Department Introduction

The Nursing Program and First Steps in Your Career

The Nursing Department is an undergraduate program that trains health professionals to protect and improve the health of individuals, families, and communities, provide care in cases of illness, and contribute to the rehabilitation process. In this department, students gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in many areas such as human health, patient care, ethical principles, health law, and communication.

The nursing department, which generally lasts 4 years, includes courses such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, internal medicine nursing, surgical nursing, women's health and childbirth, child health, mental health, and public health. At the same time, students are required to complete mandatory clinical practice and internships at various hospitals and healthcare institutions to develop their professional skills.

Graduates of the nursing department receive the official title of “Nurse” and can work in many healthcare institutions such as hospitals, family health centers, private clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and schools. Those who wish to pursue an academic career can continue their graduate education and become faculty members or specialist nurses.

The nursing profession is one of the indispensable parts of the healthcare system, involving direct contact with people and a high level of responsibility. Therefore, individuals who choose this department are expected to have developed qualities such as empathy, communication skills, and attention to detail.

Why should I study nursing at Lokman Hekim University?

Choosing the Nursing Department at Lokman Hekim University not only provides students with a high-quality undergraduate education, but also offers comprehensive practical opportunities and academic support that contribute to their professional development.

As a health-themed university, Lokman Hekim University conducts nursing education with an interdisciplinary approach and aims to train students as health professionals with ethical values and advanced scientific thinking skills.

The university's modern simulation laboratories, Vital Simulation Center, and application hospitals enable students to develop their clinical skills before graduation. This allows students to put their theoretical knowledge into practice during their education and gain the necessary qualifications to work effectively in healthcare institutions after graduation.

In addition, the university supports students' academic and professional development in a multifaceted manner through international collaborations, Erasmus+ exchange programs, career planning support, and graduate education opportunities.

Considering all these factors, Lokman Hekim University Nursing Department is a strong choice for students seeking a contemporary, practical, and science-based education in the field of health.

What Do Nursing Department Graduates Do? What Are the Job Opportunities?

Nursing department graduates can work in public and private hospitals, family health centers, community health centers, school health units, and nursing homes. Additionally, graduates who wish to pursue an academic career can continue their education in master's and doctoral programs.

What Courses Are Taught in the Nursing Department?

The department offers courses such as anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, internal medicine nursing, surgical nursing, women's health and nursing, and child health and nursing. These courses aim to develop students' theoretical and practical knowledge and skills.

Double Major/Minor Opportunities

Lokman Hekim University offers dual major and minor programs to successful students, providing them with the opportunity to specialize in different fields. This allows students to gain knowledge in other health departments while receiving nursing education. Nursing students can minor in Nutrition and Dietetics, Midwifery, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, and Coaching.

What are the areas of specialization after graduation?

Graduates can specialize in areas such as intensive care nursing, oncology nursing, pediatric nursing, and psychiatric nursing. They also have the opportunity to pursue academic careers by enrolling in master's and doctoral programs.

What are the Erasmus and international opportunities?

Our university has been implementing the Erasmus study and internship program funded by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs National Agency since 2020. Within this scope, our institution has bilateral agreements with various universities in Germany, France, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Macedonia, Serbia, Spain, Ireland, Iceland, the Czech Republic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and the United States. In addition to European Union (EU) countries, our university has submitted project applications for student and staff mobility under the program with various partner countries outside the EU. These countries include Singapore, Nepal, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Palestine, Algeria, South Africa, Kosovo, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Additionally, our university holds the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) quality label.

What are the internship and practical training opportunities?

Students gain professional experience by completing internships at healthcare institutions with which the university has agreements. These internships provide students with the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice.

What is the laboratory and practical training infrastructure like?

Lokman Hekim University offers practical education opportunities to students with its modern laboratories and simulation centers. This infrastructure contributes to the development of students' professional skills. Nursing students also regularly use the Vital Simulation Center throughout their education.

Is Entrepreneurship Possible in the Field of Nursing?

Yes, graduates can start their own private clinics. They can also shape their careers by providing consulting services in the healthcare sector. Lokman Hekim University supports its students in the field of entrepreneurship. Thanks to LHUSTEK (Lokman Hekim University Health and Drug Technology Center) within our university, students can take steps toward entrepreneurship.

Nursing Department Scholarship Rates and 2025–2026 Academic Year Tuition Fees

Turkish Program

50% Scholarship: 260.064 TL

Nursing Department 2024-2025 - ÖSYS Placement Rankings

100% Scholarship: 114.931 - 122.499

50% Scholarship: 139.082 - 232.199

Nursing Department Score Type: Numerical (SAY)

Nursing Department Language of Instruction: Turkish

Nursing Department Education Type: Full-time Education

Nursing Department Education Duration: 4 Years

Nursing Department Education Location: Lokman Hekim University Faculty of Health Sciences, Ankara