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BS. (MLT) Medical Lab Technology

BS in Medical Lab Technology (BS-MLT) is a four-year degree program that equips students with knowledge and skills in lab tests used in the detection, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases. The program consists of general education subjects ( such as English, Mathematics and statistics etc) and professional subjects (such as clinical Chemistry, Microbiology and Parasitology, Hematology, Blood Banking and Serology, etc).

You will be taught on how to collect, preserve and analyze specimens such as blood, urine, cells and tissues as well as the preparation of reagents (compounds or substances added to a specimen in order to create a chemical reaction) and stains (a discoloration made by a foreign matter). The program will also train you on how to use modern equipment, instruments and scientific methods to provide accurate lab results.

The teaching methods used are classroom discussions, laboratory practicum exercises (wherein a student demonstrates what has been taught) and clinical lab internships in hospitals.

The Medical Lab Technology Program includes intensive practical laboratory experience during the last semester of you final year. The lab practice offer state-of-the-art computer instrumentation using the latest methods and technologies. During your practicum experience, you will apply theoretical knowledge and learn the skills to perform lab procedures, to recognize and solve problems, to assume future leadership roles, to carry out research, and to educate others. You will work one-on-one with a staff technologist as you gain hands-on experience in diagnostic lab medicine and public health. The Medical Lab Technology Program prepares students for a range of careers in medical centers, public health departments, research centers and more. Students also go on to advanced study in any number of fields including medicine, pathology and public health.

Medical lab scientists have the best of both world: medicine and science. You will perform lab tests used to uncover and diagnose diseases. Physicians will rely upon your knowledge and skills and count on you to perform essential patient lab tests. In today’s clinical laboratories, areas of scientific exploration include immunology, microbiology, hematology, chemistry and transfusion medicine. All physician-ordered lab tests, from therapeutic drug monitoring to bacterial identification, are performed by medical laboratory technologists. You’ll operate complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments and be trained to identify various pathogens and human cells using microscopes and a battery of scientific methods.

Public health laboratorians work on the front line by protecting the nation’s health. You will work closely with other public health professionals and clinical laboratorians in investigating and controlling emerging infectious diseases and outbreaks, preventing disease and disability in vulnerable populations, and monitoring the environments in which we live, work and play. You will also prepare for and respond to local, state and national emergencies such as pandemic influenza, bioterrorism and natural disaster.

Objectives

• Learn and apply theory and techniques in the medical pathology laboratory.
• Avoid problems pertaining to collecting, transporting, handling and conducting tests on laboratory samples.
• Confidently and correctly carry out all the benchwork required for diagnostic tests in various disciplines of pathology.
• Demonstrate proper handling and preventative maintenance of instruments.
• Convey timely laboratory results to the clinicians.
• Perform and monitor quality control in the laboratory.
• Assist the consultants in research.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and decision making.

Eligibility Criteria

• 50% of marks in Pre-Medical/Medical Technology are required for admission.
• 50% marks in the SZABMU entry test is pre-requite for admission.

Duration

It is a four-years duration program spread over 8 semesters.

Study Scheme

Assessment

The students’ study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester by giving assignments, quizzes, mid-term, and final term examinations.

Project/Thesis

Students are required to complete a Project / Thesis in the last Semester.

Award Of Degree

To become eligible for the award of degree, the student is required to obtain a minimum CGPA  of 2.0 out of 4.

Fee Structure

Disclaimer

The courses may be revised from time to time as a result of continuous review to bring them at par with courses being taught at top-class national and foreign universities. While reviewing the courses, the needs of the local industry and job market are also given full consideration.