B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology is a 3 year undergraduate course, eligibility to which is qualifying 10+2 Level. B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Sciences is an undergraduate program also called Clinical laboratory science. It is an allied health profession that is concerned with the treatment, diagnosis and prevention of disease through the use of clinical laboratory tests. During the program these tests help candidates to learn and diagnose, detect and treat diseases. Additionally the program deals with the collecting of information's sampling, reporting, testing and documentation. As important members of the health care group, medical laboratory experts play an important role in collecting the information required to provide the best care to an ill or injured patient. The truth of the matter is that the practice of modern medicine would be outlandish without the tests performed in the laboratory. Medical laboratory experts have unlimited options of practice settings. Hospitals, public health facilities, nursing homes, clinics, and commercial laboratories all have job opportunities for qualified laboratory experts or professionals. Such graduates are hired in capacities such as Laboratory Technician/Scientist, Laboratory Manager, Medical Officer, Research Associate, Medical Record Technician, Resident Medical Officer, Lab Assistant, Laboratory Testing Manager, Associate Professor/Lecturer etc.
Students admitting through lateral entry gets admitted in 2nd year of B. Sc. (MLS).
Duration of Course: 2 years divided into 4 sem.
Eligibility:
Those candidates who have passed Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Science or Pharmacy from recognized Punjab State Board of Technical Education & Industrial Training, Chandigarh or such Examination from any other recognized State Board of Technical Education with atleast 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidate belonging to Reserved Category) in aggregate.
Basis of Admission:
Inter-se-merit in the qualifying examination. (DMLT or D. Pharmacy)
Sanctioned Intake: 3 seats.
Fee structure: 25,000/- per semester.
Affiliations and Approvals:
Affiliated to IKG-PTU Jalandhar.