Medical laboratory technicians work in diagnostic and treatment laboratories within healthcare institutions and perform medical analyses deemed necessary by physicians regarding the patient's condition. The Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques includes topics such as the operation of methods and devices used in educational, hospital, clinical, and research laboratories, as well as performing laboratory tests.
Routine analyses performed in medical laboratories are taught and applied in the medical laboratories within Kapadokya Vocational School. Students of the Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques gain practical experience before entering the workforce. Kapadokya University prepares students for professional life with fully equipped laboratories and experienced instructors from the field.
Graduates of the Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques can find job opportunities in all medical testing laboratories in both public and private institutions.
Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical Microbiology, Hematology, Immunological Methods, Histology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Medical Biology and Genetics.
Students studying in the Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques can pursue a double major along with the Medical Documentation and Secretarial associate degree program, allowing them to earn two diplomas.
Interest in biology and chemistry,
Being careful, patient, and meticulous,
Having good hand-eye coordination,
Being investigative,
Being disciplined in working in enclosed spaces,
Being cooperative and team-oriented.
Which Undergraduate Programs Can Be Transferred to via Vertical Transfer Exam from the Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques?
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Program Name |
Fee |
| Medical Laboratory Techniques (Scholarship) | - |
| Medical Laboratory Techniques (50% Discount) | 231,000 TL |
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Program Name |
Quota |
2024-YKS Minimum Score |
2024-YKS Ranking |
| Medical Laboratory Techniques (Scholarship) | 10 | 328.02 | 577,967 |
| Medical Laboratory Techniques (50% Discount) | 68 | 242.70 | 1,781,056 |
For the 2025–2026 academic year, the total quota is 78 students. Of these, 10 are scholarship students, and 68 receive a 50% discount.
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Program Name |
Additional Quota |
Martyr-Veteran Relative |
Earthquake Victim Candidate |
2025-YKS Minimum Score |
| Medical Laboratory Techniques (Scholarship) | 0 | 2 | 0 | ** |
| Medical Laboratory Techniques (50% Discount) | 13 | 0 | 0 | 234.19530 |
Programs without a minimum score (marked with “*”) can be preferred by all candidates with a score.
** In these programs, scholarship quotas are full; only earthquake victims or relatives of martyrs/veterans have available quotas, so no minimum score was formed.
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Field Code |
Field Name |
Branch No |
Branch Name |
| 6032 | Laboratory Services | - | All Branches |
| 6208 | Health Services | - | All Branches |
| 6210 | Medical Laboratory | - | All Branches |
| 59068 | Health Non-Commissioned Officer Preparation | - |
