One of the fastest growing fields of study in the modern healthcare space is Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT). It is a 3 years career oriented course. With the advancement of medical science, doctors require the assistance of medical laboratories for the diagnosis and treatment of rapidly growing diseases and new viruses.
The course involves learning to conduct tests, handling equipment, collecting information, making reports, and documenting. The subjects that will be taught are human anatomy, human physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, bio-medical waste management, clinical hematology, immunology & serology, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
Duration: 3 Years
Course Level: UG Degree course
Eligibility 10+2 (Biology) or its equivalent with 50%
Age: Minimum 17 years on or before 30th November of the year of admission.
Note: Candidates awaiting their Higher Secondary Exam results can also apply for the DMLT course.
Career Path
After the successful completion of the course, students are guaranteed job opportunities because of the huge gap between the need and the availability of trained paramedical professionals in India.
- Hospitalsat each level, rural to urban, village to metropolitan cities, private or government, and small nursing homes or multi-specialty hospitals require lab technicians.
- Diagnostic Companies providing in pathology services, like – SRL, Dr.Lall, etc.
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Independent pathology labs, blood banks etc.
- Opportunities are also open in industries and research centres.