Chemical Technology program started its education at Gedik Vocational School, Istanbul Gedik University, in the academic year 2011-2012. Our program aims to educate qualified chemical technicians who can meet the needs of various industrial sectors, have the necessary professional competence in line with scientific and technological developments, and act as a bridge between chemical engineers and chemists in the chemical industry.
Laboratory applications are carried out in General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry courses. Interesting visual and practical applications that provide convenience in daily life, such as preparing chemical solutions and mixtures, polymer synthesis, obtaining aromatic oils from plants and fruits, and preparing soap, disinfectants, surface cleaners, cosmetic products, and pharmaceutical preparations, are performed within the scope of these courses.
Our program has two laboratories that facilitate course applications. Additionally, it is located very close to the heart of the chemical sector, such as Gebze Organized Industrial Zone, Tuzla Leather Organized Industrial Zone, and the center of the petrochemical sector, Körfez (Kocaeli, İzmit-Yarımca). This allows our program to gain more recognition in the industry and provides graduates with a wide range of job opportunities.
Starting from the 2021-2022 Academic Year, we have implemented the 3+1 Vocational Education Model, allowing our students to gain field experience through vocational training in their chosen fields during the fourth semester of the curriculum. Moreover, academic staff in the program establish communication within the framework of university-industry collaboration, enabling sector-specific technical trips.
Vision
Our vision is to train competent, inquisitive, innovative, problem-solving, and socially beneficial qualified sub-professionals who possess strong chemical knowledge to meet the needs of the constantly evolving chemical industry and related sectors in parallel with our country’s scientific and technological developments.
Mission
Our mission is to graduate students who have successfully completed their associate degree education, and through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS), complete their bachelor’s degree education, thereby contributing creative and research-oriented individuals to society.
Objective
The objective of our program is to provide students with a strong understanding of both the basic principles of chemistry and the ability to operate and control advanced technology equipment. In this regard, it is essential for a chemical technician to have broad knowledge of the basic principles of chemistry and the ability to operate and control advanced technology equipment.
Chemical Technology Area educates professionals who can meet the sector’s needs in various industrial fields, possess the required professional competence in line with scientific and technological developments, and act as a bridge between chemical engineers and chemists.
Who Can Apply to This Program?
Students who prefer this program should be curious, research-oriented, able to apply what they have learned in practice, have manual dexterity, and have the ability to observe. They should be able to apply what they have learned in theoretical and quantitative analyses in the laboratory and establish cause-and-effect relationships.
After Graduation
Chemical Technology Program graduates can work in the industry, quality control, and chemical analysis laboratories of businesses and relevant laboratories of healthcare institutions. The Chemical Technology area is closely related to all industrial sectors engaged in industrial production, including health and food sectors. It is prominent in areas such as refineries, petrochemicals, rubber, cement, paint, detergents, cosmetics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. Chemical Technology plays a significant role in ceramic, glass, automotive, metal, mining, energy, and agriculture sectors. Almost all industrial enterprises have production and quality control departments related to Chemical Technology.
Possible Transfer Programs
Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Fiber and Polymer Engineering, Material Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Polymer Engineering
Clubs: Chemistry Club
Double Major Program Opportunities
It is possible to have a minor program in Occupational Health and Safety.