Medipol University
Program Information
Program Information
Aim
Program Objective To train allied health personnel who can provide professional basic and advanced life support to patients and the injured in pre-hospital emergency services; perform life-saving and disability-preventing medical interventions during the period before definitive treatment; recognize all types of system trauma and plan and implement appropriate emergency approaches; and ensure the safe transfer of stabilized patients or injured individuals to hospitals by ambulance. Our education program aims to train graduates who possess sufficient knowledge and skills in the field, who continuously develop in line with the expectations and needs of the healthcare sector, and who stand out through their professional capabilities. In addition to vocational knowledge and skills, the program aims to equip students with effective communication, teamwork, problem recognition, and problem-solving abilities.Qualification Awarded
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)Registration and Admission Requirements
Students must have successfully graduated from high schools (or equals). The placements are done following the rules of Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK) respect to the scores obtained from the nation-Basic Competence Test (TYT). Student register to programmes on the days declared by the Rectorship Students should have earned a high school or an equivalent diploma and sufficient score on nation-Basic Competence Test (TYT). Admission is based on the scores, according to the rules determined by Higher Education Council. For international students who will be accepted according to the National or International Exams, Quota and conditions are announced on our University’s website.Graduation Requirements
Students who have completed all of the courses, practices, and clinical trainings and who have taken the 120 ECTS have a right to receive a diploma. Graduation eligibility is determined by academic average score. For this purpose, the sum of the weighted scores of all courses taken throughout the education of Emergency and Medical Aid is divided by the sum of ECTS values.Recognition of Prior Learning
Students may apply for exemption from the courses they have taken in another higher education or equally accredited institution. Exemption requests are decided by the board of governors of the School, which considers the opinion of the lecturer responsible for that course.Lesson Plan - ECTS Credits
* The courses indicated in this course table shows current course plan information in Student Affairs.
** Compulsory courses are certainly opened whereas opening of elective and optional courses may differ according to preferences and quota condition in related term.
*** Theoretical and practical course hours of vocational (professional) clinical courses are not considered weekly. These course hours refer to total course hours.
Please click on the course title in the table below in order to see detailed information about course objectives and learning outcomes etc.
| Fall Semester Courses Plan | ||||||
| Code | Course | Language of Instruction | T+U | UK | ECTS | Download |
| İAY1125700 | BASIC PHARMACOLOGY | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| İAY1124200 | BASIC ANATOMY | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| İAY1124300 | BASIC PHYSIOLOGY | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| İAY1124400 | MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| İAY1164800 | BASIC TOXICOLOGY | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| İAY1115376 | NATURAL DISASTER and PROTECTION METHODS | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| İAY1124500 | FIRST AID | Turkish | 1+1 | 1.5 | 2 | |
| İAY1124600 | BUSINESS ETHICS | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| İAY1124700 | COMMUNICATION | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| İAY1124800 | OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| İAY1124900 | BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| İAY1112350 | RADIATION PROTECTION | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| ATA1110800 | HISTORY of the TURKISH REPUBLIC I | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| İNG1110900 | ENGLISH I | English | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| TDL1110200 | TURKISH LANGUAGE I | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Spring Semester Courses Plan | ||||||
| Code | Course | Language of Instruction | T+U | UK | ECTS | Download |
| İAY1247830 | INFEC. DISEASES and STERI. and DISINFEC. METHOD | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 8 | |
| İAY1216102 | SPECIAL ANATOMY | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| İAY1213040 | PHARMACOLOGY in FIRST AID and EMERGENCY | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| İAY1263310 | ACCIDENT and DISASTER MANAGEMENT | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 8 | |
| İAY1263320 | EMERGENCY PATIENT CARE I | Turkish | 2+6 | 5 | 10 | |
| İAY1225100 | RESEARCH METHOD & TECHNIQUES | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| İAY1225300 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| İAY1225600 | QUALITY MANAGEMENT in HEALTH | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| İAY1211800 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES and TOOLS I | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| İAY1211250 | CURRENT CHEMICALS & DRUGS | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| İAY1216281 | COMMUNITY SERVICE PRACTICES | Turkish | 1+2 | 2 | 2 | |
| İAY1216276 | WASTE MANAGEMENT in HEALTH INSTITUTIONS | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| ATA1210000 | HISTORY of the TURKISH REPUBLIC II | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| İNG1212000 | ENGLISH II | English | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| TDL1220000 | TURKISH LANGUAGE II | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Program Qualification
Theoretical, Factual
Alanı ile ilgili temel düzeyde kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgilere sahiptir.
Alanıyla ilgili etik ilke ve kurallarını bilir.
| Program Output TYYÇ Basic Area Matrix | |
| Basic Area Qualification | Program Qualification |
| KNOWLEDGE | |
| Theoretical, Factual | |
| 1-Havingbasic theoretical and practical knowledge about its field. | 1 - Alanı ile ilgili temel düzeyde kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgilere sahiptir. |
| 2-Having the knowledge to access, evaluate and apply basic level information about his/her field. | 3 - İlkyardım prosedürlerini uygulayarak kullandığı teknik cihazların operasyonunda yer alır ve bu cihazlar ile ilgili tutarsızlıkları veya arızaları tespit edip bunları rapor eder. |
| 3- Knowledge of ethical principles and rules related to the field. | 2 - Alanıyla ilgili etik ilke ve kurallarını bilir. 9 - Birey olarak görev, hak ve sorumlulukları ile ilgili yasa, yönetmelik, mevzuat ve mesleki etik kurallarına uygun davranır. |
| SKILLS | |
| Cognitive, Practical | |
| 1- Using basic theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field. | 1 - Alanı ile ilgili temel düzeyde kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgilere sahiptir. 3 - İlkyardım prosedürlerini uygulayarak kullandığı teknik cihazların operasyonunda yer alır ve bu cihazlar ile ilgili tutarsızlıkları veya arızaları tespit edip bunları rapor eder. 4 - Alanı ile ilgili sahip olduğu temel bilgi birikimini kullanarak verilen bir görevi bağımsız olarak yürütür. |
| 2- Interpreting and evaluating data using basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health, identifying and analyzing problems and taking part/responsibility in studies planned for solution. | 1 - Alanı ile ilgili temel düzeyde kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgilere sahiptir. 3 - İlkyardım prosedürlerini uygulayarak kullandığı teknik cihazların operasyonunda yer alır ve bu cihazlar ile ilgili tutarsızlıkları veya arızaları tespit edip bunları rapor eder. 4 - Alanı ile ilgili sahip olduğu temel bilgi birikimini kullanarak verilen bir görevi bağımsız olarak yürütür. |
| 3- Using basic computer programs and related technologies related to the field of health. | 3 - İlkyardım prosedürlerini uygulayarak kullandığı teknik cihazların operasyonunda yer alır ve bu cihazlar ile ilgili tutarsızlıkları veya arızaları tespit edip bunları rapor eder. 6 - Hasta ve hasta yakınları ile sözlü, yazılı bir şekilde iletişim kurar. |
| COMPETENCIES | |
| Ability to work independently and take responsibility | |
