The “Biomedical Device Technology” program aims to train skilled technical personnel specialized in the health sector, who will have sufficient knowledge and skills about the basic principles of operation, electronic infrastructure, installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of devices used for diagnosis and treatment purposes in the health industry.
Gedik Vocational School provides an intensive practical education in the Biomedical Device Technology program. The curriculum follows a 3+1 system, where the implementation of the 4th semester is in the form of either Academic or Vocational Training. Students choose one of these two options to complete their 4th semester.
Students who select Vocational Training will engage in professional practice within the working hours of the institution they will be attending for five days a week during the 4th semester. Alongside this practical training, they will also take online/distance courses in “Atatürk Principles and Revolution History-II,” “Turkish Language-II,” and “English-II.” Students who choose Vocational Training will not have a summer internship.
On the other hand, students who choose Academic Education will not participate in workplace training during the semester. Instead, they will take the three mandatory courses, namely “Atatürk Principles and Revolution History-II,” “Turkish Language-II,” and “English-II,” as well as three Common Vocational School Courses or Elective Professional Courses. These students will complete their internship during the summer.
In this way, students get to intimately familiarize themselves with their profession and work environment, gaining practical experience about their occupation before graduating, and having a work experience to include in their resumes when applying for jobs. Those students who wish to progress academically can participate in the Vertical Transfer Exam and graduate ready to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year university.
Goal
The aim is to train highly skilled technical personnel who will work in the maintenance, repair, and operation of medical devices and contribute to the coordination between engineering and medical sciences. This program offers opportunities for employment in hospitals, medical device production and sales companies, and other related fields.
Objective
We aspire to train promising students in the field of Biomedical Device Technology, expand our distinguished faculty, and establish an innovative, distinctive, value-creating, and excellence-driven global program.
Who Can Apply to This Program?
We welcome students who have an interest in both healthcare and technical subjects, who are enthusiastic about keeping up with new technologies, and who wish to be part of the healthcare sector, as the field of Biomedical continues to evolve and will remain a vital part of the healthcare industry.
Post-Graduation Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the program, students receive the title of “Biomedical Device Technician.” Graduates can find job opportunities in biomedical and electronic companies that produce and sell medical devices, as well as in the biomedical technical services of hospitals. Students who prefer to advance academically can also take the Vertical Transfer Exam to continue their education in four-year universities.
Departments for Vertical Transfer
Graduates of the Biomedical Device Technology program can transfer to the following undergraduate programs:
- Biomedical Engineering,
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
- Electronic Engineering,
- Mechanical Engineering,
- Electronics and Communication Engineering