BSc MLT (Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology) is an undergraduate degree focused on diagnosing diseases through laboratory testing of blood, urine, tissue, and other body samples.
Duration: 3 years including a compulsory internship.
Eligibility: Passing 10+2 (Class 12) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB), usually with a minimum of 45-50% marks, accept PCM with Biology or Biotechnology. Certain institutes admit students with a DMLT diploma through lateral entry.
Subjects usually covered:
Human anatomy and physiology
Biochemistry
Clinical pathology
Hematology
Microbiology
Histopathology and cytology
Immunology and serology
Blood banking (immunohematology)
Laboratory management and quality control
Medical ethics and instrumentation
Career options:
Medical Laboratory Technologist or Technician
Pathology lab supervisor or manager
Blood bank technologist
Research assistant in labs
Quality control or technical roles in diagnostic companies
Hospital, diagnostic chain, or government lab jobs
Teaching or training roles after further study
Typical employers include hospitals, diagnostic chains (lPathLabs, Thyrocare, SRL), blood banks, research institutes, and pharmaceutical companies.
Higher studies:
MSc in Medical Laboratory Technology or a specialization (Microbiology, Biochemistry, Hematology, etc.)
MBA in Healthcare or Hospital Administration
PhD for research and academic careers