| 1- Carrying out a given task independently by using the basic knowledge it has about the field of health. | 4 - Alanı ile ilgili sahip olduğu temel bilgi birikimini kullanarak verilen bir görevi bağımsız olarak yürütür. 5 - Alanında edindiği temel düzeydeki bilgi ve becerileri eleştirel bir yaklaşımla değerlendirir; öğrenme gereksinimlerini belirler ve öğrenmesini yönlendirir. |
| 2- Taking responsibility, individually and as a team member, to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in practice related to the field. | 6 - Hasta ve hasta yakınları ile sözlü, yazılı bir şekilde iletişim kurar. 3 - İlkyardım prosedürlerini uygulayarak kullandığı teknik cihazların operasyonunda yer alır ve bu cihazlar ile ilgili tutarsızlıkları veya arızaları tespit edip bunları rapor eder. |
| 3- Carrying out activities for the development of employees within the framework of a project under its responsibility. | 4 - Alanı ile ilgili sahip olduğu temel bilgi birikimini kullanarak verilen bir görevi bağımsız olarak yürütür. |
| Learning Competence | |
| 1- Evaluating the basic knowledge and skills with a critical approach. | 4 - Alanı ile ilgili sahip olduğu temel bilgi birikimini kullanarak verilen bir görevi bağımsız olarak yürütür. 9 - Birey olarak görev, hak ve sorumlulukları ile ilgili yasa, yönetmelik, mevzuat ve mesleki etik kurallarına uygun davranır. 8 - Birey ve halk sağlığı, çevre koruma ve iş güvenliği konularında yeterli bilince sahiptir. |
| 2- Identifying learning needs and guiding learning. | - |
| 3- Has the consciousness of lifelong learning. | 5 - Alanında edindiği temel düzeydeki bilgi ve becerileri eleştirel bir yaklaşımla değerlendirir; öğrenme gereksinimlerini belirler ve öğrenmesini yönlendirir. |
| Communication and Social Competence | |
| 1- Informing the relevant persons and institutions by using the basic knowledge and skills in the field of health, and conveying his/her thoughts and solution suggestions for problems in writing and verbally. | 3 - İlkyardım prosedürlerini uygulayarak kullandığı teknik cihazların operasyonunda yer alır ve bu cihazlar ile ilgili tutarsızlıkları veya arızaları tespit edip bunları rapor eder. 5 - Alanında edindiği temel düzeydeki bilgi ve becerileri eleştirel bir yaklaşımla değerlendirir; öğrenme gereksinimlerini belirler ve öğrenmesini yönlendirir. |
| 2- Sharing his/her thoughts on issues related to his/her field and suggestions for solutions to problems with experts and non-experts. | 1 - Alanı ile ilgili temel düzeyde kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgilere sahiptir. 3 - İlkyardım prosedürlerini uygulayarak kullandığı teknik cihazların operasyonunda yer alır ve bu cihazlar ile ilgili tutarsızlıkları veya arızaları tespit edip bunları rapor eder. 6 - Hasta ve hasta yakınları ile sözlü, yazılı bir şekilde iletişim kurar. |
| 3- Contributing to projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with a sense of social responsibility. | 8 - Birey ve halk sağlığı, çevre koruma ve iş güvenliği konularında yeterli bilince sahiptir. 9 - Birey olarak görev, hak ve sorumlulukları ile ilgili yasa, yönetmelik, mevzuat ve mesleki etik kurallarına uygun davranır. |
| 4-Being able to monitor the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the General Level of the European Language Portfolio A2. | 1 - Alanı ile ilgili temel düzeyde kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgilere sahiptir. |
| 5- Using information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Basic Level of the European Computer Use License required by the field. | 1 - Alanı ile ilgili temel düzeyde kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgilere sahiptir. 3 - İlkyardım prosedürlerini uygulayarak kullandığı teknik cihazların operasyonunda yer alır ve bu cihazlar ile ilgili tutarsızlıkları veya arızaları tespit edip bunları rapor eder. |
| 6-Being sensitive to the events on the agenda of the society and the world related to its field and following the developments. | 8 - Birey ve halk sağlığı, çevre koruma ve iş güvenliği konularında yeterli bilince sahiptir. |
| Field-based Competence | |
| 1- Acting in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of data related to the health field. | 3 - İlkyardım prosedürlerini uygulayarak kullandığı teknik cihazların operasyonunda yer alır ve bu cihazlar ile ilgili tutarsızlıkları veya arızaları tespit edip bunları rapor eder. 1 - Alanı ile ilgili temel düzeyde kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgilere sahiptir. |
| 2- Acting and participating in quality management and processes. | 1 - Alanı ile ilgili temel düzeyde kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgilere sahiptir. 6 - Hasta ve hasta yakınları ile sözlü, yazılı bir şekilde iletişim kurar. |
| 3- Having sufficient awareness of individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety. | 8 - Birey ve halk sağlığı, çevre koruma ve iş güvenliği konularında yeterli bilince sahiptir. |
| 4- As an individual, he/she is acting in accordance with the laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules related to his/her duties, rights and responsibilities. | 2 - Alanıyla ilgili etik ilke ve kurallarını bilir. 9 - Birey olarak görev, hak ve sorumlulukları ile ilgili yasa, yönetmelik, mevzuat ve mesleki etik kurallarına uygun davranır. |
| 5- Setting an example to the society with his/her appearance, attitude, attitudes and behaviors. | 6 - Hasta ve hasta yakınları ile sözlü, yazılı bir şekilde iletişim kurar. |
| 6-Having experience in working with other health disciplines. | 3 - İlkyardım prosedürlerini uygulayarak kullandığı teknik cihazların operasyonunda yer alır ve bu cihazlar ile ilgili tutarsızlıkları veya arızaları tespit edip bunları rapor eder. 2 - Alanıyla ilgili etik ilke ve kurallarını bilir. 4 - Alanı ile ilgili sahip olduğu temel bilgi birikimini kullanarak verilen bir görevi bağımsız olarak yürütür. |
Employment Opportunities
Program graduates have job opportunities in 112 ambulances or private ambulance companies and private hospital emergency services.Upgrading
May apply to first cycle programmes.Type of Training
Full TimeAssessment and Evaluation
Course Success and Grading System The success of a course is determined by the final course grade. This grade is calculated by evaluating the student’s performance throughout the semester, including midterm exams, practical applications, group projects, and similar coursework, along with the final examination. Students who score below 50 on the final examination are considered unsuccessful, regardless of their performance in other components. In order to pass a course, a student must either achieve a minimum final grade of 60 or attain a grade calculated as 2.27 times the number of achievements (based on institutional criteria).Head of Department/Program
Programme Director
Dr.Öğr.Üye. Arzu GÜNEŞHead Of Department
Dr.Öğr.Üye. Elif Zeynep YILMAZProgramme Director
Öğr.Gör. Büşra Nur GÜLSOYLearning Experiences
Learning situations aim to develop students' creative, critical, reflective thinking skills and higher level thinking skills such as logical and mathematical thinking skills. In addition, it aims to develop students' meta-cognitive skills. Learning situations include learning strategies, methods and techniques as well as the tools used and assessment and evaluation methods. The learning situations used in the programs are given in the list below:
Learning Experiences * | Learning Activities | Tools Used |
|---|---|---|
Discussion Method | Listening, speaking, asking questions, producing answers, developing and questioning opinions, examining and researching opinions, producing critical thinking, producing creative thinking, (workshop, panel, opposite panel, open forum, debate techniques are applied) collegium, forum, aquarium technique application, talking circle technique, application. | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer, projection, online environments, conference room, workshop, panel, panel opposite, open forum collegial, forum environments. |
Demonstration Method | The instructor demonstrates the use of a tool or equipment, the instructor demonstrates a performance/practice/practice to the student, the students repeat the use of the tool or equipment, the student repeats a performance/practice/practice. | Real tools or model tools and equipment, multimedia tools, videos and animations), computer. |
Problem Solving Method | Identifying a scientific / theoretical and / or real life problem, analyzing the data related to the problem, developing alternative solutions, choosing the appropriate solution method, evaluating the solution to the problem, individual study | Textbooks, research reports, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer |
