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

Overview

Medical Laboratory Technology is an integral part of medical care system. Clinical laboratory testing is crucial for detecting and diagnosing diseases. Medical laboratory personnel work behind the scenes, running the test to help the clinicians to diagnose illness and make decisions about treatment of patients. Appropriate laboratory facilities, proper guidance and technical training programmes has been advancing rapidly during the last few decades. Competent technicians with advanced scientific knowledge and excellent skills are needed in all branches of laboratory technology such as Hematology, Clinical pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cytology, Transfusion medicine etc. All medical laboratory technologists have certain common characteristics - they take challenge and responsibility, they are accurate, reliable, work well under pressure and are able to finish a task once started. They set high standards for themselves and expect quality in the work they do. They are deeply committed to their profession. For some one who chooses a career as a medical laboratory technologist, the exploration never ends. BSc. Medical Laboratory technology course is recognised by Paramedical Council, Govt. of Kerala and is affiliated to University of Calicut. The duration of the course shall be Four academic years.

Eligibility

The candidates who have passed Higher secondary examination or examination recognised equivalent there to with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Minimum Education