B.Sc MLT (Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology
Eligibility
- Minimum Qualification: 12th Pass with Science (PCB – Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
- Age: Usually 17+ years at admission.
- Course Overview (3 Years / 6 Semesters)
- B.Sc MLT is an undergraduate professional degree preparing students for advanced diagnostic laboratory work.
Key subjects / skills taught:
- Clinical Biochemistry & Molecular Diagnostics
- Hematology & Blood Banking
- Clinical Microbiology & Immunology
- Histopathology & Cytology
- Lab Management & Quality Control
- Clinical Research & Laboratory Ethics
- Instrumentation & Automation in Labs
- Biostatistics & Data Interpretation
- Practical Training + Internship in Hospitals / Labs
Career Scope After B.Sc MLT
You can work as:
- Medical Laboratory Technologist / Scientist
- Clinical Biochemist / Hematology Technologist
- Blood Bank Technologist
- Histopathology / Cytology Lab Technician
- Lab Supervisor / Quality Control Officer
- Research Assistant in Diagnostic or Pharma Labs
- Multispeciality & Corporate Hospitals
- Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories
- Blood Banks & Organ Transplant Labs
- Pharmaceutical & Biotech Industries
- Government Hospitals & Public Health Labs
- Research & Academic Institutions
- ₹15,000–₹25,000/month (entry-level, private labs in India)
- ₹30,000–₹50,000/month in corporate hospitals or large diagnostic centres
- ₹60,000–₹1.5 lakh/month abroad (Middle East, Canada, UK, Australia, depending on licensing)
Future Scope & Growth
Higher Studies / Specialization
- M.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
- M.Sc in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology
- Clinical Research / Ph.D. in Medical Sciences
- PGDMLT / ADMLT (for advanced skills & managerial roles)
Government Jobs
- Senior Lab Technologist / Scientist posts in AIIMS, Govt Hospitals, Public Health Labs, ICMR, DRDO, CSIR.
- Salary: ₹35,000–₹60,000/month after experience or selection exams.
Private Sector Growth
- Move into Lab Supervisor / Manager / Quality Control Head roles.
- Corporate hospital chains like Apollo, Fortis, Max, SRL, Metropolis offer high growth.
- Teaching / Training
- Become a Lecturer / Trainer in Paramedical Colleges offering DMLT / B.Sc MLT programs.
Abroad Opportunities
- High demand for skilled MLT graduates in Gulf countries, UK, Canada, Australia.
- Licensing exams and English proficiency (IELTS) required for Western countries.
Summary Table
Aspect Details
| Eligibility | 12th Science (PCB) |
| Duration | 3 Years / 6 Semesters |
| Job Role | Medical Laboratory Technologist / Lab Supervisor / Research Assistant |
| Starting Salary | ₹15,000–₹25,000/month (private); ₹60,000+/month abroad |
| Higher Studies | 1M.Sc MLT / Microbiology / Clinical Research / Ph.D |
| Government Jobs | Senior Lab Technologist / Scientist posts in Govt Hospitals & Labs |
Growth Lab In-Charge / Quality Control Head / Teaching / Abroad Jobs | |
Career Path (Simple)
12th Science → B.Sc MLT (3 Years) → Medical Lab Technologist → Senior Technologist / Supervisor → M.Sc / PGDMLT → Govt / Private High-Salary / Abroad / Teaching.