Case Study Method | Presentation of case studies, exploring case studies, sampling typical cases, sampling outlier cases, alternative cases, comparing case studies, case study analysis, case study interpretation, case study evaluation. | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animation, cartoons), computer, projection, online environments. |
Self Study Method | Student interest, curiosity and motivation, learning objective, detailed research and investigation according to the topic; in- depth research and investigation, extensive reading, listening and watching, repeating a performance. | Library, e-library, laboratory, workshop |
Question - Answer Technique | Asking Socratic questions, criticizing answers, generating questions, generating answers, criticizing, analyzing and evaluating creative answers, asking structured questions and generating answers, asking closed-ended questions and generating answers | Textbooks, recommended books, worksheets, question bank, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, drawings, audio, video, cartoons and animations) |
Experimental Technique | Setting up a scientific experiment, conducting a scientific experiment, collecting, processing and transforming data from a scientific experiment, predicting the results of a scientific experiment, explaining a scientific experiment, evaluating the results of a scientific experiment, simulation of an experiment. | Laboratory, workshop, application areas, computer software, standard classroom technologies. |
Brainstorming Technique | Developing opinions, developing questions, expressing observation situations, developing critical thinking, problem solving, group/team work, listening and speaking. | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computers, projectors, online environments. |
Project Based Learning Model | Creating a real-life problem situation scenario, identifying a real-life problem situation, collecting data related to the problem, analyzing data, data processing, data conversion, developing alternative solutions, choosing the appropriate solution method, applying the solution method / creating a model / design / concrete product / producing a concrete service, evaluating the model / design / concrete product / service, exhibiting project products | Problem scenario texts / Sample projects, databases, books, research reports, laboratory, workshop, application areas, library, computer software, standard classroom technologies, tools and equipment according to the project subject |
Reverse Brainstorming Technique | Identifying problems, sorting problems, classifying problems | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (fishbones, text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations),computers, projectors, online environments |
Simulation Technique | Realization of simulations for risky, dangerous, expensive, time-consuming applications/practices. | Simulation environment, Computer |
Concept Map Technique | Distinguishing concepts, sorting concepts, counting concepts, associating concepts, analyzing conceptual framework | Concept maps |
Computer-Internet Supported Instruction | Online Course Platforms : Collaboration and communication, digital literacy activities, sharing information, improving technology use, creative thinking activities, problem solving, generating critical thinking. These are environments where instructors share course materials, collect assignments and interact with students. E-Books and Digital Content : Reading, writing, comprehension, interpretation, creative thinking activities, language use, examination, research, using technology, critical thinking activities. Learning environment and materials are made more attractive by presenting interactive content to students. Webinars and synchronize meeting : Communication, collaboration, teamwork, presentation, technology skills, problem solving, live interaction with studentsremotely. Simulations : Problem solving, using technology, analytical thinking, communication, decision making, teamwork and collaboration. They are environments where students have the opportunity to experience the concepts. Audio and Visual aids : Communication skills, language skills, emotional intelligence and empathy, social skills, attention and focus, use of technology. Animations, graphics and interactive visuals are used to help students master the topics. Digital Game- Based Learning : Problem solving skills, ability to use technology, creative thinking, quick decision making, strategy development, cooperation and teamwork. Games prepared or played in digital environments to make learning fun and increase retention in learning. Adaptive Learning Systems : Logical mathematical thinking activities, reading, writing, comprehension, interpretation, critical thinking activities. These are environments where students identify their weaknesses and are offered to carry out studies and activities specific to that area. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) : Simulation and practical applications, creative thinking activities, using technology, planning, programming, social interaction and communication. 3D virtual environments are used to make learning fun and interactive. Social Media and Interactive Platforms : Communication, collaboration, teamwork, project management, interactive content creation, critical thinking activities. Personal platforms for students to share their thoughts on any topic, interact and produce content. Data Analysis and Monitoring Tools : Analytical thinking activities, logical mathematical thinking activities, problem solving, decision making, communication. These are tools used to assess and monitor student performance, identify student difficulties and create lesson plans accordingly. Artificial Intelligence Technologies : Data analysis and forecasting, game and strategy development, security and threat analysis, technology utilization skills, robotics and automation skills, creative thinking skills, computational thinking skills. | Moodle, Google Classroom, Edmodo, Edupage etc. Google Play Books, Apple Books, Amazon Kindle Store, BookBoon, OpenStax, etc. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Adobe Connect, GoToMeeting, etc. NASA Eyes on the Solar System, FlightGear, Virtual Biology Lab, CarSim, SimCity, etc. Infographics, maps and graphs, charts and diagrams, tables, Podcast, audio books, interviews and chats, etc. Strategy and puzzle games, Simulation and construction games, mission games, real-time multiplayer games, etc. Udemy, Khan Academy, Duolingo, Cognii, Smart Sparrow, etc. Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR, Samsung Gear VR, Google CardBoard, Pokemon Go, Arlit, Facebook, instagram, twitter, linledIn, snapchat, pinterest, youtube, twitch, reddit, discord etc. Google Analytics, Microsoft Power BI, Splunk, Adobe Analytics, etc. ChatGPT, Google AI, Deeply, DıaloGPT. Amazon Alexa, Tesla Autopilot, etc. |
Inquiry-Based Learning | Exploring, finding case studies, establishing cause and effect relationship, questioning, examining, researching (learning circle=3E,5E,7E models | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer, projection, online environments, conference room |
Cooperative Learning | Cooperation, communication, leadership, sharing tasks, sharing responsibility, learning together, social interaction. Heterogeneous groups are formed among the students. The task is given to the groups. Groups of students do tasks such as project, performance, problem solving, role playing, classical homework together. | In-class and out-of-class, in-school and out-of- school environments. |
Experiential Learning | Faculty-external stakeholder (industrial organizations, schools and others) cooperation is established. Students directly observe professional skills in the real environment. Observation results are analyzed in the classroom environment. | Internship places according to the program, professional practice places, Student product file sample, observation forms and other alterative measurement tools |
Flipped Classroom Learning | Problem solving, discussion, case study presentation, case analysis, critical thinking, creative thinking, video recordings appropriate to the learning objective are created or selected. Students make preliminary preparation by watching video recordings. The problem is solved in the classroom. The problem is discussed. | Video recordings, online environments, classroom |
Lecture Method | Listening, speaking, (lecture, conference, seminar, speech, statement and briefing techniques are applied) | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer, projection, online environments, conference room |
