B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology (B.Sc.MLT)

Medical Laboratory Technology is one of the largest and most important professions that provide allied health care. A Bachelor’s of Science in Medical Lab Technology is a four-year degree that prepares a student to take a job as a clinical laboratory scientist (technologist) upon graduation or to further their education by entering medical or dental school. These technologists are skilled scientists who perform tests that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. As vital members of the health care team, they assist physicians during the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Career Opportunities:

Career as a Medical laboratory technician/technologist offer you the opportunity to have a significant impact on patient care, without actually interacting with patients. With required skill you can find yourself employed in a hospital, minor emergency centers, private laboratory, blood donor centers, doctor’s office or clinics. You can aim to become a technologist in due time and work experience. Medical lab technicians can also find jobs in research facilities, crime laboratories, universities, pharmaceutical companies and military. With their specialized skills, lab technologists are always in demand in hospitals, specialty hospitals, laboratories etc. You could grow to become:

• Laboratory manager/Consultant/supervisor
• Health care Administrator
• Hospital Outreach coordination
• Laboratory information system Analyst/Consultant
• Educational consultant / coordinator/ director
• Health and safety officer etc

Medical technologists are also needed in industry like pharmaceutical for positions in product development, marketing, sales, quality assurance, environmental health and insurance, among others.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Students with minimum 50% in 10+2 science or equivalent.

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