What is the Medical Laboratory Techniques Program?
The Medical Laboratory Techniques Program aims to train professionals who have internalized the concepts and principles related to their field, who base their knowledge on universal science and education in the field of medical laboratory services, who can combine theoretical knowledge with practice, who can use methods related to diagnostic data (Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology-Parasitology and Cytogenetics, etc.), who can obtain, organize, and present findings for appropriate sharing and use, and who are qualified to work in institutions providing medical laboratory services within the business structure and organizational system of the medical and health sector.
We Instill a Lifelong Learning Awareness
The Medical Laboratory Techniques Program aims to train individuals who possess sufficient foundational knowledge and skills in their field, enabling them to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, and develop solutions.
It also aims to cultivate professionals who can identify and effectively utilize necessary methods, technical services, and technologies for applications; solve unforeseen problems encountered in applications; take responsibility in working groups and possess independent work skills; communicate effectively; are tolerant, patient, and have a level of foreign language proficiency that allows them to follow innovations in their field.
Within the scope of the program, it is aimed to train individuals who possess universal and cultural values, a sense of professional ethical competence, a lifelong learning awareness in both individual and professional fields, who follow and continuously renew themselves by monitoring sectoral developments in science and technology; and who possess knowledge, skills, competence, and awareness regarding safety, health, and environmental protection measures.
What Courses Are Taken in the Medical Laboratory Techniques Program?
Courses taken in the 1st year of the Medical Laboratory Techniques Program include: Basic Anatomy and Physiology, Laboratory Safety, Basic Mathematics, General Pathology, Positive Psychology and Communication Skills, University Culture I, Knowledge of Diseases, Atatürk's Principles and History of the Turkish Revolution I, Turkish Language I, English I, Biochemistry, Introduction to Hematology, Medical Biology and Genetics, General Chemistry, Basic Microbiology, Use and Maintenance of Laboratory Instruments, University Culture II, Atatürk's Principles and History of the Turkish Revolution II, Turkish Language II, English II.
The Medical Laboratory Techniques Program is among the programs eligible for the Double Major Program (DMP).
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Food Technology
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Laboratory Technology
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Pathology Laboratory Techniques
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Autopsy Assistance
Graduates of the Medical Laboratory Techniques Program may transfer to related bachelor's degree programs through the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS).
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Biology
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Molecular Biology and Genetics
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Bioengineering
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Nursing
Courses taken in the 2nd year of the Medical Laboratory Techniques Program include: Clinical Biochemistry, Basic Laboratory Practices I, Clinical Microbiology I, Elective Course, First Aid, Professional Ethics, Parasitology, Basic Laboratory Practices II, Clinical Microbiology II, Basic Immunology.
What are the career paths for Medical Laboratory Techniques graduates?
Medical laboratory technicians can work in hospitals, medical faculties, private testing laboratories, research centers of other healthcare organizations, public health institutes, food industry businesses, and institutions and organizations conducting research and development in the medical field.
For those who want to pursue careers in different fields, there is also the possibility of transferring to Biology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Bioengineering, Nursing, and Nursing and Health Services departments through the DGS exam.