Traditional Written Exam | Classical written exams to assess creative, critical and reflective thinking. Multiple- choice, short-answer (fill-in-the-blank, matching, true-false and other) exams to assess cognitive skills such as knowledge, comprehension, application and analysis. | Written exam papers, multiple choice tests, short answer tests, mixed tests, answer keys |
Short Answer Exam | ||
Multiple-Choice Exam | ||
Homework | It is used to improve students' knowledge and skills, to encourage them to research and study, to complete their learning deficiencies, and to deepen their understanding of a subject. | Library, e-library, books, articles |
Project Task | Identifies, field of application, collecting, and analyzing data, literature review, preparing and presenting report | Internet databases, library databases, e-mail, textbooks, or supplementary books |
Quiz | It is done to identify learning gaps. In this case, student grades are not reflected. The level of realization of learning objectives can be evaluated depending on the process. In this case, it can be reflected in student grades. | Worksheets, question bank, question pool, answer key |
Performance Task | It is used when it is aimed to evaluate students holistically (cognitive, affective and psychomotor). It is used to measure and evaluate the learning process and learning products. Performance assignments involve a workload of at least two weeks. | Problem scenario texts, checklists, rubrics, grading scales |
Self Assessment Technique | Self-evaluation of the student's own learning product or performance is applied in terms of developing the student's reflective thinking skills. The results of self- evaluation are examined by the instructor. | Self-assessment form (can be used in the form of checklist rubric, grading scale) |
Group Assessment Technique | In cases where the cooperative learning model is applied, the instructor evaluates the group. The evaluation result can be converted into a grade. | Group evaluation form (can be used in contor list rubric, grading scale form) |
Objective Structured Clinical Exam | It is a performance-based application designed to measure students' higher- order thinking skills. It aims to assess students' application and problem-solving skills. | Can use the checklist in rubric, rating scale form |
Simulation-Based Evaluation | It is the evaluation of different clinical situations with a simulation or a model. | Can use the checklist in rubric, rating scale form |
Course - Program Competencies Relations
| Course | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCIDENT and DISASTER MANAGEMENT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATION | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| AMBULANCE EQUIPMENTS | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| BASIC ANATOMY | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BASIC OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| BASIC PHARMACOLOGY | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BASIC PHYSIOLOGY | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BASIC TOXICOLOGY | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BUSINESS ETHICS | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| COMMUNICATION | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ECG ANALYSIS | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICES I | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICES II | 5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| EMERGENCY PATIENT CARE I | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| EMERGENCY PATIENT CARE II | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| EMERGENCY PATIENT CARE III | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| ENGLISH I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENGLISH II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FIRST AID | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| HISTORY of the TURKISH REPUBLIC II | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HISTORY of the TURKISH REPUBLIC I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| INFEC. DISEASES and STERI. and DISINFEC. METHOD | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NATURAL DISASTER and PROTECTION METHODS | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| PHARMACOLOGY in FIRST AID and EMERGENCY | 5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION and CONDITION I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE in FIRST and EMERGENCY AID I | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
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Business Administration (English)
The goal of the department is to cultivate creative specialists equipped with core competencies required in the business world—such as analytical thinking, problem-solving, strategic thinking, written and oral communication, leadership, teamwork aptitude, and business ethics—who can effectively use at least one foreign language, access information, synthesize knowledge, and work with a focus on value creation in both the private and public sectors. In this context, the program aims to train mid-to-senior-level executives for local companies seeking to position themselves in the global arena, as well as for multinational corporations.

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History (Englısh)
A New Approach to History Education
The Department of History at Istanbul Medipol University addresses history not merely as a discipline narrating past events, but as a dynamic mode of thinking that connects knowledge with the present and shapes the future. Our goal is to provide our students with the competence to read and analyze historical sources in their original languages, evaluate different periods comparably, and conduct historical analysis at both micro and macro levels.
History education at our university will be conducted through an interdisciplinary approach. With the contributions of expert academicians in the social, economic, and political sciences, as well as philosophy, literature, and the arts, students are expected to acquire the skill to evaluate historical phenomena from diverse perspectives, establishing meaningful connections between the past, present, and future.
Furthermore, students are encouraged to participate in double major and minor programs to enrich their academic development. The engagement established with different disciplines throughout this process enables students not only to gain intellectual flexibility but also to develop contemporary skills such as digital literacy, data-driven thinking, and AI-based historical analysis. Consequently, our graduates achieve a strong position in both academic and professional spheres.
100% English Education and International Experience
The language of instruction in our department is 100% English. Students who achieve advanced proficiency in academic English during the preparatory class complete their academic education in History through courses conducted entirely in English. Every student will have the opportunity to attend courses at elite universities in the United Kingdom or the United States as part of the summer school programs supported by Medipol University. Tuition fees and accommodation expenses for overseas programs are covered by our university.
Arabic Language Education
Knowledge of the Arabic language is of great importance for accessing Ottoman and Islamic historical sources. Students will receive Arabic language courses from faculty experts over three years (six semesters). Students who successfully complete this program will consolidate their language skills by attending an intensive language course in Arabic-speaking countries (such as Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia). All expenses for this process will likewise be covered by our university.
Ottoman Turkish and Source Reading Competence
Ottoman Turkish, an indispensable tool for Ottoman history research, is a core component of the department's curriculum. Within two years, students will reach a level enabling them to read both printed works and manuscripts. Additionally, in advanced courses, they will begin drafting original research papers based on primary Ottoman sources.
Education Amid the Historical Layers of Istanbul
Leveraging the advantage of being situated in Istanbul—a city that has played host to numerous civilizations from the Roman Empire to the present—the Department of History at Medipol University utilizes this city's rich historical background as an educational environment. Through field trips to archives, libraries, museums, and historical sites organized in connection with course topics, students directly touch history and become active participants in the learning process.
