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Master in Medical Laboratory Technology

 

Programme Overview

The two year MSc Medical Laboratory Techniques program is offered by Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Department of MLT, ERA University. Students receive training in the newest technologies for medical research in addition to the traditional fundamentals of medical lab technology, such as data collection, sampling, and reporting. Students are exposed to sessions of practical training under the direction of seasoned healthcare experts in ERA’S lucknow medical college and hospital which is more than 1000 bedded NABH accrediated hospital. From the very beginning, students get intensive pre-placement training aimed at making them employable by the end of the course.
The goal of our MSc in Medical Laboratory Techniques (MLT) program is to provide students with the information, abilities, and proficiency required to succeed in the ever changing and dynamic field of medical diagnostics.
Our curriculum prepares graduates for fulfilling jobs in healthcare with an emphasis on advanced laboratory techniques, diagnostic procedures,and quality assurance. Our program offers a curriculum that covers topics for working professionals trying to improve their abilities or young graduates eager to launch their careers all facets of diagnostic medicine. Our program is designed to give students a strong foundation in laboratory science, covering topics such as microbiology, immunology, and clinical chemistry and Hematology.

The M.SC MLT program offers 3 specialities:

  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Hematology and blood banking

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

MASTER IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (M.SC MLT - BIOCHEMISTRY)

  • Post graduates will be capable of handling and supervising the full range of biochemistry laboratory tests.
  • Post graduates will become competent in evaluating test systems and interpreting the algorithms of biochemistry.
  • Post graduates will have expertise to mentor research projects and instruct undergraduate students.
  • Post graduates will be able to manage andproperly utilize the data generated in laboratories to acquire more profiency and accuracy in the field of diagniostics.

MASTER IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (M.SC MLT - MICROBIOLOGY)

  • Proficiently supervise medical laboratory services in all sorts of clinical laboratories and carry out the entire spectrum of clinical laboratory investigations linked to medical microbiology and hence Provide medical care in all kinds of clinical labs, from primary care settings to tertiary medical facilities in the areas of clinical Bacteriology, Immunology, Mycology, and Virology.
  • Competent in evaluating test systems and interpreting the algorithms of Medical Microbiology.
  • Manage information, to support the efficient, accurate, timely, and economical reporting of data generated in laboratories.
  • To mentor research projects and instruct undergraduate students.

MASTER IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (M.SC MLT) - HEMATOLOGY AND BLOOD BANKING

  • Expertly supervise and accomplish a full range of Haematological and immune-hematological laboratory tests.
  • Develop and assess test systems and interpretive algorithms.
  • Manage information, to support the efficient, accurate, timely, and economical reporting of data generated in laboratories.
  • To mentor research projects and instruct undergraduate students.
  • Faculty development in Medical Laboratory technology (MLT).

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

MASTER IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (M.SC MLT - BIOCHEMISTRY)

  • Development of information regarding cutting-edge procedures in the health and medical systems.
  • Conduct and supervise routine clinical biochemistry laboratory testing.
  • Application and utilization of various techniques utilized in biochemistry laboratory analysis.
  • Students would have been trained in standard laboratory testing.
  • Effective communication with the healthcare team, customers, and patients during laboratory testing.
  • Should know the interpretation of logical analysis in clinical lab testing.
  • Should be able to trained the co-workers and staff to work on the automated machine.

MASTER IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (M.SC MLT - MICROBIOLOGY)

At the end of the course, the student should be able to :

  • Provide medical care in all kinds of clinical labs, from primary care settings to tertiary medical facilities in the areas of clinical bacteriology, Immunology, Mycology, and Virology.
  • Generate sample-oriented decisions on programmed criteria including the understanding of critical values.
  • Effective communication with the healthcare team, customers, and patients during laboratory testing.
  • Process data and maintain quality control in accordance the standard laboratory procedures.
  • Train students in standard laboratory testing.
  • Upgrade knowledge and proficiency in the ever-evolving field of healthcare.
  • Should be capable of generalizing data required.
  • Should be able to train the co-workers and staff to work on the automated machine.

