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BS Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)

BS Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)

Introduction

Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program aims to produce health professionals who will contribute an important role to the health sector particularly in clinical and research laboratories. This is a four-year degree program that produce highly motivated and skilled graduates equipped with the knowledge to lead a successful career in the field of Medical Laboratory Technology. Medical Laboratory Technologists are an integral part of the healthcare system because they play a key role in the health of the community by timely diagnosing health problems. MLT graduates assist the physicians/practitioners in results interpretations, disease prevention, public health strategies and even in policymaking both in public and private institutions. We have state-of-art facilities in order to provide an optimal environment for teaching and practical exposure to our students under one roof through our highly qualified faculty. This program has a bright future and scope, especially in the clinical diagnostics and research field.

Moreover, the collaboration with King Edward Medical University is a landmark for MLT students, enhancing their research opportunities and professional development through collaborative seminars and hands- on training workshops in the domain of Medical Laboratory Technology.

Career Opportunities for Students

The graduates of MLT will be able to take up Career in various fields:

  • Public and Private Hospitals
  • Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories & Research laboratories
  • Public and Private Universities
  • Forensic Labs
  • National and International Health Projects
  • Pharmaceutical Industries.
  • National and International Institutes of Health
  • Laboratory Managers
  • Lab equipment and reagent suppliers’ companies

Distinctive program features

  • For hands-on training students to be engage in extensive clinical rotation in various laboratories of affiliated hospitals (Indus, Hijaz & Mansoorah Teaching Hospitals).
  • University Student Advisory System for guidance and support throughout the academic Journey.
  • State-of-the-art laboratories for experiential based learning
  • During the degree program various short courses like Clinical Testing Techniques and Biosafety Risk Management will be offered to enhance the latest practical skills of students.
  • Entrepreneurship trainings to equipped students with the skills and mindset to succeed in the business world.
  • Hands-on knowledge in Data Collection, Analysis, Interpretation of Laboratory Test findings and record maintenance via computer tools

Duration

  • Minimum duration 04 years (08 semesters)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate (Pre-Medical / A-level or Equivalent.
  • Admission test and/or Interview may be required.

Program Structure

BS MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (MLT) 

PROGRAM ROAD MAP

(As per HEC Policy)