Double Major and Minor Opportunities
The Department of History at Istanbul Medipol University offers students the opportunity to expand their academic interests and acquire a versatile intellectual foundation. In line with this, successful students can benefit from the Double Major and Minor programs provided by the university.
History students enjoy a broad range of options for double majoring, particularly with programs rooted in equal-weighted score disciplines. Double majors can be pursued in departments such as Law, Political Science and Public Administration (Turkish and English), Psychology (Turkish and English), International Relations, and Business Administration, as well as programs within the Faculty of Communication including Journalism, Public Relations and Advertising (Turkish and English), Media and Visual Arts, New Media and Communication, and Radio, Television and Cinema (contingent upon student exam scores, academic standing, and quota availability). Furthermore, pursuing a double major with relevant departments in the Faculty of Fine Arts, Design, and Architecture is also possible (subject to student exam scores, academic standing, and quotas).
All of these programs are equally eligible for minor studies. Additionally, minors may be pursued in fields selected from different faculties, such as the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the Faculty of Health Sciences (depending on exam scores, academic standing, and quotas). Thus, students can build a robust interdisciplinary academic profile by combining historical expertise with other social sciences, communication, or technical fields.
Career Opportunities
The Department of History at Istanbul Medipol University aims to cultivate well-equipped individuals who do not settle for merely understanding the past, but who are prepared to shape the future. This approach opens up a broad spectrum of post-graduation career opportunities.
Graduates in history can pursue an academic career, taking up roles as faculty members or researchers at universities and research institutes. The source reading, analysis, and interpretation skills acquired throughout their undergraduate education render them competent in areas such as historiography, archival studies, document analysis, and academic publishing.
History education is not limited strictly to academia. Our graduates can take on active roles in creative and communication-oriented sectors, including cultural heritage management, museology, publishing, media, and documentary production. They can find career opportunities in specialized domains such as editing, script consultancy, and historical advisory, or serve as content creators, researchers, or consultants in the television, radio, and digital publishing realms.
As a result of their interdisciplinary education, history graduates are also qualified to contribute to the rapidly evolving fields of data literacy and digital humanities. Creating datasets, content analysis, AI-based historical modeling, and algorithmic archival searches represent next-generation career paths that leverage historians' specialized competencies.
Thanks to the Double Major and Minor opportunities provided by the Medipol Department of History, our students can specialize in second fields such as law, psychology, communication, political science, or fine arts. Consequently, our graduates gain the versatility to work across diverse sectors ranging from public administration, legal, and diplomatic services to non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and media enterprises.
Supportive and Selective Academic Environment
The Department of History at Istanbul Medipol University offers an original and high-quality learning environment through its selective admissions and academic support policies. The program maintains a highly selective structure, accepting only candidates with strong academic potential and a deep dedication to the discipline of history. Student intake is intentionally limited to ensure personalized attention and guidance for every student. All students accepted into this elite program study on a 100% full scholarship. These scholarships are structured to cover not only tuition fees but living expenses as well. Comprehensive support—including housing, books, and research allowances—is provided so students can focus entirely on their academic advancement.
Medipol History goes beyond providing historical facts; through a multifaceted educational vision, it strives to raise individuals who are critical thinkers, culturally conscious, proficient in the digital domain, and intellectually courageous. Our objective is to prepare a cadre of highly talented students equipped with these qualities as tomorrow's influential historians and global contributors.
Faculty and One-on-One Interaction
Our students work in direct, one-on-one interaction with academics who do not merely transmit knowledge, but actively think, question, and produce. Faculty members of Medipol History hold international renown in their respective fields of expertise and possess the competence to evaluate historical developments through long-term and global perspectives. Our curriculum is specifically structured to share this wealth of experience directly with our students.
Scholarships
The Department of History at Istanbul Medipol University provides extensive scholarship opportunities to support high-caliber students and encourage academic excellence.
Through these opportunities, we aim to ensure our students experience a strong university life both academically and socially.
All students admitted to the Department of History will study on a 100% full scholarship.
Outstanding Success Scholarships will be granted to top-ranking students who demonstrate exceptional performance in the university entrance exams, as specified below:
For students ranking in the top 250 in the Verbal score category:
• Monthly stipend scholarship of 40,000 TRY (for 7 months per year)
• Arabic Language Education and English Language Education Abroad
• Housing Scholarship
• Meal Scholarship
• Book Scholarship
• Nurettin Topçu Doctoral Scholarship: Students who rank in the top 250 in the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) and complete the integrated Master's program along with their undergraduate studies at Medipol History are provided with financial support for their doctoral studies, provided they pursue their doctorate in History at one of the universities ranked in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Under this scheme, a scholarship of up to 40,000 USD annually is granted for up to 5 years during doctoral education.
For students ranking between 251 and 1000 in the Verbal score category:
• Monthly stipend scholarship of 40,000 TRY (for 7 months per year)
• Arabic Language Education and English Language Education Abroad
• Housing Scholarship
• Meal Scholarship
• Book Scholarship

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Turkish Music
There is a need for artists and scholars in the field of Turkish Music who are inquisitive, analytical, creative, possess a solid theoretical background, are competent in the arts, capable of contributing to national and global culture through art, and embrace a contemporary artistic perspective.
As the Department of Turkish Music, our goal is to train the qualified workforce required by our country and to support this field through the 4-year undergraduate education—which is currently available in a limited number of institutions in our country—at the Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Fine Arts, Design, and Architecture.
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History and Artificial Intelligence (English)
About the Department
Turkey's First
Department of History and Artificial Intelligence
at Istanbul Medipol University
The Department of History and Artificial Intelligence at Istanbul Medipol University proposes a new educational model that brings together the most advanced techniques of historiography with instruction in artificial intelligence technologies.
Our goal is to equip our students with both the fundamental competencies of historiography and literacy and expertise in artificial intelligence, creating a structure in which, depending on their achievement and preferences, they can pursue a double major in History and Artificial Intelligence Engineering. In this way, pioneering graduates will be trained at the new frontiers of historiography.
Educational Approach
In recent years, the processes of producing, processing and circulating historical knowledge have been undergoing a profound transformation thanks to digital technologies and artificial intelligence. The reading, classification and analysis of historical sources, their conversion into data, the production of meaningful results from this data, and their visualization and dissemination are now largely carried out through digital tools. Artificial intelligence, in turn, enables these processes to be carried out in a more systematic, scalable and powerful manner.
The Department of History and Artificial Intelligence at Istanbul Medipol University adopts an approach that places the methodological rigor of the discipline of history at its center. The accurate reading of historical texts, the correct identification of document types and their contexts, the critical questioning of the relationship between sources and the knowledge produced from them, and the construction of reliable historical knowledge on this foundation are the indispensable principles of historiography.
The newly established Department of History and Artificial Intelligence aims not to weaken classical historical methodology, but to strengthen it further with the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence.