MASTER IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (M.SC MLT) - HEMATOLOGY AND BLOOD BANKING

At the end of the course, the student should be able to :

  • Manage/ Perform routine Haematological and immune-hematological laboratory tests.
  • Generate sample-oriented decisions on programmed criteria including the understanding of critical values.
  • Effective communication with the healthcare team, customers, and patients during laboratory testing.
  • Process data and maintain quality control in accordance with the standard laboratory procedures.
  • Train students in standard laboratory testing.
  • Upgrade knowledge and proficiency in the ever-evolving field of healthcare.
  • Should be capable of generalizing data required.
  • Should be able to train the co-workers and staff to work on the automated machine.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

MASTER IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (M.SC MLT - BIOCHEMISTRY)

  • The candidate should have passed a Bachelor of science in Medical Laboratory techniques from any recognized institution.
  • Minimum percentage of marks: 55% aggregate.
  • The candidate should have cleared Era university’s entrance exams.

MASTER IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (M.SC MLT - MICROBIOLOGY)

  • The candidate should have passed a Bachelor of science in Medical Laboratory technology.
  • Minimum percentage of marks: 55% aggregate.
  • The candidate should have cleared Era University’s entrance exams.

MASTER IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (M.SC MLT) - HEMATOLOGY AND BLOOD BANKING

  • The candidate should have passed a Bachelor of science in Medical Laboratory techniques.
  • Minimum percentage of marks: 55% aggregate.
  • The candidate should have cleared Era University’s entrance exams.

COURSE DURATION

MASTER IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (M.SC MLT - BIOCHEMISTRY)

  • Total 2 years (4 semesters or 2048 hours) with 1.5 years and practical (1536 hours) + 6 months (512 hours) Research project/dissertation.

MASTER IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (M.SC MLT - MICROBIOLOGY)

  • Total 2 years (4 semesters or 2048 hours) with 1.5 years and practical (1536 hours) + 6 months (512 hours) Research project/dissertation.

MASTER IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (M.SC MLT) - HEMATOLOGY AND BLOOD BANKING

  • Total 2 years (4 semesters or 2048 hours) with 1.5 years and practical (1536 hours) + 6 months (512 hours) Research project/dissertation.

CAREER PROSPECTS

MASTER IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (M.SC MLT - BIOCHEMISTRY)

A Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Laboratory techniques (M.Sc MLT) with a specialization in Biochemistry can open up a wide range of career opportunities and skills in laboratory techniques used to diagnose and manage Human-Metabolism-related diseases.

Here are some potential career paths and prospects for graduates:

  • Clinical Laboratory Technologist
  • Specialised technologist in Biochemistry
  • Research Scientist
  • Public Health Specialist
  • Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical Industries
  • Laboratory Manager: Forensic Scientist
  • As a teaching faculty in an Allied or Paramedical College

These positions make use of the laboratory methods, data analysis, and comprehension of intricate biological systems learned by an MSc in Medical Laboratory techniques. Additionally, the degree offers a basis for additional research or specialization in fields such as genetics, immunology, or molecular biology. Medical laboratory techniques is a vast and potentially highly fulfilling area that connects a passion for science with the health and welfare of people.

MASTER IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (M.SC MLT - MICROBIOLOGY)

A Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Laboratory techniques with a specialization in Microbiology can open up a wide range of career opportunities and skills in laboratory techniques used to diagnose and manage Microbes-Human interaction-related diseases

Here are some potential career paths and prospects for graduates:

  • Clinical Laboratory Technologist
  • Specialised technologist in Bacteriology
  • Research Scientist
  • Public Health Specialist
  • Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical Industries
  • Laboratory Manager: Forensic Scientist
  • As a teaching faculty in an Allied or Paramedical College

MASTER IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (M.SC MLT) - HEMATOLOGY AND BLOOD BANKING

A Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Laboratory techniques with a specialization in Hematology& blood banking can open up a wide range of career opportunities and skills in laboratory techniques used to diagnose and manage Blood-related diseases.

Here are some potential career paths and prospects for graduates:

  • Clinical Laboratory Technologist
  • Specialised technologist in Hematology and Blood Banking
  • Research Scientist
  • Public Health Specialist
  • Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical Industries
  • Laboratory Manager: Forensic Scientist
  • As a teaching faculty in an Allied or Paramedical College

These positions make use of the laboratory methods, data analysis, and comprehension of intricate biological systems learned by an MSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Additionally, the degree offers a basis for additional research or specialization in fields such as genetics, immunology, or molecular biology. Medical laboratory sciences is a vast and potentially highly fulfilling area that connects a passion for science with the health and welfare of people.


The career options for the MSc MLT in all the specialities are immense. A few are listed below.

  • Laboratory technician in government and private hospitals
  • Laboratory technician in blood banks, pathology laboratories
  • Lab supervisor
  • Lab manager
  • Lab assistant
  • Lab analyst