FeesIstanbul Nişantaşı UniversityIstanbul Nişantaşı UniversityFees

From TRY 374,000

FeesIstanbul Nişantaşı UniversityIstanbul Nişantaşı UniversityFees

From TRY 374,000

Vocational School of Health Services

Radiotherapy (Evening Education)

Ön LisansTurkish2 years

Applications open

Tuition and study format

TuitionRequest current tuition information

Academic year: 2026/27

Intakes and application dates

2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications open
January 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

Nişantaşı University started its educational activities in 2010 as "Nişantaşı Vocational School" and the Radiotherapy Program started to accept students as of 2013-2014 academic year. The duration of the program in which radiotherapy education is given is 2 years, consisting of 4 semesters.

Qualification Awarded

After fulfilling all the requirements and graduation requirements of the education program, students graduate with an associate degree in "Radiotherapy". Students who graduate from the radiotherapy program can work as "Radiotherapy Technicians" in hospitals in public and private sectors, private clinics and radiotherapy centers.

Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)

Associate Degree

Specific Admission Requirements

The student who wants to enroll in the program is accepted according to the result of the Basic Proficiency Test (TYT) conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) within the framework of the relevant legislation. Foreign students are accepted as a result of the evaluation of their direct applications to the university. A student who has started his education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for undergraduate transfer. The admission of students is examined before the semester starts, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree to which they apply, and are evaluated specifically. Students coming from abroad within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the university and whose framework has been determined with an agreement can take the courses given in the program. For more detailed information, visit the Associate Degree Admission Procedures and Registration Procedures section on the Nişantaşı University website.

Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Students studying at Nişantaşı University may be exempted from some courses within the framework of certain regulations. If the content of a course taken from another institution is appropriate to the content of the course given at Nişantaşı University and is approved by the relevant Vocational School Directorate, the student may be exempted from this course.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

In order to graduate from the Radiotherapy Program, they must have taken the vocational, compulsory and internship courses defined in the curriculum and must complete 120 ECTS. Students must be successful in these courses and must not have an FF grade. In addition, the general average must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00.

Profile of The Programme

Cancer is one of the most serious health problems of our century. Three basic methods for cancer treatment; chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. Undoubtedly, among these methods, radiotherapy is the most different approach for the patient because patients and their relatives have difficulties in understanding what the rays used in radiotherapy are and how they affect them. On the other hand, radiotherapy is a much more effective and painless treatment method than surgery in the local treatment of cancer. It is very important and necessary for human health to apply this treatment by educated people. Based on this requirement, the radiotherapy program was established in parallel with the developments in the world. The main purpose of the radiotherapy program is; To train qualified health technicians with the knowledge and skills of radiotherapy and simulation by controlling the equipment and equipment, mask, patient position mold, lead block, preparing the patient for treatment and simulation.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples

Before starting the program opening process, our university conducts meetings with important representatives operating in the relevant sector in order to ensure that the internships and employment issues of the students who will continue their education in the program are resolved in a fast and sustainable manner. In this direction, it cooperates with education in order to ensure that the application lessons in the said program are progressed with the support of sector representatives. This cooperation provides a significant advantage for the students of the program. Employment areas of the students who will graduate from this program are: State and private hospitals and universities with radiation oncology departments, treatment institutions of the Ministry of Health, private clinics and polyclinics.

Access to Further Studies

Turkey is the nationality of successful candidates in the DGS exam, can enroll in an undergraduate program in the field by SSPC. Foreign candidates can apply to undergraduate programs in the relevant field.

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the term must have attended at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to enter the final exam. Students are subjected to at least one midterm and final exam for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. as midterm grade can also be taken into consideration) to the success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. All exams are evaluated over 100 points. Students who get one of the letter grades (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB) and (CC) from a course are considered successful in that course. (DC) and (DD) grades are conditionally successful grades. In order for a student to be successful in a course in which he / she received DC or DD grade, the grade point average of that course must be at least 1.80. For more detailed information, please check the related course in the Lesson Plan section.

Graduation Requirements

Students must successfully complete all of the courses in the program (equivalent to a total of 120 ECTS) in order to obtain the right to graduate. However, for each semester, the semester weighted grade point average must be at least 1.80 out of 4.00 and the cumulative grade point average at the graduation stage must be at least 2.00 over 4.00. In addition, the student must have successfully completed the internship or graduation project for graduation.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Tam Zamanlı

Address, Programme Director or Equivalent

Program Head: Lecturer.Dilek ÇATALSAKAL E-Mail: dilek.catalsakal@nisantasi.edu.tr

Facilities

Students are given basic medical knowledge, professional knowledge about radiation and radiation oncology theoretically, and they have the opportunity to practice on subjects such as patient preparation and mask making in the radiotherapy laboratory. Students who graduate from this program can work as a "Radiotherapy Technician" in hospitals in public and private sectors, private clinics and radiotherapy centers. In addition, our graduates can get undergraduate education by taking the vertical transfer exam and transferring to Nursing, Nursing and Health Services departments.

Programme outcomes

To have sufficient knowledge about basic oncology, radiotherapy, radiological imaging and to be able to use theoretical knowledge in place.
To be able to interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, and develop evidence-based solutions by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
To be able to design, plan and project by using the professional environment and tools related to the field.
Gain knowledge of general physiology, basic oncology, basic concepts of anatomy and radiological imaging, radiation protection and radiotherapy.
To be able to take responsibility by taking a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in the field of applications.
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 be able to convey his / her thoughts at the level of his / her basic knowledge and skills in the field through written and verbal communication.
To be able to share his / her thoughts and solution suggestions for problems related to his / her 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 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.
Having sufficient infrastructure in oncology, radiotherapy and subjects required by the field; To gain the ability to apply by examining the processes in public and private sector organizations on site.
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 · 2 · 4 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16

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 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16
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 outcomes2 · 9

COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )

1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes8 · 14
2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes5 · 9
3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes3 · 6

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 outcomes7 · 11 · 12
2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes8 · 14
3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes9 · 16

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 outcomes8 · 16
2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes5 · 9
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 outcomes10 · 16
4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes11 · 16

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 outcomes12 · 16
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 outcomes13 · 16