One of the program's core objectives is to train researchers capable of connecting the rich historical heritage of Turkey—and of Ottoman history in particular—to the major questions posed by global historiography.
When knowledge produced on the basis of primary sources in Turkish historiography is processed with sound methods and critical tools, it can serve as a powerful laboratory contributing to humanity's shared historical problems. AI-assisted digital methods, in turn, make it possible for this historical material to be analyzed at larger scales and to enter into global academic circulation.
On the other hand, the use of rapidly developing digital methods and AI-based systems in the production of historical knowledge also carries certain risks.
Our department will play an important role in identifying and remedying the aspects of current artificial intelligence workflows that are incompatible with historical methodology, thereby building a foundation that allows the integration of the discipline of history with digital developments to take place under expert oversight.
Our program aims to train students not merely as users of artificial intelligence tools, but as researchers who grasp the epistemological assumptions, modes of reasoning and methodological limits underlying these technologies.
We want our students to gain the ability to use artificial intelligence in the reading, interpretation, conversion into data and visualization of historical material, as well as the ability to develop the relevant technologies themselves.
In line with these goals, we offer our students the opportunity—and encourage them—to pursue a double major or minor with the Department of Artificial Intelligence Engineering.
Within this framework, the undergraduate program in History and Artificial Intelligence aims to offer a distinctive educational model at the international level, one that integrates historical methodology with contemporary artificial intelligence approaches.
We believe that the program will train qualified human resources not only for academic research but also for the fields of cultural heritage, digital archives, data analysis and public history.
Vision
Training a
New Generation of
Historians
Our goal, as the Department of History and Artificial Intelligence at Istanbul Medipol University, is to preserve the classical craft of historiography while training a new generation of historians who rethink it through artificial intelligence technologies, who produce reliable knowledge, who can use artificial intelligence systems critically and, where necessary, contribute to the design of these systems, and who command the expanding frontiers of historiography.
Artificial Intelligence and Historiography
Our answer is clear: No.
History will never be a field of knowledge that can be produced by artificial intelligence independently of human beings.
Historiography is not merely the collection of information. Locating sources, assessing their authenticity, conducting source criticism, comparing different testimonies, questioning reliability, developing meaningful research questions, and producing convincing historical explanations from all of this constitute the very essence of historiography.
These are not merely technical processes, but ones that require intellectual and ethical judgment as well.
However, this does not mean that the role of artificial intelligence in historical research is limited. On the contrary, a new era is opening up for historiography.
Unlike artificial intelligence models offered for general public use, reliable AI systems to be used in scientific knowledge production will be built not on information found on the internet, but on scientific data architectures created by domain experts.
Only historians can create data sets whose source value has been determined, whose authenticity has been assessed, which have undergone source criticism, which represent different points of view, and which preserve their historical context.
General-purpose artificial intelligence systems can produce answers to questions. But the answers to questions such as which sources carry representative power, how concepts have changed meaning over time, or which silences carry historical significance lie within the methodology of history.
Incorporating these into artificial intelligence algorithms can only happen with the contribution of those who know the craft of historiography.
If we fail to train historians who can critically evaluate artificial intelligence systems and contribute to their design, then history may begin to be written by machines.
Artificial intelligence offers historiography opportunities that were not previously possible.
The joint analysis of millions of pages of text, transcription, information extraction, data cleaning, classification, the construction of relationship networks, mapping, visualization, and the analysis of very large data sets are now becoming possible.
In this way, historians will be able to devote their time less to routine tasks and more to interpretation, comparison, critical thinking and the development of new research questions.
Our goal is not to replace historiography with artificial intelligence.
Our goal is to bring historical methodology to the center of the age of artificial intelligence.
International Education
100% English-Medium Education and an International Experience
The language of instruction in our department is 100% English.
Students who demonstrate advanced academic English proficiency in the preparatory year complete their academic education in the field of history entirely through courses taught in English. In addition, students will have the opportunity, within the framework of the study-abroad programs supported by Istanbul Medipol University, to attend courses for one semester at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the United States.
The tuition fees and accommodation expenses of the study-abroad program are covered by our university.
Arabic Language Education and the Overseas Language Support Program
A command of the Arabic language is of great importance for access to sources on Ottoman and Islamic history.
Students will take Arabic courses from instructors who are experts in their field. Students who successfully complete these courses will reinforce their language skills by attending an intensive language course in Arabic-speaking countries such as Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
All expenses for this process will be covered by our university.
Ottoman Turkish and Source-Reading Proficiency
Ottoman Turkish, one of the indispensable tools of Ottoman historical research, is a core component of the department's curriculum.
Within two years, students will reach a level at which they can read both printed and manuscript works.
In addition, in advanced-level courses, they will begin writing original articles based on primary sources in Ottoman Turkish.
Education Amid the Historical Layers of Istanbul
The Department of History and Artificial Intelligence at Istanbul Medipol University makes use of the advantage of being located in Istanbul—a city that has been home to many civilizations from the Roman Empire to the present day—by treating the city's historical richness as an educational resource.
Through archive, library, museum and field visits organized in connection with the topics covered in courses, students will come into direct contact with history and become active participants in the learning process.
Career Opportunities
Academic Career
The Department of History and Artificial Intelligence at Istanbul Medipol University aims to train well-equipped individuals who not only understand the past but are also poised to shape the future. This approach offers a wide range of career opportunities after graduation.
Graduates of our department may pursue an academic career, taking positions as faculty members or researchers at universities and research institutions.
The skills of reading, analyzing and interpreting sources acquired during their undergraduate education make them competent in fields such as historical writing, archival studies, document analysis and academic publishing.
A Wide Range of Career Opportunities
The opportunities offered by expertise in history are not limited to an academic career alone.
Our graduates can take on active roles in creative and communication-oriented sectors such as cultural heritage management, museology, publishing, media, documentary production, editing, screenplay consulting, historical consulting, television and radio broadcasting, and digital publishing.
They can work as content creators, researchers or consultants in the world of television, radio and digital publishing.
New Job Fields in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Through their training in artificial intelligence, our graduates are also qualified to contribute to the rapidly developing fields of data literacy and digital humanities.
New-generation job fields include the following:
Academic Staff
A Supportive and Selective Academic Environment
Istanbul Medipol University's Department of History and Artificial Intelligence offers a distinctive and high-quality learning environment through its student selection and academic support policies.
The program has a selective structure in which only candidates with high academic potential and a particular interest in the discipline of history are admitted.
Student quotas are kept limited, so that every student can receive individual attention and guidance.
All students enrolled in this special program receive full-scholarship education. Scholarships are designed to cover not only tuition fees but also living expenses.
Comprehensive support such as accommodation, book and research support is provided so that students can focus entirely on their academic development.
The department does not merely provide students with historical knowledge; through a multifaceted educational approach, it aims to train them to become critical thinkers with cultural awareness, digital competence and intellectual courage.
