Vocational School of Health Services
Medical Data Processing Technology
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 Medical Data Processing Technician Program was established in 2025 and operates under the Vocational School of Health Services. The program admitted its first students in the 2025-2026 academic year.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Associate’s Degree in Medical Data Processing Technology Title: Medical Data Processing Technician
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Associate Degree
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: Students are admitted to the program through central placement based on their TYT score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must complete their financial obligations and register definitively by the announced registration dates. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are admitted according to criteria determined by the University Senate. Please review the relevant webpage. Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started their education in an equivalent program within or outside the country may apply for horizontal transfer. The student's acceptance is reviewed and evaluated individually before the semester begins, taking into account each student's conditions and the degree they are applying for. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Bachelor's Degree Education Horizontal Transfer Guidelines Regulations on the Principles for Transfer, Double Major, Minor, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer Between Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs in Higher Education Institutions Exchange Students: Students coming from within Turkey and abroad under student exchange programs approved by the university and defined by an agreement may take courses offered in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' prior learning and achievements may be recognized in accordance with the “Istanbul Nişantaşı University Guidelines for the Recognition of Prior Learning, Course Equivalency, and Transfer Credit,” and exemptions from the required courses may be granted accordingly. To access the guidelines, click the link:
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Eligibility Requirements and Rules are as explained in the “Graduation Requirements” section.
Profile of The Programme
Digital health technologies are rapidly advancing, and integrated healthcare services are progressing in the digital sphere. There is a growing need for qualified technical personnel who are health literate, proficient in medical terminology and health informatics, and possess sufficient and effective knowledge in computer usage, operating medical devices, and using healthcare equipment. Due to its growing importance and effectiveness as a profession, employment opportunities are quite extensive. Program graduates will be competent to manage the digital infrastructure of healthcare delivery and provide technical support in the field of health informatics.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates of the Medical Data Processing Technician Program graduate with the skills to contribute to the digital transformation process in the healthcare sector. Graduates can work in hospitals and other healthcare institutions, medical laboratories and imaging centers, and public institutions and organizations affiliated with the Ministry of Health. They can also be employed in calibration and technical service centers, R&D and production support units, and home healthcare and medical support services. Outside the healthcare sector, their mastery of digital data management and IT infrastructure also opens up career opportunities in pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution companies, insurance companies, banks, and finance and technology firms. In this respect, graduates have a wide range of employment opportunities in both the healthcare and IT sectors.
Access to Further Studies
Program graduates can enroll in 4-year (bachelor's) programs through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) organized annually by ÖSYM. You can find the list of relevant bachelor's programs eligible for vertical transfer in 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 classes and at least 80% of the practical classes in order to be eligible to take the final exam at the end of the semester. Students are subject to midterm and final exams for each course. The midterm exam (which may include scores obtained from assessment tools such as assignments, lab exams, quizzes, etc.) contributes 40% to the final grade, while the final exam contributes 60%. You can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below) for the assessment and evaluation criteria for each course. You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate Degree and Bachelor's Degree Education, Teaching, and Examination Regulations Examination and Success Evaluation System Guidelines Nişantaşı University Department of Foreign Languages Education, Teaching, and Examination Guidelines Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı TÖMER) Education, Teaching, and Examination Guidelines
Graduation Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses included in the curriculum (equivalent to a minimum of 120 ECTS credits) and achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 to be eligible for graduation. To graduate, students must also successfully complete their internship or final project (see the Curriculum below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Bachelor's Degree Education, Teaching, and Examination Regulations Nişantaşı University Diploma, Diploma Supplement, and Other Documents
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Head of the Program: Lecturer Merve ŞAHİN e-mail: merve.sahin@nisantasi.edu.tr phone: 0(212) 2101010 İstanbul Nişantaşı Üniversitesi Kağıthane Kampüsü Adresi: Eyüp Sultan Cad. No:11 Kağıthane/İSTANBUL
Facilities
We provide all theoretical and practical training in our program curriculum so that our students can acquire the necessary professional knowledge and skills.
Programme outcomes
- Collects, records, and classifies medical data in compliance with applicable legislation.
- Performs basic analysis and visualization of healthcare data using data analysis tools.
- Interprets the results generated by artificial intelligence and machine learning–based decision support systems.
- Accurately processes data through the effective use of Hospital Information Management Systems (HIMS).
- Demonstrates proficiency in medical terminology.
- Acts in compliance with data security and access authorization regulations within health information systems.
- Conducts basic analyses of health statistics and prepares reports.
- Works in coordination with information technology, statistics, and other administrative units within healthcare institutions.
- Understands the functioning of big data technologies used in the healthcare sector and utilizes these systems effectively.
- Maintains professional development by following current technologies and practices in the field of health informatics.
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
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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.
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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 outcomes— - 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.
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COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes— - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes— - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
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COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
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Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs..
Programme outcomes— - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes— - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
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COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
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Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
Programme outcomes— - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes— - 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.
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Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
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COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
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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 outcomes— - 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.
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