Vocational School of Health Services
Pathology Laboratory Techniques
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
History
The Pathology Laboratory Techniques Program started its education in the 2012 - 2013 academic year and continues its activities within the Vocational School of Health Services. The program accepted its first students in the 2012-2013 academic year and had its first graduates in 2014.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Pathology Laboratory Techniques Associate Degree Diploma Title: Pathology Laboratory Technician
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Associate Degree (EQF-LLL Level 5)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: Students are accepted to the program through central placement according to their TYT score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must complete their financial obligations and complete their final registration within the announced registration dates. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please review the relevant web page. Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started his/her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. The student's acceptance is examined and evaluated individually before the semester begins, taking into account each student's conditions and the degree to which he/she has applied. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Transfer Directive Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor Regulation on the Principles of Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer by Branch Exchange Students: Student exchange programs approved by the university and the framework of which is determined by an agreement. Students from home and abroad can take the courses offered in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' previous education and achievements can be recognized in accordance with the "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Recognition of Previously Acquired Qualifications, Course Equivalence and Adaptation Principles Directive" and exemption from the necessary courses can be provided accordingly. Link to access the directive:
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Conditions and Rules are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision: To lead the training of qualified pathology laboratory technicians who are preferred in our country and in the international health sector, who are competent in their profession, problem-solving oriented, value people and human health, have strong communication skills and aim to constantly improve themselves. Mission: Pathology Laboratory Techniques is to train Pathology Laboratory Technicians to meet the need for intermediate staff who are competent, have professional knowledge and skills, and are useful to the society. Purpose/Targets: To train pathology laboratory technicians who can carry out all technical services in pathology laboratories until the tissues and body fluids are ready for microscopic examination, apply developing technology, work on the establishment of new techniques, have problem-solving skills and good eye and hand coordination. General Information: Pathology is a word meaning "Science of Disease" in Greek, used to describe functional or structural changes in cells or tissues. The most important way to diagnose diseases and obtain information is by evaluating tissue and biopsy samples taken from different parts of the body. While pathologists take responsibility for the diagnosis process, technicians working in the pathology laboratory are the most important assistants in the diagnosis process. For this reason, pathology laboratory technicians with full practical and theoretical equipment have an important place in this field where advancing technology and new tests are used.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Candidates graduating from the Pathology Laboratory Techniques Program; They can work in pathology and cytology laboratories of university hospitals, public hospitals and private hospitals, pathology laboratories of forensic medicine institutions, histology laboratories of medical schools, molecular pathology laboratories and companies that supply materials and equipment to laboratories.
Access to Further Studies
Program graduates can be placed in relevant 4-year (undergraduate) departments with the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) held annually by ÖSYM. You can find the list of relevant undergraduate departments that can be transferred vertically from the ÖSYM DGS Guide.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester must attend at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to take the final exam. Students are subject to midterm and final exams for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. can also be evaluated as midterm exam grade) to the success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. For the measurement and evaluation criteria of each course, you can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate Degree and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulation.pdf Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive Nişantaşı University Foreign Languages Department Education-Training and Examination Directive nisantasi.edu.tr/Images/Yonergeler/nisantasi-universitesi-yabanci-diller-bolumu-egitim-ogretim-ve-sinav-yonergesi-1692554390.pdf Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education-Training and Examination Directive
Graduation Requirements
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum (equivalent to at least 120 ECTS in total) and their overall weighted GPA at graduation must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. For graduation, the student must successfully complete the PATHOLOGY LABORATORY TECHNIQUES CLINICAL APPLICATIONS course. You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate Degree and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulation.pdf Nişantaşı University Directive on the Issuance of Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents yonerge-511959282.pdf
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Program Head: Lecturer. See. Pınar SARI YOLSEL Email: pinar.sari@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
Those who complete the Pathology Laboratory program are given the title of "Pathology Laboratory Technician". Pathology laboratory technician carries out the necessary procedures to prepare human and animal tissues and fluids for microscopic examination in pathology laboratories and uses the necessary technology for this. Pathology laboratory technicians can work in public and private hospitals, private pathology and histology laboratories, and Forensic Medicine institutions.
Programme outcomes
- To have the knowledge of reaching, evaluating and applying basic information about the Pathology Laboratory.
- To be able to interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop evidence-based solutions, using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
- To gain the ability to apply by examining on-site processes in public and private sector organizations.
- To contribute socially and scientifically in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of data related to the Pathology Laboratory..
- To be able to take responsibility by taking a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques.
- To be able to critically evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and meet learning needs.
- To be able to direct her education to an advanced education level in the same field or to a profession at the same level
- To gain the awareness of lifelong learning.
- To be able to convey his thoughts at the level of his / her basic knowledge and skills in the field through written and oral communication.
- To be able to share thoughts and solution suggestions for problems related to the field with experts and non-experts.
- To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the A2 level of European Language Portfolio.
- To be able to use information and communication technologies with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
- To be able to use relevant tools, devices and techniques in pathology laboratories within health institutions, to carry out all routine and special procedures related to macroscopy and histotechnology under the supervision of a pathologist.
- To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting data related to the field and announcing the results.
- To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
- They have knowledge about Ataturk's principles and reforms and adopt the fundamental values of the Republic.
- To have the competence to use Turkish effectively in written and oral form, as well as to have theoretical and practical knowledge about legal language and legal correspondence.
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
Programme outcomes1 · 4 · 11 · 12 · 13
SKILLS
- 1
Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 9 · 13 · 15 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 9 · 10 · 13 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 5 · 12 · 13 · 15 · 16 · 17 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 9
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs..
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes6 · 7 · 9 - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 8
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
Programme outcomes9 · 11 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes10 · 15 · 17 - 3
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
Programme outcomes11 · 16 · 17 - 4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes7 · 8 · 12
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
Programme outcomes2 · 14 · 17 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, workers health and security.
Programme outcomes6 · 15 · 16