Our goal is to prepare a body of highly talented students equipped with these qualities to become the effective historians of tomorrow and intellectuals capable of contributing on a global scale.
Academic Staff and Close Interaction
Our students will work in close, one-on-one interaction with academics who not only convey knowledge but also think, question and produce.
Faculty members of the Department of History and Artificial Intelligence at Istanbul Medipol University hold international recognition in their fields of expertise, and also possess the competency to assess historical events from a long-term, global perspective.
Our curriculum is structured with the aim of sharing this accumulated knowledge directly with students.
Our Faculty
Prof. Dr. Cemil Aydın
Prof. Dr. Mehmet İpşirli
Prof. Dr. Tufan Buzpınar
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Demirel
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Yılmaz
Assistant Professor İsa Uğurlu
Assistant Professor Abdullah Karaarslan
Research Specialist Şeyma Nur Temel
Research Specialist Fatih Doğan
Academic Advisory Board
Scholarships and More
Scholarships
Istanbul Medipol University's Department of History and Artificial Intelligence offers comprehensive scholarship opportunities to support high-achieving students and encourage academic success. These opportunities are intended to help our students have a rewarding university experience, both academically and socially. All students placed in the Department of History and Artificial Intelligence will study on a 100% full scholarship. Outstanding Achievement Scholarships, as described below, will be granted to students who achieve top rankings in the university entrance exams.
Outstanding Achievement Scholarship
For Students Ranking in the Top 2,000 in the Equally-Weighted (EA) Score Type
- Monthly education scholarship of 50,000 TL
- Paid over 7 months per year
- One semester of education in the United States
- Dormitory scholarship
- Meal scholarship
Aziz Sancar Doctoral Scholarship
- Financial support is provided to students who rank in the top 500 in the Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS) and complete the undergraduate program of the Department of History and Artificial Intelligence at Istanbul Medipol University, on the condition that they pursue their doctoral studies in the field of History at a university ranked in the top 20 of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
- Under this scheme, a scholarship of up to 40,000 US dollars per year is granted for up to 5 years during the course of the doctoral studies.
Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence (English)
About the Department
Turkey's First
Undergraduate Program in Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence
at Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul Medipol University's Department of Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence offers a new educational model that keeps in touch with philosophy's age-old questions while attending to the technical details of artificial intelligence, bringing together debates situated at the boundary between philosophy and the sciences.
Our goal is to equip our students with both the fundamental competencies of philosophy and expertise in developing and applying artificial intelligence algorithms, and to train pioneering graduates at the new frontiers of philosophy.
Our aim is to give students the opportunity to focus on philosophy's age-old questions, so that the philosophical knowledge they gain enables them to identify distinctive and original questions and problems at the intersection with engineering, and to approach and analyze these from different perspectives.
Educational Approach
Istanbul Medipol University's Department of Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence adopts an approach that places the methodological rigor of the discipline of philosophy at its center, while also taking into account how the last fifty years of digital developments have affected the field.
Reading philosophy's foundational texts, analyzing concepts, clarifying thought, and building philosophical knowledge upon this foundation are indispensable.
The newly established Department of Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence aims to build the boundary problems that lie between philosophy and the sciences using the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence, and to further strengthen the relationship between them.
Istanbul Medipol University's Department of Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence aims for a dynamic educational approach that envisions developing a perspective that addresses, together and in their mutual interaction, the development of thought throughout human history, the transformation of concepts, and the effort to model human thought using contemporary algorithms.
On the other hand, the rapidly developing digital methods and artificial-intelligence-based systems also carry certain risks in the production of philosophical concepts.
Our department will play an important role in identifying and resolving the aspects of artificial intelligence's current working principles that do not align with the methodology of philosophy.
The aim is to build a foundation that will enable the integration of the nature of thought with digital developments to take place under expert oversight.
Our program aims to train students not merely as users of artificial intelligence tools, but as researchers who grasp the epistemological assumptions, modes of reasoning, and methodological limits behind these technologies.
The core teaching of the Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence program will be conducted at our university in an intertwined, interdisciplinary manner.
With contributions from expert academics in fields such as Philosophy, Engineering, Medicine, Law, Sociology and History, students are expected to receive an education in which they gain the ability to evaluate the age-old questions of thought from different perspectives, and to build meaningful connections between the past, the present and the future through this skill.
Within this framework, the Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence Undergraduate Program aims to offer a distinctive educational model at the international level that integrates the methodology of philosophy with contemporary approaches to artificial intelligence.
Vision
Istanbul Medipol University's
Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence
Vision
As Istanbul Medipol University's Department of Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence, our goal is to train a new generation of philosophers who preserve the classical craft that philosophy has developed and deepened over the centuries, while rethinking it through the possibilities offered by artificial intelligence algorithms; who produce reliable knowledge; who can use artificial intelligence systems with expert rigor and, when necessary, contribute to the design of these systems; and who command the expanding frontiers of thought.
Artificial Intelligence and Philosophy
Do we even need to say our answer? Certainly not.
Since philosophy rests upon the act of thinking, it will never be a capacity that can be encompassed by artificial intelligence independently of the human being.
Philosophy is not merely about discussing certain works or superficial modes of thought and gathering information. Reading sources closely, evaluating the coherence of arguments, engaging in conceptual critique, comparing different modes of thought, developing research questions in relation to age-old problems, and producing persuasive philosophical conclusions from all of this form the essence of the craft of philosophy.
These are processes that require not only technical skill but also intellectual and ethical judgment.
However, none of this means that the role of artificial intelligence in philosophical research is limited. On the contrary, a new era is opening up for philosophy.
Unlike artificial intelligence models made available for general use, reliable AI systems intended for scientific knowledge production will be built not on information found on the internet, but on scientific data architectures constructed by domain experts.
Only philosophers can construct bodies of information whose source value has been determined, whose content has been assessed, which have undergone source criticism, which represent different points of view, and which preserve their context within the history of thought.
General-purpose artificial intelligence systems can produce answers. However, the answers to questions such as which sources carry representative power, how concepts have changed in meaning over time, or which silences carry meaning for thought, lie within the methodology of philosophy.
Incorporating these into artificial intelligence algorithms can only be achieved with the contribution of those who know the craft of philosophy.
If we fail to train philosophers who can critically evaluate artificial intelligence systems and contribute to their design, then, in a manner that is entirely undesirable, machines may begin to do philosophy.
Artificial intelligence offers the social sciences possibilities that were not previously available.
It is now possible to jointly analyze millions of pages of text, prepare concept maps, build knowledge sets, carry out data cleaning, perform classification, construct relationship networks, undertake mapping and visualization, and analyze extremely large data sets.
In this way, philosophers will be able to devote their time less to routine tasks and more to interpretation, comparison, critical thinking and the development of new research questions.
The aim of the Department of Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence is not to replace philosophy with artificial intelligence.
Our goal is to bring the approach of producing the age-old concepts belonging to modes of thought to the center of the age of artificial intelligence.
