BMLT [Bachelor in Medical Laboratory and Technology]

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BMLT – Bachelor in Medical and Technology

BMLT [Bachelor in Medical Laboratory and Technology] is overall a 3-year undergraduate course that captivates study related to detection, treatment, and diagnosis of illnesses with the help of a Clinical Laboratory test.

The course syllabus includes – Human Physiology, Bio-Medical Waste Management, Health Education, Human Anatomy, etc. An individual carrying a degree in BMLT can get various job opportunities in areas such as private and government hospitals, research laboratories, healthcare clinics, medical laboratories, etc. A degree in this course helps students gain practical as well as technical knowledge for the right diagnosis and know how to productively run biochemical laboratories.

BMLT offers students complete knowledge about the laboratory equipment and its usage in diagnostic
procedures. This particular course basically focuses on training students in the management of operation theatre, how to successfully handle various medical equipment and know-how in applying medical standards.

Why one should pursue BMLT?

It is pretty obvious that the health care sector is among the fastest-growing sector and the rise of demand of
professionals who are experts and have complete knowledge in handling various technical equipment that
are used all over the clinics and hospitals concerns every so often.

If you have a degree in BMLT, several job opportunities will open up to you in various sectors including –

➡ Can opt to work as Laboratory technologists at a pathology lab, hospitals, research and product development, pharmaceutical laboratories.

➡ Medical Laboratory Technicians could find employment in urology labs, pathology labs, hospitals, research labs, etc.

➡ The Medical Laboratory Technology field includes areas like – clinical chemistry, blood banking, urine analysis, microbiology, hematology, immunology, etc.

➡ Can serve as Research assistant.

➡ A student can choose to work as a Research Scholar/ Scientist.

When to pursue BMLT?

Students can pursue Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Technology after completion of his/her intermediate.
Once, you have completed your class 12, you can go for a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology because this will benefit you by opening up a huge perspective of career, but to succeed in MLT one must do a Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Technology.

Eligibility –

➡ Students whose class 12 results are not yet released or are not released at the time of this course’s admission are eligible to apply.
➡ There are no specific entrance exams to take admission in BMLT.
➡ Minimum age of the candidate should be 17 years.

Admission Process –

The direct admission procedure is followed by a great number of colleges in India.
Students are selected on the basis of the marks they have scored in the Intermediate examination.
Students simply have to apply to the college or university.
After the board results, the universities will release their cut-off scores.
Students who match the cut-off score or have scored more marks than the cut-off can go further.

Admission through Entrance Exams

The other way for admission in this course is through entrance exams.

Students are selected on the basis of the marks they will score in the entrance exam of the college.
They have to first apply to the university.
University will provide students with an exam schedule.
After the results are out, the college will release the cut-off.
If students make it to the lists, they will be eligible for admission to BMLT.

Entrance Exams –

Amity University Entrance Test and Interview
Manipal University Entrance Test
Jamia Hamdard Entrance Test

Syllabus –

First-year:

Pathology
Anatomy
Physiology
Biochemistry
Communication skills
Computer skills
Biochemistry 1
Biochemistry 2
Microbiology

Second-year:

Pathology
Anatomy
Communication skills 2
Computer skills
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Biochemistry 1
Biochemistry 2
Physiology

Third-year:

P.S.M.
Computer skills
Lab Management
Biochemistry 2
Pathology
Advance Lab Management
Biochemistry 1
Physiology
Communication skills

Course Specializations –

Given below are some of the specializations of BMLT –

Medical Imaging Technology
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Medical Technology
Medical Lab Technology
Career Options –

After completing the BMLT course, students can also pursue a master’s degree or go for research work. Candidates can have their own laboratories and undertake private practice.