Medipol University

Micro and nano level imaging technologies are some of the highly sought-after tools of today.

Thus, our goal, as the Istanbul Medipol University Department of Histology and Embryology, is to train histologists who is proficient at ultrastructural imaging technologies; can develop novel medical histo-technological procedures; can apply these technologies to scientific research and can aid in clinical diagnosis. IMU “Histology and Embryology Graduate Program” that is based on medical nano-histology leads the field of histo-technology and provides students a unique opportunity to develop into exceptional scientists.

By way of affecting the social wellness and social welfare as well as the health status of a society, the health care sector is among the most important sectors in a country.

In addition to its universal mission of maintaining and improving the health status of the people of its country, Turkish health sector also aims to protect its people from the financial burden of health expenses and respond to their expectations from the sector. With these aims in mind, many changes are taking place in the sector, especially in the areas of providing and financing health services.

As a result of these changes, there is the need for managers who will not only develop solutions for the existing problems, but also shape the future of the sector. Thus, health management took its place within professions that have a bright future in career planning.

Istanbul Medipol University Health Management master programs (with and without dissertation requirements) was opened in the Fall semester of 2012-2013 academic year in order to contribute to the fulfillment of professional health management needs in the sector.

Medical Physics is a branch of science in which the methods and concepts of physics are applied to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The applications of radiation in medicine can be primarily classified into radiotherapy, radiology, and nuclear medicine.

In our country, the demand for medical physics specialists has reached critical levels. To ensure that medical equipment is utilized efficiently without harming patients, to achieve accurate diagnosis and treatment, and to elevate the quality of clinical care, there is an urgent need for specialist medical physicists who have completed postgraduate (at least at the master’s level) education in this field. Graduates of this program will ensure the accurate and efficient utilization of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic equipment used in radiation-related branches of medicine, such as radiation oncology centers, nuclear medicine centers, and radiodiagnostic clinics. Furthermore, highly trained and well-educated specialist physicists will perform vital duties in ensuring the precise delivery of planned treatments, executing quality assurance, quality control, and dosimetry procedures for medical devices, and establishing overall radiation safety.

Throughout the development and modernization process of the pharmacy profession, the role of the pharmacist has evolved beyond simply being a healthcare professional who delivers prescribed medications from the pharmacy shelf to the patient. Pharmacists have also taken on the role of personal healthcare specialists and consultants who optimize patient treatment processes and help healthy individuals improve their health status and maintain a higher quality of life.

The definition of specialization in the field of Clinical Pharmacy is not limited to being a pharmacist working only in clinical or hospital settings.

In practice, clinical pharmacy involves acquiring and integrating fundamental knowledge and principles in areas such as pharmaceutical care, individualized and rational medication use, clinical sciences, ethics, sociomedical and cultural approaches, and pharmacoeconomic perspectives through postgraduate education, while combining this knowledge with undergraduate pharmacy education.

As a result of this process, pharmacists acquire specialized therapeutic knowledge along with clinical, academic, and social experiences, enabling them to easily adapt to different professional environments and situations, engage in discussions, conduct research, and provide professional interpretations.

Based on this fundamental approach, the Faculty of Pharmacy and Faculty of Medicine at Istanbul Medipol University have combined their academic knowledge and experience with the Medipol Hospital Complexes, one of Türkiye's leading healthcare institutions, and have established the Clinical Pharmacy Master's Programs under the Institute of Health Sciences, as detailed below.

Program Features and Introduction

• Clinical Pharmacy Master's Programs consist of two programs based on the same academic framework: a Master's Program with Thesis and a Master's Program without Thesis.
• The programs are designed exclusively for candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy.
• The standard duration of both programs is planned as 2 years (4 semesters).
• Candidates applying for the Master's Program with Thesis are required to provide an ALES certificate, whereas an ALES certificate is not required for candidates applying for the Master's Program without Thesis.
• Candidates in both programs are required to have sufficient foreign language proficiency to follow professional books and publications. Applicants may demonstrate their foreign language proficiency by obtaining a minimum score of 50 from the Foreign Language Proficiency Certificate (Interuniversity Foreign Language Examination) or an equivalent score from an examination recognized by the Interuniversity Board (ÜAK). Alternatively, candidates may take the foreign language proficiency examination administered by Istanbul Medipol University.

Course Programs and Academic Process

The compulsory and elective courses designed for both the Master's Program with Thesis and the Master's Program without Thesis are based on a common structure. During the course selection and planning process, candidates select elective courses offered during the relevant semester in accordance with their academic, hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy, or pharmaceutical industry interests through consultation with their academic advisors.

Master's Program with Thesis

• Students enrolled in the Master's Program with Thesis are expected to complete a minimum of 2 semesters of coursework and conduct thesis research for 2 semesters.
• At the end of the Master's Program with Thesis, students are required to submit a master's thesis prepared under the supervision of an appointed faculty advisor and successfully defend their thesis.
• Students are recommended to complete approximately 120 ECTS credits in order to graduate from the program. (Program tuition fees are calculated based on course credits, not ECTS credits.)

Master's Program without Thesis

• Students enrolled in the Master's Program without Thesis are expected to complete a minimum of 3 semesters of coursework and conduct a project study for 1 semester.
• At the end of the Master's Program without Thesis, students are required to submit and present a project report prepared under the supervision of an appointed faculty advisor.
• Students are recommended to complete approximately 120 ECTS credits in order to graduate from the program. (Program tuition fees are calculated based on course credits, not ECTS credits.)

Oral and dental health technician is an intermediate staff member that can work in cooperation with the dentist in dental applications.

He/she welcomes the patient, prepares the working area and helps both the dentist and patient during treatment. The aim of the program is to educate respected, qualified students that can work in public and private dental clinics with contemporary and international knowledge in the field of dental health.

Successful outcomes in open-heart surgery require close teamwork among surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, perfusionists, and other healthcare professionals. During the procedure, the patient's heart and lungs are temporarily stopped or bypassed to allow the surgeon to perform cardiac repair safely.

During this period, the patient's respiratory and circulatory functions are maintained by the heart-lung machine (cardiopulmonary bypass machine), which is operated by a perfusionist. Perfusionists are highly trained healthcare professionals who are specially educated to maintain these vital physiological functions until the heart and lungs resume their normal function.

What Is Cardiovascular Perfusion?

Cardiovascular perfusion is a specialized healthcare discipline that focuses primarily on supporting the normal functions of the heart and lungs during open-heart surgery. By temporarily taking over the functions of these organs, cardiopulmonary bypass enables surgeons to operate on a still and bloodless heart, facilitating complex cardiac procedures.

What Does a Cardiovascular Perfusionist Do?

Cardiovascular perfusionists are essential members of the open-heart surgery team. They play the primary role in managing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) by operating the heart-lung machine and its associated equipment.

During open-heart surgery, perfusionists are responsible for continuously monitoring the patient's blood circulation, oxygenation, body temperature, and other vital physiological parameters. They also administer intravenous fluids, blood products, and medications as required throughout the procedure.

In addition, perfusionists are specialists in the operation and management of advanced mechanical circulatory support devices, including ventricular assist devices (VADs) and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs), which provide critical support for patients with severe cardiac dysfunction.

Oral and Dental Health Technicians are healthcare professionals who assist dentists in all clinical procedures as clinical dental assistants. Their primary responsibilities include preparing the clinical environment, receiving patients, and providing essential support to both the dentist and the patient during treatment.

The objective of the Oral and Dental Health Technician Program is to train highly qualified, distinguished, and modern intermediate staff who possess international expertise in the field of dental health and are preferred candidates in both public and private sectors.