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Medical Laboratory Technologies
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

General Information

Within the framework of this program; laboratory technicians who are able to use contemporary technology in all parts of medical laboratories (biochemistry, hematology, microbiology, blood bank, endocrinology etc.) who are well acquainted with basic laboratory techniques are being trained.

After obtaining the theoretical knowledge of the subjects related to the characteristics and principles of the Medical Laboratory Program, (Medical Faculty Hospitals, State Hospitals, Private Hospitals) which have sufficient equipments in the scope of "Clinical Application Laboratories" courses under the supervision of the instructors. At the end of the first year, our students complete their summer internship, which is a compulsory 40 business days, in the clinical laboratories.

In particular, quality and accreditation in health services, which have gained importance in the last decade, increased the need for a qualified health team with an increasing number of hospitals. As well as information about the Medical Laboratory Technology Program, our students will also be able to upgrade to higher levels, depending on their success and their progress, over time, when they receive lessons from other programs.

Graduates of this program will be employed in hospitals and medical laboratories.