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BS Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)

BS Medical Laboratory Technology 

Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) is a discipline under the umbrella of Allied Health Sciences which plays remarkable role in health related clinical and research laboratories. This a four-years degree program that offers a multiple course to produce highly motivated and skilled graduates equipped with the knowledge to lead a successful career in the field of Medical Lab Technology. Medical lab technologists are vital members of the health system and the community because they play key role in the health of community by diagnosing the health problems. MLT graduates help the physicians/practitioners in disease prevention, results interpretation, Public Health Strategies and even in policy making both in public and private sectors. We have state of the art facility to provide teaching and practical exposure to our students under one roof by our highly qualified faculty from renowned and prestigious institutes. This program has bright future and scope especially in the clinical diagnostics and research field.

 

Career opportunities

MLT graduate will get job in

  • Public and Private Hospitals
  • Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories
  • Research laboratories
  • Public and Private Universities
  • Forensic Labs
  • National and International Health Projects
  • Pharmaceutical Industries.
  • National and International Institutes of Health 
  • Laboratory Managers
  • Lab equipment and reagent suppliers’ companies

 

Distinctive program features 

  • MLT graduates also have basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to guide patient
  • After completion degree may pursue higher education as MPhil and PhD to further specialize in career
  • Central role in development of vaccines and diagnostic skills to combat various emerging diseases like COVID-19
  • Have central role in Data collection, Analysis, Interpretation of Laboratory Test finding and Record maintenance via computer tools
  • It’s a best field for females in Pakistan as Medical Laboratory Technology have to work in labs only. No outdoor activity is involved in this field
  • They help the doctors in taking critical medical decisions for the welfare of patients.

 

Eligibility 

  • Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate (Pre-Medical / A-level or Equivalent.
  • Admission test and / or Interview may be required.

BS Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Program Structure Framework
(As per HEC Policy)

First Semester

Course

Credit Hours

Anatomy-1

3 (2+1)

Physiology-1

3 (2+1)

Biochemistry-1

3 (2+1)

Functional English -I

3 (3+0)

Islamic Studies /Ethics

2 (2+0)

Introduction to computer science

2 (1+1)

Total

16

 Second Semester

Course

Credit Hours

Anatomy-II / Human Histology

3 (2+1)

Endocrinology

3 (2+1)

Clinical Biochemistry-II

3 (2+1)

General Pathology

3 (3+0)

Technical report writing/Scientific Writing

2(2+0)

Pakistan Studies

2 (2+0)

Total

16

Third Semester

Course

Credit Hours

Behavioural Sciences

2 (2+0)

Clinical Pathology

3 (2+1)

Haematology-I

3 (2+1)

Medical Microbiology & Sterilization

3 (2+1)

Biosafety and Biosecurity

3 (3+0)

Molecular Cell Biology & Genetics

3 (2+1)

Total

17

Fourth Semester                          

Course

Credit Hours

Immunology and Serology

3 (2+1)

Histopathology & Cytopathology-I

3 (2+1)

Haematology-II

3 (2+1)

Medical Instrumentation

3(2+1)

Clinical Bacteriology

3 (2+1)

Medical Sociology

2 (2+0)

Total

17

Fifth Semester

Course

Credit Hours

Transfusion Medicine

3 (2+1)

Medical Parasitology and Mycology

3 (2+1)

Epidemiology And Community Medicine

2 (2+0)

Histopathology & Cytopathology-II

3 (2+1)

Bioinformatics

2 (1+1)

Virology 

3 (2+1)

Total

16

Sixth Semester

Course

Credit Hours

Quality Control And Lab Management

3(2+1)

Blood Banking

3(2+1)

Biomedical Waste Management

3(2+1)

Biostatistics

3(3+0)

Bioenterpreneurship

2(2+0)

Research Methodology

2(2+0)

Total

16

 Seventh Semester

Course

Credit Hours

Forensic Medicine

3(3+0)

Chemical Pathology Lab rotation

3(1+2)

Haematology Lab rotation

3(1+2)

Advanced Diagnostic & Biomedical Techniques

3(2+1)

Biosafety & Lab Principles

2(1+1)

Clinical Genetics 

3(2+1)

Total

17

Eight Semester

Course

Credit Hours

Advanced Clinical Microbiology

4(3+1)

Clinical Enzymology and Automation

3(2+1)

Microbiology Lab rotation

3(1+2)

Research Project

6(0+6)

Total

16

Total No. of Credit Hours:                  131

 

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