Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology or BSc MLT is an undergraduate course of 3-year, which is divided into six years (two semesters per year). In this course professionals are taught about various aspects of health care. The students perform various diagnostic analyses on body fluids, which include hematology, bacteriology, immunologic, chemical and microscopic during the course. The subjects taught in the program are Clinical Endocrinology & Toxicology Lab, Diagnostic Molecular Biology Lab, Diagnostic Cytology etc.

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The candidates need to secure a minimum pass percentage in their 10+2 examination in the science stream with PCMB as compulsory subjects to be eligible for the BSc MLT course

The colleges and universities that offer BSc MLT courses provide admissions to the students on the basis of entrance examinations conducted by the individual institute and some private institutions also provide direct admissions to the students. Learn More: Paramedical Courses

The main objective of the course is to teach the various testing methods that are followed while conducting tests without any errors such as blood test, blood typing, urine analysis and other tests. The course offers a study of diagnosing the disease by utilizing a clinical laboratory.

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It is also based on reports required to treat with the best medical procedures and facilities. In the modern era of medical science, treatment has completely relied on the tests performed in the laboratory.

The average annual salary in these roles ranges from INR 2 Lakhs to 6 Lakhs per annum and the salary keeps on increasing with experience and expertise.

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The graduates of BSc MLT degree programs have a huge scope of securing a career in various fields after the completion of the course. A talented MLT graduate can earn a challenging profession in any of the public or private sector hospitals like, blood donor centres, emergency centres, laboratories, and so on.

How to Prepare for BSc MLT Course entrance exam?

The most important for a student is to decide factors responsible for succeeding in any entrance exam is to be well aware of the latest exam pattern. Here are some tips that all the candidates should follow while preparing for the entrance exam of BSc MLT:

• Aspirants should make a proper study plan so that they can prepare well before the examination and score good marks.
• Knowing the syllabus is very important which helps students to keep focused on essential topics and key points during the time of examination.
• Candidates need to practice and revise more before the exams so that it will help them to remember the topics studied earlier so that it reduces unnecessary pressure on the day of the examination.
• Having a test preparation book for your entrance exam can help to familiarize you with what types of questions will be asked in the exam, how they are worded, and what exam scorers are looking for in answers.
• One of the best ways to help you prepare for the entrance exam is to take practice versions of it. This has many benefits like you will become familiar with the question wording and style, you will be able to narrow what kind of information might show up on your entrance exam, you will have a control against which you can measure your progress as you continue to study and prepare for the exam.

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How to get Admission in a Good BSc MLT Course college?

To get admission in the best college of Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology you should keep some important points in your mind. So here are some tips for getting into the college of your choice:

• Students should use their application essay as a chance to show their personality in front of the admission officer.
• It's important to make every effort to visit each school that your child is interested in. Not only will you get a feel for campus life, but you'll be expressing your interest in the school as well as have an opportunity to ask important questions.
• Along with the essay, an interview is another way for a student to convey his/her personality to admissions officers.
• Take advantage of college fairs and other opportunities to collect information about different colleges/universities because many institutions will keep track of the students who seek out information, updating their files every time prospective candidates make a campus visit or take a tour.
• Be updated with the deadlines of filling the application forms through websites, newspapers and magazines.

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BSc MLT Top Colleges

B.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Technology) course is offered by many top colleges and universities across the country. We have enlisted some of the top college/universities offering this course with several other details.

COLLEGE	AVERAGE ANNUAL FEES	ADMISSION PROCESS
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka	INR 1.20 Lakh	Entrance based
Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, Delhi NCR	INR 1.45 Lakh	Entrance based
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Orissa	INR 85,000	Entrance based
King’s George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh	INR 73,000	Entrance based
SRM Institute of Technology, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu	INR 55,000	Entrance based
Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu	INR 23,255	Entrance based
Chandigarh University, Chandigarh	INR 1 Lakh	Entrance based
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka	INR 17,970	Entrance based
Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala	INR 18,910	Entrance based
Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh	INR 9,500	Entrance based

BSc MLT College Comparison

A comparison has been made among some of the top colleges offering Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology course in the table given below. The comparison is based on the parameters like NIRF ranking, admission process, annual fees, average salary, and top recruiters.