International Education
100% English-Medium Education and International Experience
The language of instruction in our department is 100% English.
Students who demonstrate an advanced command of academic English in the preparatory year complete their academic education in philosophy through courses conducted entirely in English.
Every student will have the opportunity to attend courses at select universities in the United Kingdom, the United States, or Canada as part of the summer school programs supported by Medipol University.
Study-abroad tuition fees and accommodation expenses are covered by our university.
Classical Language(s) Education and Study-Abroad Language Support Program
Ancient Greek, Latin and Arabic — the languages in which philosophy's foundational texts were written — are of great importance.
Over the course of three years and six semesters, students will take Ancient Greek, Latin and Arabic courses from expert instructors in the field, each lasting at least two semesters.
Students who successfully complete this program will reinforce their language skills by attending an intensive language course delivered by a qualified language provider.
All expenses for this process will be covered by our university.
Double Major and Minor Opportunities
Istanbul Medipol University's Department of Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence offers students the opportunity to broaden their academic interests and gain a multifaceted intellectual formation.
In line with this, successful students can benefit from the double major and minor programs offered by the university.
Students in the program are especially encouraged to pursue a double major with the quantitatively oriented Department of Artificial Intelligence Engineering. The Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence curriculum has been specifically designed to enable a double major with this department.
Students of the Department of Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence have a wide range of options for pursuing a double major, particularly with programs admitted according to the equal-weight score type. Departments available for a double major include the following:
- Law
- Political Science and Public Administration
- Political Science and Public Administration (English)
- Psychology
- Psychology (English)
- International Relations
- Business Administration
- Journalism
- Public Relations and Advertising
- Public Relations and Advertising (English)
- Media and Visual Arts
- New Media and Communication
- Radio, Television and Cinema
- Relevant departments within the Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture
Double major opportunities are evaluated based on the student's exam score, academic standing, and available quotas.
All programs within Istanbul Medipol University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences are also suitable for a minor. In addition, a minor may be pursued in fields selected from other faculties, such as the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the Faculty of Health Sciences, based on the student's exam score, academic standing, and available quotas.
Career Opportunities
Academic Career
Istanbul Medipol University's Department of Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence aims not merely to understand age-old questions, but to train well-equipped individuals capable of shaping the future. This approach offers a wide range of career options after graduation.
Graduates of the Department of Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence can pursue an academic career, taking positions as faculty members or researchers at universities and research institutions.
The skills of reading, analyzing and interpreting core philosophical sources gained during their undergraduate education, together with the familiarity acquired with source languages, give our students the ability to reason about profound issues, construct strong arguments, and resolve problems. These competencies also make our graduates proficient in fields such as academic publishing.
A Wide Range of Career Opportunities
Thanks to the double major and minor opportunities offered by Medipol's Department of Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence, our students can also specialize in secondary fields such as law, psychology, communication, political science and fine arts. As a result, our graduates gain the flexibility to work in different fields such as:
- Public institutions
- Legal and diplomatic services
- Civil society organizations
- Think tanks
- The media sector
- Universities and research institutions
- Artificial intelligence and digital humanities fields
As a result of an interdisciplinary education strengthened with the field of artificial intelligence, philosophy graduates today can also make contributions in the rapidly developing fields of artificial intelligence and digital humanities. Depending on the topic being researched, they may work in areas such as:
- Dataset creation
- Content analysis
- AI-based analytical modeling
- Algorithmic analysis
These are among the next-generation job fields that draw on the competencies of philosophers.
Academic Staff
A Supportive and Selective Academic Environment
Istanbul Medipol University's Department of Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence offers a distinctive and high-quality learning environment through its student selection and academic support policies.
The program has a selective structure in which only candidates with high academic potential and a particular interest in the discipline of philosophy are admitted.
Student quotas are kept far more limited than those of standard philosophy departments, so that every student can receive individual attention and guidance.
All students enrolled in this special program receive full-scholarship education. Scholarships are designed to cover not only tuition fees but also living expenses.
Comprehensive support such as accommodation, book and research support is provided so that students can focus entirely on their academic development.
Medipol's Department of Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence does not merely provide philosophy-centered knowledge to its students; through a multifaceted educational approach, it aims to train them to become critical thinkers with cultural awareness, digital competence and intellectual courage.
Our goal is to prepare a body of highly talented students equipped with these qualities to become the effective philosophers of tomorrow and intellectuals capable of contributing on a global scale.
Academic Staff and Close Interaction
Our students will work in one-on-one, close interaction with academics who not only convey knowledge but also think, question and produce.
Medipol's Department of Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence faculty members hold international recognition in their fields of expertise, and also possess the competency to synthesize philosophy's age-old problems with a contemporary perspective while taking into account the requirements of a global outlook.
Our curriculum is meticulously structured with the aim of sharing this accumulated knowledge directly with students.
Our Faculty
Prof. Dr. Baha Zafer
Founding Head of Department
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Kemal Özdemir
Prof. Dr. Cemil Aydın
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Yılmaz
Prof. Dr. Lütfü Hanoğlu
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ulvi Türkbağ
Assistant Professor Eyüp Süzgün
Research Assistant Mehmet Onur Canpolat
Academic Advisory Board
Scholarships and More
Scholarships
Istanbul Medipol University's Department of Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence offers comprehensive scholarship opportunities to support high-achieving students and encourage academic success. These opportunities are intended to help our students have a rewarding university experience, both academically and socially. All students placed in the Department of Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence will study on a 100% full scholarship. Outstanding Achievement Scholarships will be granted to students who achieve top rankings in the university entrance exams.
For Students Ranking in the Top 2,000 in the Equally-Weighted (EA) Score Type
- Monthly education scholarship of 50,000 TL
- Education scholarship paid over 7 months per year
- English language education abroad
- Dormitory scholarship
- Meal scholarship
- Within the scope of a program aimed at supporting the development of internationally qualified researchers, the total annual funding for students admitted to a paid doctoral program in the basic sciences at a university ranked in the top 50 of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings will be completed up to a maximum of 40,000 US dollars per year, for up to 3+1 years.
- Coverage of tuition fees by the university is carried out within the scope of the Istanbul Medipol University Aziz Sancar Doctoral Scholarship Directive.
- Candidates admitted to the paid quotas of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences' Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence (English) program who jointly meet the conditions for both the Preference Discount and the Success Support Scholarship receive a 100% Outstanding Achievement Scholarship.
Teaching Staff
Akademik Danışma Kurulu
Prof. Dr. Cemal Kafadar (Harvard University)
Prof. Dr. Cemil Aydın (The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Prof. Dr. Selçuk Esenbel (Boğaziçi Üniversitesi)
Prof. Dr. Şükrü Hanioğlu (Princeton University)
Doç. Dr. Nükhet Varlık (Rutgers University)
Dr. Mustafa Özel (Medipol Üniversitesi)

