B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology (B.Sc M.L.T)

Overview

B.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology or B.Sc MLT course is an undergraduate Medical Lab Technology program. Medical Laboratory Technology program can also be named as Clinical laboratory science. It is an allied health profession that is concerned with the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of disease through the use of clinical laboratory tests.

It is a 3-year freshman course that is divided into 3 annual exams i.e. 1 exam each year. To get eligible for this course, one should secure a minimum score in 10+2 with science stream (PCMB) from a recognized board. The pass percentage may vary from institute to institute. The admission to this course is offered by considering the 10+2 merit and entrance exam scores (if any).

Different sorts of testing procedures that are instructed to students during the training time frame will assist them with conducting tests successfully. It additionally helps with distinguishing different sicknesses that are making a patient fall debilitated.

Duration of the course:

Duration shall be for a period of four years including one year of Internship.

Medium of instruction:

The medium of instruction and examination shall be in English.

Scheme of examination:

There shall be three examinations one each at the end of 1 st, 2nd and 3rd year.

Career Opportunities

Hospitals and Clinics: Work as medical laboratory technologists conducting tests and analyses.
Diagnostic Laboratories: Perform diagnostic testing and manage laboratory operations.
Research Laboratories: Engage in research and development projects in medical and clinical research settings.
Public Health Laboratories: Contribute to public health initiatives through testing and analysis.
Biotechnology Companies: Work in quality control and research and development departments.
Pharmaceutical Companies: Participate in drug development and testing processes.
Academic Institutions: Take on teaching roles or work as lab managers in educational settings.
Forensic Laboratories: Conduct forensic analysis and support criminal investigations.
Blood Banks: Work in blood collection, testing, and processing.
Healthcare Management: Pursue administrative and managerial roles within healthcare facilities.
Consulting Firms: Provide expertise in laboratory setup, quality control, and compliance.
Health Informatics: Specialize in managing and analyzing laboratory data using advanced technologies.
Veterinary Laboratories: Perform laboratory testing in animal health and veterinary medicine.
Medical Equipment Companies: Work in the development, testing, and marketing of laboratory equipment and supplies.