Parameter	Manipal Academy of Higher Education	Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University	Jamia Hamdard University
Overview	The Manipal Academy of Higher Education [MAHE], formerly known as Manipal University, was established in 1953 and is located in Manipal, Karnataka. MAHE has branches in Bengaluru, Mangalore, Sikkim, and Jaipur. MAHE also has international branches in Antigua, Nepal, Dubai, and Malaysia. Every year, for the MAHE admission, students from all over the country visit the campus. More than 300 programs are offered by the Manipal University.	Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University is one of the major institutions of higher and good quality of learning. SOAU is aiming to mould future generations through innovative research and studies. It is a deemed to be University course in different fields. It is equipped with all the modern pieces of equipment which help in the better interface between the teachers and students.	Jamia is deemed to be a university accredited by NAAC with an ‘A' grade. Jamia Hamdard University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Information Technology, Computer Applications, Physiotherapy, and Occupational Therapy. Doctoral programmes in several disciplines are also available.
NIRF ranking	14	38	37
Location	Manipal, Karnataka	Bhubaneswar, Orissa	New Delhi, Delhi NCR
Admission process	Entrance based	Entrance based	Entrance based
Average annual fees	INR 1.20 Lakh	INR 85,000	INR 85,000
Average annual package	INR 5.25 Lakhs	INR 3 Lakhs	INR 6 Lakhs
Top recruiters	TCS, Wipro, ICICI Bank, HCL Technologies, Accenture, WNS Global, Lupin, NIIT, Torrent, HP Global, Escorts etc.	Deloitte, IBM, Wipro, Amazon, Hyatt, TCS, Hilton, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Microsoft, Capgemini, OYO Rooms, Mahindra Rise etc.	Mahindra & Mahindra, TCS, Accenture, Wipro, Quark Media, Cipla Limited, Birla soft, Maruti, Newgen, Max New York Life, WNS Global etc.

BSc MLT Course Comparison

The basic difference between BSc MLT and DMLT programs are provided in the table below for the aspirants to understand the differences between these two courses:

BASIS	B.Sc. MLT	DMLT
Full form	Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology	Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
Overview	Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology provides training to aspirants about various operations, treatments, and preventions of diseases that are carried out in the clinical laboratories.	Students who are interested in investigating and diagnosing of the various elements which are related to the prevention and cure of the disease can pursue the Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology Course.
Eligibility	50% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology as compulsory subjects.	45-50% marks in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects.
Admission process	Entrance exam/Merit-Based	Entrance exam/Merit-Based
Average annual fees	INR 10K - 4L per annum	INR 20,000-80,000
Job positions	Medical Laboratory Technician, Clinical Laboratory Technician, Phlebotomist, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technologist, Lab Technologist, Biochemist, Medical Phlebotomist etc.	Lab Assistant, Health Care Assistant, Laboratory System Analyst, Health and Safety Assistant, Educational Consultant, Hospital Outreach Co-Ordinator etc.
Average annual salary	INR 2L - 6L per annum	INR 20,000-80,000

BSc MLT Jobs

We have Listed some of the popular job positions offered to successful graduates of the discipline along with the corresponding job descriptions and average annual salaries offered to the graduates of B.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Technology):

JOBS	DESCRIPTION	AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY
Medical Record Technician	A Medical Record Technician maintains medical records operations by following policies and procedures, reporting needed changes, they initiate medical record by searching master patient index, they ensure medical record availability by routing records to emergency departments.	INR 4.3 Lakhs
Medical Officer	Medical Officers responsibilities are to overseeing the medical care of patients and the functions performed by medical staff, they may participate directly in care when services are being initially implemented, they help assess and diagnose needs and plans of action for individual and families.	INR 5.12 Lakhs
Laboratory Manager	The lab manager's responsibility involves, to conduct testing in timely manner, personally reviewing any abnormal results to find the root of the irregularity. The laboratory quality manager also hires and manages staffs, ensuring that all employees are receiving proper training or not.	INR 2.41 Lakhs
Lab Assistant	A lab assistant takes notes, record data, and results, and organize documentation, transfer data and results from notes and records to computer formats, organize and maintain lab storage, samples, lab assistant follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens, they identify and label samples, and prepare equipment and workspace.	INR 2.07 Lakhs

 

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