Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences
About the Course:
With a career in the Medical Laboratory, you make the choices. Your opportunities are limited only by your imagination. Clinical laboratory testing plays a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Clinical laboratory technologists, also referred to as clinical laboratory scientists or medical technologists. Medical and clinical laboratory technologists generally have a bachelor’s degree in medical technology. They perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests.
Technologists microscopically examine blood, tissue, and other body substances. They make cultures of body fluid and tissue samples, to determine the presence of bacteria, fungi, parasites, or other microorganisms. They analyze samples for chemical content or reaction and determine blood glucose and cholesterol levels. They also type and cross match blood samples for transfusions. The course is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and is offered by Padmashree Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology.
Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
4 years
- One-year compulsory rotational postings during which students have to work under the supervision of experienced staff.
- At Padmashree, our team of admissions advisors is available to assist you and respond to any concerns quickly and efficiently. We want to make getting your education as easy as possible.
Academic year commences from Sept/Oct
A candidate seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science Degree Course in MLT shall have studied English as one of the principal subject during the tenure of the course.
- Two year Pre-University examination or equivalent as recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences with, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects of study.
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- Pre-Degree course from a recognized University considered as equivalent by RGUHS, (Two years after ten years of schooling) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects of study.
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- Any equivalent examination recognized by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore for the above purpose with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects of study.
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- The vocational higher secondary education course conducted by Vocational Higher Secondary Education, Government of Kerala with five subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English in addition to vocational subjects conducted is considered equivalent to plus TWO examinations of Government of Karnataka Pre University Course.
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- Candidates with two years diploma from a recognized Government Board in a subject for which the candidate desires to enroll, in Bsc MLT course shall have passed plus 12 [10+2] with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, as subjects or candidates with 3 years diploma from a recognized Government Board in a subject for which the candidate desires to enroll, in the Bsc MLT course should have studied Physics, Biology and Chemistry as subjects during the tenure of the course.
- Lateral entry to second year for allied health science courses for candidates who have passed diploma program from the Government Boards and recognized by RGUHS, fulfilling the conditions specified above under sl. No. 5 and these students are eligible to take admission on lateral entry system only in the same subject studied at diploma level from the academic year 2008-09 vide RGUHS Notification no. AUTH/AHS/317/2008-09 dated 01.08.2008.
Notes
- The candidate shall have passed individually in each of the subjects.
- Candidates who have completed diploma or vocational course through Correspondence shall not be eligible for any of the courses mentioned above.
- Lab technician
- Lab technologist
- Lab supervisor
- Lab manager
- Lab assistant
- Instructor/Tutor
Medical labs are where MLT professionals can be seen in action. Government hospitals, private hospitals, clinics and nursing homes having medical labs are known to recruit medical technicians. Independent commercial medical labs and pathological labs are also known to recruit MLT professionals.
