Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Technology program aims to provide the aspirant with sufficient knowledge and skills to carry out routine laboratory diagnostic procedures and some sophisticated laboratory diagnostic procedures. They would have enough theoretical information about the principles of the laboratory exercises. It deals with new advances in Management of Laboratories, instrumentation etc. Some other connected exercises are Standard Protocols, Laboratory Investigations, standardization, use of technology, methodology etc. Bachelor of Medical Lab Technology program duration is three and half years. The medical technologists have the works like testing, documenting, investigating, reporting etc.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Technology

The BMLT program offers skill and knowledge progress in applying medical standards and technical standards for assessing a lab test.  The program will help the aspirants to work in the research area as assistants. Academic job chances are also available for them. The candidates can get opportunities to work in the quality control departments also.

Eligibility Criteria for BMLT

The qualification needed for the BMLT program is a pass in HSC (10+2) with Physics, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. The aspirants should have at least 50% marks for applying this program. There are marks relaxations of 5% for the OBC, SC, ST applicants. The selection based on the marks obtained in 10+2.

Admission Procedure for BMLT

The admission process for the BMLT course is carried out by various universities in India. The students who aspire to join the course can apply for the course after seeing the notification in various colleges/universities. The application form will be available for purchase form the college office or the candidates can get it online. The colleges will shortlist the candidates according to the mark they have secured in the 10+2. These candidates will receive e a call letter in order to attend a personnel interview. During the interview, the aspirants need to submit the original documents especially the certificates of the matriculation and 10+2.

How to fill in BMLT Entrance Application form

The application forms and brochure can be purchased from the institution office. The application forms are available on the official website of the college. After filling the application, they can send it to the respected address mentioned in the form. Applicants will have to fill the application form very cautiously and should provide right information. It is better to take a photocopy of the application form and write the information prior to filling the original form to avoid major errors. Always paste a recent photograph in the application form.

Top  BMLT Colleges in India

• Acharya Institute of Health and Sciences
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences
• Asian Institute of Health Sciences (AIOHS)
• Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot
• Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh
• Sardar Bhagwan Singh Memorial Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Dehra Dun
• Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar
• Santosh Medical & Dental College, Ghaziabad (UP)
• University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, New Delhi
• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi
• Other Reputed Colleges/ Universities offering BMLT program
• Dev Bhoomi Institute of Applied Sciences
• Doon (P.G.) Paramedical College and Hospital
• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
• Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences (MCOAHS)
• MGM University of Health Sciences - Maharashtra
• National Law School of India University
• Padmashree Institute of Medical Lab Technology
• Rural Institute of Health and Paramedical Science
• Sathyabama University - Tamil Nadu
• Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education
• Siksha O Anusandhan University (SOA University) – Orissa
• Uttranchal College of Technology and Biomedical Sciences
• Vishwa Institue for Future Education

BMLT course curriculum

First Semester

• Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Communication skills
• Microbiology
• Pathology

Second Semester

• Biochemistry
• Computer skills
• Microbiology
• Pathology
• Physiology

Third Semester

• Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Pathology

Fourth Semester

• Biochemistry
• Computer skills
• Microbiology
• Pathology
• Physiology

Fifth Semester

• Biochemistry
• Communication skills
• Microbiology
• P.S.M
• Pathology

Sixth Semester

• Biochemistry
• Communication skills
• Computer skill
• Lab management
• Microbiology
• Pathology

BMLT Projects

The maximum marks for the projects are 100. The students need to do it independently. The projects mainly based on Clinical field and Diagnostic field deepening upon the student’s interest.

BMLT Course Evaluation

The total marks of the BMLT course is 4900. Every subject will have 100 marks in all academic years. There is internal evaluation also. The BMLT course evaluation is carried out through examinations, project, dissertation and practical lab examination. The program also offers seminars and assignments.  Some other methods included in this course are class participation and internal evaluation.  There is an internship in some Hospital or Nursing Home. The duration of the internship is 6 months.

BMLT Text Books

• Collegiate English Grammar Composition & Translation by Sidhu, Prem & Kapoor
• E-Commerce an Indian Perspective (Second Edition) by P.T. Joseph, S.J
• English Grammar and Composition by V.K. Maheshwari
• General Anatomy by Chaurasia
• Harpers Biochemistry by Robert.K Murray
• Internet for Everyone by Alexis Leon and Mathews Leon
• Laboratory acquired infections by C.H. Collins
• Management Information System by Kenneth C.Laudon, Jane P. Laudon
• Manual of Clinical Laboratory methods by Copal E Hopier
• Medical Laboratory Methods By Beuer
• Text book of Biochemistry by Vasudevan aand Sreekumari
• Text book of Physiology by Prof.Jain A.R

Other Certification Courses after BMLT

• Certificate Course in Junior Laboratory Technician
• Certificate Course in Laboratory Technician/Lab Assistant
• Certificate Course in Medical Laboratory Technology (CMLT)
• Cytology Technicians Training

There are some other higher studies as follows

• M.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Laboratory Technology (PGDBLT)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Laboratory Technology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job and Career options for BMLT

Medical lab technologist and medical microbiologist have huge career opportunity in modern medical sector. It is possible for BMLT holders to start their own clinical laboratory. This can be started, under the supervision of the pathologists. A professional doctor needs a trained technician for his/her clinical laboratory to diagnose different diseases. Some of the diseases are like Hepatitis, Cancer Markers, AIDS, Malarial parasites, Tuberculosis, Arthritis, etc. There are many opportunity for the fresher’s to get a good job in this area. Most of the private nursing homes and health institutes are appointing laboratory technologist. The demand for skilled candidates from this area is increasing in many hospitals and clinics abroad.

Remuneration after BMLT

Medical lab Technologists/ Technicians obtain reasonable salary in the present market. The jobs are available in the public as well as private sector. There are job openings in clinics, health care centers also. In addition to this, diagnostic laboratories also offer good job openings to BMLT students. Clinical laboratory job is growing very rapidly in the current market. The average remuneration of a fresher in private clinics is in between Rs. 4, 500 – 6,000 per month. They will get chances to work Public or private hospitals, nursing homes, Research laboratories etc. Those who are getting chances in hospitals and research-based companies can earn more than Rs. 10000 per month as a fresher.