Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)

Overview

Medical Laboratory is an important pillar in the health care delivery system. The accuracy in the Lab results directly reflects on the prognosis of the patients. Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory technology course inculcates the students to develop practical skills to work in Biochemistry, microbiology and Pathology laboratories. Students learn methods and techniques of Laboratory procedures in college lab as well as, well equipped modern automatic computerized Laboratory in the hospitals also. After completion of the course, students have the opportunity to get the job in India and abroad also. Further, students also can do MSc (MLT), M. Phil and Ph. D also.

Career Prospects

• The Medical Lab is the backbone of any hospital, either a small nursing home or a large corporate hospital. However much a doctor can assess the patient, he or she cannot give proper treatment without the benefit of laboratory results. The three pillars of Medical Labarotory technology are Biochemistry, Microbiology and Pathology. The Medical Lab Technologists are trained to have basic knowledge in these three pillars of Labaratory Medicine.
• The opportunities for Medical Lab Technicians is limitless considering the very important role labs play in supporting clinicians. Such professionals can find themselves employed in private laboratories, hospitals, blood donor centers, emergency centers, and clinics. They can also find jobs in crime laboratories, research facilities, pharmaceutical companies, universities, and defense.
• Further, students also can pursue PG Programme in Medical Laboratory Technology and after successful completion of PG, they are employed as Lecturers / Instructors in the teaching institutions of Medical Laboratory Technology. They can also start and run diagnostic centers along with the medical professionals.

Eligibility

Candidates belonging to all categories for admission to the Allied Health Sciences should have passed the qualifying examinations after period of 12 years of study with English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Botany & Zoology with minimum 35% marks in each subjects (Academic / Vocational Stream).

Eligibility for Lateral Entry

• The lateral entry is applicable for all the UG Degree Course of Allied Health Science wherever corresponding Diploma Course is available in the concerned specialty. The duration of one year Internship applicable for all the Lateral Entry Candidates.
• Candidates belongs to all categories for admission to the Allied Health Sciences should have passed the qualifying examination after period of 12years of study with English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany and Zoology with minimum 35% marks in each subjects (Academic/Vocational Stream)

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