BSC(MLT)., - MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
ABOUT THE COURSE:
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Medical Laboratory is the important pillar in the health care delivery system. The accuracy in the Lab results directly reflects on the prognosis of the patients. Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory technology course inculcates the students to develop practical skills to work in Biochemistry, microbiology and Pathology laboratories. Students learn methods and techniques of lab procedures in college lab as well as, well equipped modern automatic computerized Lab also.
As vital members of the health care team, medical laboratory professionals play a critical role in collecting the information needed to give the best care to an ill or injured patient. The fact is that the practice of modern medicine would be impossible without the tests performed in the laboratory.
The students are well trained to handle sophisticated laboratory equipment, including cell counters, microscopes and automated analyzers. These devices are used to search for parasites, bacteria and other microorganisms. Medical laboratory technicians carry out less complicated procedures and tests than do medical laboratory technologists.
Medical laboratory technician or technologist (MLT) is a healthcare professional who performs chemical, hematological, immunologic, histopathological, cytopathological, microscopic and bacteriological diagnostic analyses on body fluids such as blood, urine, sputum, stool, cerebrospinal fluid, peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid and synovial fluid as well as other specimen.
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Lab Technician
- Lab Technologist
- Lab Supervisors
- Lab Manager
- Lab Assistant
- Lab Analyst
- Instructor/tutor
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- Clinical chemistry (chemical analysis of body fluids)
- Hematology
- Immunology
- Cytotechnolgy
- Microbiology
- Phlebotomy
- Urine analysis
- Parasitology
- Blood sample matching
- Drug efficacy tests
- Serology
ELIGIBILITY
- Age: 17 - 35 Years.
- Should have Passed +2 or equivalent.
- Minimum 50% marks in +2
- Maths / Science stream
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
INDIAN STUDENTS
The following certificates / documents have to be submitted along with duly filled Application form (Originals + 4 Photostat Copies)
- Transfer Certificate from the Institution last studied.
- SSLC/HSC / AISSCE / ISCE / CBSE / Intermediate mark statement(s).
- Migration Certificate for the students who have passed other than HSC Examination of Tamil Nadu.
- Eligibility Certificate obtained from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai (For students who have passed their Qualifying examination other than HSC Examination, Tamil Nadu)
- Community Certificate
- Native Certificate
- Passport Size Photographs (5 Nos.)
- Aadhaar Copy
NRI STUDENTS
- He/ She should be registered in the website https://indianfrro.gov.in under the Form-S/ Form-2.
- NRI status of financial supporter issued by the Indian Embassy of the respective country under their seal.
- Certificate of Relationship between NRI financial supporter and the candidate issued by the competent authority, valid Indian Passport of the NRI financial supporter.
- Original and Copies of Passport and Visa of the candidate.
- NRE (Non Resident External) Bank Account Pass Book of the financial supporter.
- Candidates must be medically fit to pursue the course.