BS (Hons.) Medical Lab Technology (MLT):

Medical Laboratory Technology is a career that combines the challenges and rewards of medicine with the science of laboratories. Medical laboratory technologists perform a wide range of laboratory analyses and use critical thinking skills to determine the accuracy and validity of test results. They understand the interdependence of testing information and the physiologic and pathologic conditions that influence outcomes to support medical decisions. Clinical laboratory scientists provide test results used by practitioners such as physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician’s assistants in determining the presence, extent, and causes of disease; monitoring therapy; and evaluating testing protocols to ensure optimum and safe public health applications in a variety of health care settings.

Objectives:

  • To possess fundamental knowledge and skills to collect the sample and do analysis
  • To be aware of how to store samples for the different lab tests
  • To have complete knowledge about how to use various instruments and quality protocols related to labs

Scope:

Laboratory Technologists are highly demanding in their professional career in Pakistan. The Govt of Pakistan offers BS-17 to fresh graduate Lab Technologists, which further move to higher scales with education and experience. They can pursue their career as:

  • Lab scientist
  • Lab manager
  • Academics
  • Research & development of future clinical tests and equipment
  • Health care organizations
  • Lab equipment companies (Sales & marketing)
  • Hospitals
  • Independent laboratories & clinics
  • Public health facilities
  • Forensic crime laboratories
  • Federal and state regulatory agencies

Post-MLT Specializations:

  • M. Phil in Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS)
  • M. Phil in:
    • Microbiology
    • Biochemistry
    • Biotechnology
    • Hematology
    • Molecular Biology
    • Immunology

Future Endeavours:

  • Split Degree Program (with international credit transfers)
  • ABIMS will provide the international certification courses

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The minimum eligibility criteria for BS (Hons.) Medical Lab Technology (MLT) program is FSc pre-medical/equivalence as determined by the Inter Board Committee of Chairman (IBCC) with at least 50% marks
  • Age 18-25 years

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