FeesIstanbul Nişantaşı UniversityIstanbul Nişantaşı UniversityFees

From TRY 374,000

FeesIstanbul Nişantaşı UniversityIstanbul Nişantaşı UniversityFees

From TRY 374,000

Vocational School of Health Services

Medical Laboratory Techniques

Ön LisansTurkish2 years

Applications open

Tuition and study format

Full scholarshipFree
50% scholarshipTRY 517,000$10,325
Full feeTRY 1,034,000$20,650

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 was established in 2009 as "Nişantaşı Vocational High School". Medical Laboratory Techniques Program started its educational activities under the name of Medical Laboratory Techniques Program in 2010-2011 academic year. The education period of the related program is 2 years, consisting of 4 semesters.

Qualification Awarded

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

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 the ÖSYM within the framework of the relevant legislation, obtain the relevant score in the numerical score type as a minimum / have passed the exams. A student who has started his education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for undergraduate transfer. The acceptance 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. More detailed information about admission to the university is available in the Institution 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.

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 at another institution is appropriate to the content of the course given at Nişantaşı University and is approved by the relevant units, the student may be exempted from this course.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all of the courses in the program (equivalent to a total of 120 ECTS). The students' overall weighted grade point average at graduation must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00.

Profile of The Programme

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.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples

Employment Opportunities of Graduates and Transition to Upper Level Students who graduate from the program can work as medical laboratory technicians in hospitals, medical faculties, private analysis laboratories, research centers of other health institutions, food industry enterprises, institutions and organizations that conduct research and development studies in the field of medicine and medicine, and research centers.. They can be appointed as Health Technicians according to the Public Personnel Selection Examination (KPSS). In addition, our graduates have the right to complete a license in related fields by taking the vertical transfer exam.

Access to Further Studies

Students who graduate from the program can work as medical laboratory technicians in hospitals, medical faculties, private analysis laboratories, research centers of other health institutions, food industry enterprises, institutions and organizations that conduct research and development studies in the field of medicine and medicine, and research centers. They can be appointed as Health Technicians according to the Public Personnel Selection Examination (KPSS). In addition, our graduates have the right to complete a license in related fields by taking the vertical transfer exam.

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 to have succeeded 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 for 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 over 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

MASLAK DISTRICT TAŞYONCASI STREET NUMBER: 1V and NUMBER:1Y BUILDING CODE: 34481742, 34398 SARIYER-İSTANBUL LECTURER NAGEHAN TANYELİ- MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES PROGRAM CHAIR

Facilities

Programme outcomes

Having sufficient infrastructure in the subjects required by the field; to gain theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields and be able to use them appropriately
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 be able to choose and use effectively the professional environment, modern techniques and tools and information technologies for applications related to the field
To learn the basic concepts of the field, to comprehend and use the basic functions of the field, its historical development, its relations with other sciences
To be able to take responsibility by taking a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field
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 her thoughts through written and verbal communication at the level of basic knowledge and skills she has on the subjects related to her field
To be able to share thoughts and solutions to problems 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 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 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.
To gain the ability to apply by examining the processes related to the field on site
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.
They have knowledge about Ataturk's principles and reforms and adopt the basic values of the Republic.

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 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17

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 outcomes4 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 11 · 12 · 16 · 17
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 · 6 · 9 · 10 · 13 · 14 · 15

COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )

1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 8 · 9 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17
2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes5 · 13
3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes7 · 10

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 · 9 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15
2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes5 · 7 · 10 · 11
3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes8 · 16 · 17

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 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17
2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes5 · 10
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 outcomes5 · 11 · 14
4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes4 · 12 · 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 outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 15
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 · 14 · 16 · 17

Vocational School of Health Services

Medical Laboratory Techniques

Ön LisansTurkish2 years

Applications open

Tuition and study format

Full scholarshipFree
50% scholarshipTRY 517,000$10,325
Full feeTRY 1,034,000$20,650

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

Qualification Awarded

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

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

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

Specific Admission Requirements

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

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Profile of The Programme

Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples

Access to Further Studies

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 to have succeeded 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 for that course must be at least 1.80. For more detailed information, please check the related course in the Lesson Plan section.

Graduation Requirements

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

Tam Zamanlı

Address, Programme Director or Equivalent

MASLAK DISTRICT TAŞYONCASI STREET NUMBER: 1V and NUMBER:1Y BUILDING CODE: 34481742, 34398 SARIYER-İSTANBUL LECTURER NAGEHAN TANYELİ- MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES PROGRAM CHAIR

Facilities

Programme outcomes

Having sufficient infrastructure in the subjects required by the field; to gain theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields and be able to use them appropriately
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 be able to choose and use effectively the professional environment, modern techniques and tools and information technologies for applications related to the field
To learn the basic concepts of the field, to comprehend and use the basic functions of the field, its historical development, its relations with other sciences
To be able to take responsibility by taking a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field
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 her thoughts through written and verbal communication at the level of basic knowledge and skills she has on the subjects related to her field
To be able to share thoughts and solutions to problems 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 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 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.
To gain the ability to apply by examining the processes related to the field on site
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.
They have knowledge about Ataturk's principles and reforms and adopt the basic values of the Republic.

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 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17

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 outcomes4 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 11 · 12 · 16 · 17
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 · 6 · 9 · 10 · 13 · 14 · 15

COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )

1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 8 · 9 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17
2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes5 · 13
3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes7 · 10

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 · 9 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15
2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes5 · 7 · 10 · 11
3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes8 · 16 · 17

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 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17
2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes5 · 10
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 outcomes5 · 11 · 14
4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes4 · 12 · 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 outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 15
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 · 14 · 16 · 17