General Description
History |
This program has been initiated under YÖK/World Bank Project in 2002 2003 academic year. This two-year program is composed of four semesters, each 14 weeks duration. In these two years, academic courses, laboratories and also industry based learning are educated. |
Qualification Awarded |
Biomedical Equipment Technology, Associate's Degree |
Level of Qualification |
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
Specific Admission Requirements |
Graduates of related vocational high schools gain right to enrol the programme without taking any examinations. Other high school graduates need to take the transition to Higher Education Examination conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Centre and have to obtain adequate score to enrol. |
Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal) |
Transfer Students:
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Qualification Requirements and Regulations |
The student must complete 2 years of study acquiring 120 (ECTS) credits. This degree is awarded to students who have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum, compulsory 30 days of internship and have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00/4.00 and no failing grades. |
Profile of the Programme |
Biomedical equipment technicians work in hospitals, clinics and medical canters also their task in a manufacturing plants is under the supervision of engineers. Biomedical equipment technicians are responsible for installing, testing and repairing medical instruments and equipment. Biomedical equipment technicians install, repair and maintain medical equipment such as patient monitors, electrocardiographs, blood gas analyzers, x ray units, defibrillators, electrosurgical units, anaesthesia apparatus, pacemakers, blood pressure transducers, spirometers, sterilizers, diathermy equipment, patient care computers, and other related technical devices. |
Key Learning Outcomes |
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples |
Biomedical Technology program has been initiated under YÖK/World Bank Project in 1996-1997 academic year. The curriculum has designed to introduce the students to the fundamental concepts of biomedical applications and experiments. The students complete their practice lessons to perform their six weeks industrial based learning in the second class (30 days compulsory). Both formal and evening educations are given in Turkish in the program. 45 students at first class and 45 students at second class as total 90 students are educated in the program. 1 Associate Professor and 2 Lecturers are currently working in the program. Biomedical technology program has one laboratory in the vocational school. In these laboratory, biomedical applications are done sufficiently by apparatus and devices which were supplied by YÖK/World Bank Project. |
Access to Further Studies |
Graduated students may apply to bachelor s programmes in related fields of study such as Biomedical, Engineering Departments in the Faculty of Engineering and Electric Electronics Department in the Faculty of Engineering by an examination administered by the Student Selection and Placement Centre. In addition, they have a choice without an examination to apply to bachelor s degree completion programmes in related fields of study such as Economics and Business Administration Departments of the Open Education Faculty in Distance Education System. |
Course Structure Diagram with Credits |
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Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading |
Application Principles of Education and Examination of İzmir Vocational School can be accessed from the link below. |
Graduation Requirements |
The student must complete 2 years of study acquiring 120 (ECTS) credits. This degree is awarded to students who have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum, compulsory 30 days of internship and have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00/4.00 and no failing grades. |
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning ) |
Full-time |
Programme Director or Equivalent |
Program Director: Instructor: Erdogan DOGMUS |