Program Objective: Currently, approximately 20,000 different types of medical devices and systems are used in hospitals. The need for individuals who possess technical and scientific knowledge to design, develop, and efficiently use these systems is increasing every day.
The Biomedical Device Technology Program aims to train technical personnel who will be responsible for installing devices and equipment used in the fields of medicine and biological sciences, performing regular maintenance, identifying faults when they occur, and repairing them according to their specifications.
Educational Process: To successfully complete all courses (totaling 120 ECTS credits), students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 out of 4.00 and complete a mandatory summer internship of 30 workdays.
Employment Opportunities: Graduates can find employment in public and private hospitals, laboratories, dispensaries, medical device manufacturing factories, and repair and maintenance workshops or services for medical devices.
Characteristics Required for a Biomedical Device Technician:
Individuals aiming to become Biomedical Device Technicians should be successful in the field of science, have an interest in tools and machinery, possess the ability to use their hands and fingers skillfully, understand mechanical and geometric relationships, have sound vision and hearing abilities, enjoy helping others, and possess a strong sense of responsibility.
Graduates of the Biomedical Device Technology Program are awarded the title of "Biomedical Device Technician." They are responsible for assembling, maintaining, and repairing medical devices used in the fields of medicine and biological sciences according to their specifications. Biomedical Device Technicians work in public and private hospitals, laboratories, dispensaries, medical device manufacturing factories, and medical device repair and maintenance workshops or services. Their working environments may vary depending on the place they work, but generally, they collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff.
Transition to Undergraduate Programs via Vertical Transfer (DGS): Graduates can transfer to the following undergraduate programs:
- * Biomedical Engineering
- * Electrical-Electronics Engineering
- * Electronics Engineering
- * Electronics and Communication Engineering
- * Mechanical Engineering
Courses in Biomedical Device Technology Program: For course content and information, please click here.