Medical Laboratory Technology is a profession that combines the challenges and rewards of medicine with laboratory science. Medical laboratory Technologists perform complex and varied laboratory analysis, and use critical thinking skills in determining the accuracy and validity of test results. They recognize the interdependency of testing information and possess the knowledge of physiologic and pathologic conditions affecting results in order to support medical decisions. In diverse health care settings, clinical laboratory scientists provide test results used by such practitioners 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.
Application Criteria:
Candidate must have passed FSC/HSSC(pre-medical)/ A-level with at least 60% marks.
Candidate must have passed MDCAT with at least 60% marks.
Aggregate Formula:
MDCAT: 50%
FSC/HSSC(pre-medical)/ A-level: 50%
Course Duration:
4 Years
Number of Semesters:
8 (eight)
Fee:
Registration Fee: Rs 10,000 (Only in 1st semester at the time of admission)
Tuition Fee: Rs 40,000 per Semester
Hostel Facility
Hostels are present in Faisalabad Medical University for MBBS and BDS students, but Allied Health Sciences students are NOT ALLOWED to stay in hostels and no separate hostel facility is provided to them by university.
However, some private hostels are located nearby, which can be availed by Allied Health Sciences students.
Transport Facility
Transport Facility is present in Faisalabad Medical University for MBBS and BDS students, but Allied Health Sciences students are NOT ALLOWED to use this transport facility.
Career Opportunities Upon Graduation:
BS Medical Lab Technology is a four-year undergraduate degree program that prepares students for careers in the field of medical laboratory technology. Medical laboratory technology is a vital aspect of the healthcare industry, as it involves the use of advanced technology and techniques to perform laboratory tests and analyses that are used to diagnose, monitor, and treat a wide range of medical conditions.
As a student in the BS Medical Lab Technology program, you will receive a strong foundation in the theories and principles of medical laboratory technology, with a focus on the knowledge and skills needed to work in the field. You will also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through clinical rotations and other practical learning experiences.
Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared to enter the workforce as a medical laboratory technologist or to continue your education in a related field. With a degree in BS Medical Lab Technology, you will have a wide range of career options available to you, including working in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
In addition to working as a medical laboratory technologist, there are many other career paths that you may choose to pursue with a degree in BS Medical Lab Technology. Some graduates go on to work in research, developing new technologies and techniques for medical laboratory testing. Others pursue careers in education, working as instructors or professors in the field.
Regardless of which career path you choose to pursue, a degree in BS Medical Lab Technology will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to make a difference in the lives of patients. As a medical laboratory technologist or other healthcare professional, you will be able to help doctors and other medical professionals accurately diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions, and to make a positive impact on your community.
Overall, the scope of BS Medical Lab Technology is wide and varied, with many exciting career opportunities available to graduates. Whether you are interested in working as a medical laboratory technologist, pursuing research, or entering a related field, a degree in BS Medical Lab Technology can help you achieve your goals.
Educational:
There are numerous opportunities for a student to continue his/her education after completing the
B.Sc. MLT degree. These are; M. Phil in Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) at the University of Health Sciences Lahore.M Phil. in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Hematology, Molecular Biology, and Immunology from Punjab University, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore, Karachi University, NIH Islamabad, University of Arid Agriculture Rawalpindi, and Baqai Medical University Karachi and much other public and private sector universities in Pakistan and abroad.
Lab Technologists are also eligible to apply for foreign and local scholarships for higher studies offered by the Higher Education Commission, Govt. of Pakistan
Professional Scope:
The demand for clinical laboratory scientists is outstanding. Today, there is a greater demand than supply of trained clinical laboratory scientists. Graduates have a wide choice of practice settings: hospitals, independent laboratories, clinics, public health facilities, forensic crime laboratories, sales and marketing of diagnostic instruments and reagents, federal and state regulatory agencies, and research and development of future clinical tests and instruments. In addition, a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science provides an excellent background for admission to other professional programs, such as Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Podiatry. Laboratory Technologists are also 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.
Special Thanks to Esha Yousaf(AHS Batch 25) for helping us compile this information for you.
