M.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology is a two-year postgraduate course for students looking forward to building their career as a Medical Lab Technician. The course is designed to impart students' theoretical and practical knowledge of Microbiology, Haematology, Cytology, Blood bank, Biochemistry, Toxicology etc. M.Sc Medical Lab Technology course produces practically experienced and technically sound professionals who are eligible to work in private hospitals and biomedical laboratory centers. To be eligible for M.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology candidate must have a valid B.Sc degree in the respective field.
Some of the major highlights of M.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology course are as follows:
Level |
Postgraduate |
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Name of the course |
Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology |
Short Name |
M.Sc. in MLT |
Duration |
2 Years |
Mode |
Regular |
Exam Type |
Semester |
Minimum Qualification |
Graduation Degree |
Selection Process |
Merit-Based/ Through Entrance Exam |
Course Fee |
INR 10,000 to INR 1.5 LPA |
Average Salary |
INR 3 LPA - INR 16 LPA |
Employment Sectors |
Hospitals, Clinics, Nursing Homes, Public health facilities, Clinical Laboratories, Pathological Labs |
Job Profiles |
Laboratory manager, Consultant, Health care administrator, Hospital outreach coordinator, Educational consultant, Supervisors of clinical laboratories, Laboratory information system analyst, Health and Safety Officer etc |
To be eligible for M.Sc in Medical Laboratory candidates must meet the eligibility which is as follows:
Must have a B.Sc degree in MLT or BMLT or equivalent course.
In most of the college, the minimum percentage required for admission is 55%.
The percentage required for admission will vary from college to college
Admission to the M.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology course is either done on the basis of merit/ or on the basis of the entrance exam.
Merit-Based Admission
In merit-based admissions, candidates are selected on the basis of their marks scored in the Intermediate examination. For this, candidates simply have to apply to the college or university. After the results for the last qualifying exams are out. the colleges will release their cut-off scores. If candidates have scored more than or equal to the cut-off scores of the intended college, they will be eligible for enrollment at that institute.
Entrance- Based Admission
The second way for selection to the M.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology is through entrance exams. Candidates are selected on the basis of their marks scored in the entrance examinations of an institute. For this, candidates first have to apply to the university/ college. The institute will provide candidates with an exam schedule and those who qualify the exam will be eligible for admissions.
The average course fee for M.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology course is as follows:
Institute Type |
Minimum Fee |
Maximum Fee |
---|---|---|
Government College |
Rs 10,000/- |
Rs 1,50,000/- |
Private College |
Rs 75,000 |
Rs 20,00,000/- |
The semester-wise syllabus for M.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology course is as follows:
1st Semester:-
S.No |
Major topics to study |
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1 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology |
2 |
Molecular Biology |
3 |
Clinical Biochemistry |
4 |
Haematology |
5 |
Molecular Biology Lab |
6 |
Clinical Biochemistry lab |
7 |
Haematology Lab |
2nd Semester:-
S.No |
Major topics to study |
---|---|
1 |
Medical Microbiology |
2 |
Immunology |
3 |
Serology |
4 |
Blood Bank lab |
5 |
Microbiology |
6 |
Research Lab |
7 |
Research Methodology |
8 |
Community Medicine Epidemiology |
3rd Semester:-
S.No |
Major topics to study |
---|---|
1 |
Urine Analysis |
2 |
Human Disorder |
3 |
Stool Examination Lab |
4 |
Sputum analysis Lab |
5 |
Hospital Management |
6 |
Forensic Science |
7 |
Toxicology |
8 |
Modern Medical Practices |
4th Semester:-
S.No |
Major topics to study |
---|---|
1 |
Non- Invasive Techniques |
2 |
Separation Techniques |
3 |
Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
4 |
Histopathology |
5 |
Modern Diagnostic |
6 |
Project |
7 |
Dissertation |
Some of the popular employment sectors and job profiles for candidates who completed their M.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology course are mentioned below:
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Job Profiles |
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Here is the salary of some of the popular employment profiles of those who have completed their M.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology:-
Job Profile |
Laboratory Manager |
Health and Safety Officer |
Medical Lab Technician |
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Starting Salary |
Rs 3,80,000 |
Rs 4,50,000 |
Rs. 2,80,000 |
Average Salary |
Rs 8,50,000/- |
Rs 8,00,000/- |
Rs. 3, 50,000 |
Highest Salary |
Rs 12,50,000 |
Rs 18,00,000 |
Rs. 4,00,000 |