The scope for Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) in Pakistan is broad and growing, with job opportunities available in hospitals, diagnostic labs, public health departments, and pharmaceutical companies. Graduates can work as medical lab technologists, laboratory managers, researchers, or in specialized roles like X-ray, CT scan, and pathology technicians. Career progression includes specialized areas like clinical genetics and opportunities for advancement in the public sector.
Academic Program
BS Medical Laboratory Technology (4-Years)
BS MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
A four-year degree program in Medical Laboratory Technology.
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Program at a glance
Program Overview
- Program
- BS Medical Laboratory Technology
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Degree
- BS
- Semesters
- 8
- Total Credit Hours
- 130
- HE Recommendation
- 124–136
Medical Laboratory Technology
Scope of Medical Laboratory Technology
Curriculum
SCHEME OF STUDIES FOR
BS MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
(4 Years Degree Program)
01 First Semester
| Semester / Year | Name of Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First | Biochemistry-I | 3+1 |
| First | Human Physiology-I | 3+1 |
| First | Human Anatomy-I | 3+1 |
| First | English-I | 2+0 |
| First | Pak Studies | 2+0 |
| First | Behaviorial Sciences | 1+1 |
| Semester Total | 18 | |
02 Second Semester
| Semester / Year | Name of Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Second | Biochemistry-II | 3+1 |
| Second | Human Physiology-II | 3+1 |
| Second | Human Anatomy-II | 3+1 |
| Second | English-II | 2+0 |
| Second | Islamic Studies | 2+0 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
03 Third Semester
| Semester / Year | Name of Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Third | General Pathology-I | 2+1 |
| Third | G. Pharmacology-I | 2+1 |
| Third | Clinical Bacteriology | 2+1 |
| Third | Haematology-I | 2+1 |
| Third | Human Genetics | 2+1 |
| Third | Communication Skills | 2+0 |
| Third | Medical Microbiology-I (for non-MLT students) | 2+1 |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
04 Fourth Semester
| Semester / Year | Name of Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fourth | General Pharmacology-II | 2+1 |
| Fourth | General Pathology-II | 2+1 |
| Fourth | RBCS Disorders | 2+1 |
| Fourth | Clinical Virology and Mycology | 2+1 |
| Fourth | Chemical Pathology | 2+1 |
| Fourth | Computer Skills | 2+0 |
| Fourth | Hematology-II (non MLT students) | 2+1 |
| Fourth | Medical Microbiology-II (non MLT students) | 2+1 |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
05 Fifth Semester
| Semester / Year | Name of Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fifth | WBCS and Platelets Disorders | 2+1 |
| Fifth | Histopathology | 2+1 |
| Fifth | Bioinformatics | 1+2 |
| Fifth | Clinical Parasitology | 2+1 |
| Fifth | Clinical Pathology | 2+1 |
| Fifth | Biotechnology | 1+1 |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
06 Sixth Semester
| Semester / Year | Name of Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Sixth | Medical Laboratory Instrumentations | 2+1 |
| Sixth | Biostatistics | 2+1 |
| Sixth | Immunology & Serology | 2+1 |
| Sixth | Research Methodology | 2+1 |
| Sixth | Blood Banking | 2+1 |
| Sixth | Advances in Medical Lab. Technology | 1+1 |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
07 Seventh Semester
| Semester / Year | Name of Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Seventh | Medical Laboratory Management Skills | 2+1 |
| Seventh | Fundamental of Infection Control | 1+1 |
| Seventh | Molecular Biology | 2+1 |
| Seventh | Epidemiology | 2+0 |
| Seventh | Systemic Diagnostic Bacteriology | 2+1 |
| Seventh | Cytology and Cytogenetics | 2+1 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
08 Eight Semester
| Semester / Year | Name of Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Eight | Research Project | 6 |
| Eight | Seminar | 1+0 |
| Eight | Medical Sociology | 2+1 |
| Eight | Bioethics | 1+1 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
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