Code Course Title CrHrs* Pre-Reqs.
Semester 1
MLT101 Fundamentals of Clinical Lab 2-1-3
HSS101 Functional English 3-0-0
CCL100 Application of Information and Communication Technology 2-1-3
MTH208 Quantitative Reasoning – I 3-0-0
HSS106 Introduction to Psychology 3-0-0
HSS103 Islamic Studies 2-0-0
Total Cr. Hrs. 17
Semester 2
MLT102 Medical Microbiology & Sterilization 2-1-3
HSS102 Expository Writing 3-0-0
MTH209 QR – II/ Introduction to Data Science 3-0-0 CCS201
HSS104 Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan 2-0-0
HSS107 Social Sciences 2-0-0
AHS101 Human Anatomy & Histology 2-1-3
Total Cr. Hrs. 16
Semester 3
MLT201 Molecular Biology 3-0-0
CNS101 Natural Sciences 2-1-3
HSS107 Arts & Humanities 2-0-0
MLT202 Biochemistry – I 2-1-3
MGT201 Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology 3-0-0
AHS201 Human Physiology 2-1-3
Total Cr. Hrs. 17
Semester 4
MLT203 Biosafety and Biosecurity 3-0-0
MLT204 Biochemistry – II 2-1-3 MLT202
MLT205 Hematology – I 2-1-3
HSS108 Civics & Community Engagement 2-0-0
AHS202 General Pathology 2-1-3
MLT206 Epidemiology & Public Health 3-0-0
Total Cr. Hrs. 17
Semester 5
MLT301 Virology 3-0-0 MLT102
MLT302 Medical Parasitology and Mycology 2-1-3 MLT102
MLT303 Biomedical Waste Management 3-0-0
MLT304 Hematology – II 2-1-3 MLT204
MLT305 Clinical Pathology 2-1-3 AHS202
MLT306 Medical Instrumentation 3-0-0
Total Cr. Hrs. 18
Semester 6
AHS301 Research Methodology 3-0-0
MLT307 Histopathology & Cytopathology 2-1-3
MLT308 Immunology and Serology 3-0-0
MLT309 Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine 2-1-3 MLT301
MLT310 Clinical Bacteriology 2-1-3 MLT102
MLT311 Bioinformatics 2-1-3
Total Cr. Hrs. 18
Semester 7
MLT401 Forensic Medicine 3-0-0
MLT402 Clinical Lab Practice – I 0-0-3
MLT403 Internship/Field Experience 3-0-0
MLT404 Advanced Diagnostic & Biomedical Techniques 2-1-3
MLT405 Quality Control And Lab Management Skills 3-0-0
MLTxxx MLT Elective 2-1-3
Total Cr. Hrs. 18
Semester 8
MLT407 Advanced Clinical Microbiology 2-1-3 MLT201
MLT408 Clinical Enzymology and Automation 3-0-0
MLT409 Clinical Lab Practice – II 3-0-0
MLTxxx MLT Elective 2-1-3
MLT411 FYP 3-0-0
Total Cr. Hrs. 15
Total Cr. Hrs. 136
Code Course Title CrHrs* Pre-Reqs.
Semester 1
MLT101 Fundamentals of Clinical Lab 2-1-3
HSS101 Functional English 3-0-0
CCL100 Application of Information and Communication Technology 2-1-3
MTH208 Quantitative Reasoning – I 3-0-0
HSS106 Introduction to Psychology 3-0-0
HSS103 Islamic Studies 2-0-0
Total Cr. Hrs. 17
Semester 2
MLT102 Medical Microbiology & Sterilization 2-1-3
HSS102 Expository Writing 3-0-0
MTH209 QR – II/ Introduction to Data Science 3-0-0 CCS201
HSS104 Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan 2-0-0
HSS107 Social Sciences 2-0-0
AHS101 Human Anatomy & Histology 2-1-3
Total Cr. Hrs. 16
Semester 3
MLT201 Molecular Biology 3-0-0
CNS101 Natural Sciences 2-1-3
HSS107 Arts & Humanities 2-0-0
MLT202 Biochemistry – I 2-1-3
MGT201 Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology 3-0-0
AHS201 Human Physiology 2-1-3
Total Cr. Hrs. 17
Semester 4
MLT203 Biosafety and Biosecurity 3-0-0
MLT204 Biochemistry – II 2-1-3 MLT202
MLT205 Hematology – I 2-1-3
HSS108 Civics & Community Engagement 2-0-0
AHS202 General Pathology 2-1-3
MLT206 Epidemiology & Public Health 3-0-0
Total Cr. Hrs. 17
Semester 5
MLT301 Virology 3-0-0 MLT102
MLT302 Medical Parasitology and Mycology 2-1-3 MLT102
MLT303 Biomedical Waste Management 3-0-0
MLT304 Hematology – II 2-1-3 MLT204
MLT305 Clinical Pathology 2-1-3 AHS202
MLT306 Medical Instrumentation 3-0-0
Total Cr. Hrs. 18
Semester 6
AHS301 Research Methodology 3-0-0
MLT307 Histopathology & Cytopathology 2-1-3
MLT308 Immunology and Serology 3-0-0
MLT309 Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine 2-1-3 MLT301
MLT310 Clinical Bacteriology 2-1-3 MLT102
MLT311 Bioinformatics 2-1-3
Total Cr. Hrs. 18
Semester 7
MLT401 Forensic Medicine 3-0-0
MLT402 Clinical Lab Practice – I 0-0-3
MLT403 Internship/Field Experience 3-0-0
MLT404 Advanced Diagnostic & Biomedical Techniques 2-1-3
MLT405 Quality Control And Lab Management Skills 3-0-0
MLTxxx MLT Elective 2-1-3
Total Cr. Hrs. 18
Semester 8
MLT407 Advanced Clinical Microbiology 2-1-3 MLT201
MLT408 Clinical Enzymology and Automation 3-0-0
MLT409 Clinical Lab Practice – II 3-0-0
MLTxxx MLT Elective 2-1-3
MLT411 FYP 3-0-0
Total Cr. Hrs. 15
Total Cr. Hrs. 136
List of MLT Elective Courses
Course Domain Course Title Credit Hours
Elective Clinical Endocrinology 3(2+1)
Elective Genetic engineering and gene manipulation 3(2+1)
Elective Advanced Clinical Genetics 3(2+1)
Elective Advanced Clinical Biochemistry 3(2+1)
Course Domain Course Title Credit Hours
Elective Clinical Endocrinology 3(2+1)
Elective Genetic engineering and gene manipulation 3(2+1)
Elective Advanced Clinical Genetics 3(2+1)
Elective Advanced Clinical Biochemistry 3(2+1)
Course Distribution
Sr# Course Domain No. of Courses Cr. Hours
1. General 12 31
2. Core 28 84
3. Interdisciplinary 4 12
4. University Elective 1 03
5. Internship/Field Experience 1 03
6. Capstone Project 1 03
Total 136
Sr# Course Domain No. of Courses Cr. Hours
1. General 12 31
2. Core 28 84
3. Interdisciplinary 4 12
4. University Elective 1 03
5. Internship/Field Experience 1 03
6. Capstone Project 1 03
Total 136