Vocational School of Health Services
Medical Imaging Techniques (Evening Education)
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
Nişantaşı University was established in 2009 as "Nişantaşı Vocational School". It was transformed into Nişantaşı University in 2012. Medical Imaging Techniques program continues education under the roof of Nişantaşı University. The duration of the program in which Medical Imaging Techniques instruction is given is 2 years, consisting of 4 semesters.
Qualification Awarded
Students obtain an "Associate degree" in the field of Medical Imaging Techniques by fulfilling all the requirements and graduation requirements in the education program.
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Associate Degree
Specific Admission Requirements
The student who wishes to enroll in the program must complete the processes determined by ÖSYM within the framework of the relevant legislation / pass the exams. The program accepts students with TYT score. A student who has started his education in an equivalent program at domestic or abroad can apply for undergraduate transfer. The admission of students is examined before the semester begins, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree to which they apply, and are evaluated specifically. More detailed information about admission to the university is available in the University Introduction Catalog. Students coming from abroad within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the university and whose limits are determined with an agreement can take the courses given in the program. There are no special conditions to enroll in associate degree programs.
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. The content of the courses taken at another institution, to conform to the course content in Nişantaşı University, if approved by the relevant departments, students may be exempted from this course.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
In order to gain proficiency in this field by graduating from the Medical Imaging Techniques associate degree program: Achieving all 120 ECTS courses in the course plan must be at least 1.80 for each semester over 4.00 and the GPA must be 2.00. For detailed information, see "Nişantaşı University Associate Degree - Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations".
Profile of The Programme
The purpose of the program is to train auxiliary personnel required for the work in the use of X-rays in the diagnosis of diseases. It also aims to qualified radiology technician equipped with enough background and skills to use ionized and non-ionized radiation to prepare the patient for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and get images by using such medical imaging tools as conventional and digital roentgen, fluoroscopy, computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, PET-CT and ultrasonography, to make the images and films ready for use, to control and maintain the devices and equipment.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Our graduates are finding opportunities to work in hospitals and private health institutions. They can work in computed tomography, magnetic resonance, mammography, ultrasonography units, as well as in interventional radiology units or in the preparation and application of the devices of patients undergoing radiation therapy, in various units of the nuclear medicine department.
Access to Further Studies
Graduates of the program can complete their education to a Bachelor's degree by transferring to Nursing, Nursing and Health Services programs.
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 a DC or DD grade, the grade point average of that course must be at least 1.80. For more detailed information, please refer to Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations.
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
Director Medical Imaging Techniques Programme and ECTS Coordinator Lec. Elif PAKLACI elif.paklaci@nisantasi.edu.tr 02122101010 Maslak Mahallesi, Taşyoncası Sokak, No: 1V ve No:1Y Bina Kodu: 34481742, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
We provide education of all stages of radiology in our program curriculum so that our students can have the necessary professional knowledge and skills. In addition to these, our school has an equipped radiology laboratory for our practice lessons.
Programme outcomes
- To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop evidence-based solutions, by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
- Has the knowledge of reaching, evaluating and applying basic information about medical imaging.
- To gain the ability to apply by examining the processes related to the field in public and private sector organizations on site.
- Learn the theoretical and practical knowledge about medical imaging.
- To be able to take responsibility by taking a team member to solve complex problems that arise or unforeseen in the field of Medical Imaging Techniques.
- To be able to direct them education to an advanced education level in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
- 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 share thoughts and solution suggestions for problems related to the field with experts and non-experts.
- To be able to convey them thoughts written and verbal communication at the level of them basic knowledge and skills in the field.
- To gain the awareness of lifelong learning.
- 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 the 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 basic medical imaging theoretical knowledge.
- To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting data related to the field and announcing the results.
- Have sufficient awareness of the occupational health and safety issues related to medical imaging, to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas.
- Participates in in-service trainings and seminars to develop professional knowledge skills.
- Has the knowledge and skills to be able to control and maintain the devices and equipment used in the fields of radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine or to have them done (breakdown, periodic medical maintenance, etc.) when necessary.
- It can use information about medical imaging methods and principles of radiation physics, and can use relevant tools, devices and techniques in radiology and nuclear medicine units within health institutions to perform the diagnosis and treatment processes deemed necessary by the physician independently.
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 outcomes2 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 7 · 9 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 15
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 · 13 - 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 · 8 · 15
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes10 · 16 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes5 · 18 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes16 · 18
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 · 10 - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes6 · 13 - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes1 · 10
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 outcomes1 · 9 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes8 · 18 - 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 outcomes2 · 11 - 4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes12 · 18
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 outcomes14 · 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 outcomes14 · 15 · 17