Course Objectives
- To make the student a competent laboratory professional who will be part of the diagnostics team
and actively participate in the processing and testing of samples, generate and interpret
reports and work along with Pathologists for arriving at a diagnosis.
- To assist the student in acquiring in-depth knowledge in Biochemistry, Microbiology and
Haematology and Blood banking.
- To introduce conventional and advanced techniques and make them skilled in handling instruments
and equipments and to perform laboratory tests with accuracy and trained in troubleshooting.
Highlights of the Programme
- Expert faculty who are renowned professionals in the field of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics
- State-of-the-art labs
- Intensive Hands-on Training
- Access to Laboratory equipment/instruments
- Postings at in-house clinical labs/multi-specialty hospital labs
- 1 year intensive Internship
- Access to world class library
- Case studies analysis and discussion
- Exposure to recent techniques in diagnosis
- Conferences/ Seminars / Workshops
Eligibility Criteria
BSc Medical Laboratory Technology
- Eligibility: 60% in 12th Standard with science background (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Botany &
Zoology)
- A candidate must be 17 years of age at the time of admission or would complete 17 years on or
before 31st December of the year of admission
No of seats allotted by the university: 20 / Year
Duration: 4 Years (3 year regular classes + 1 year Internship)
Frequency: Once in a year
Mode of Selection: Entrance Exam and Personal Interview
Degree Awarded by: On successful completion of the course, the certificate will be
awarded by The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University
Curriculum
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Future Academic Scope
Can pursue post graduate programs in:
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Biotechnology
- Molecular virology
- Immunology
- Embryology and Assisted reproductive technology
- Medical/ Clinical Microbiology
- Medical/Clinical Biochemistry
- Hospital administration
- Business administration in Healthcare management
- Nuclear medicine technology
- Histotechnology
- Forensic science
Job Opportunities
- Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technologist in Hospitals, drug testing and pharmaceutical labs,
blood banks, forensic science labs, molecular diagnostic labs, R & D labs
- Academics - tutor, lab demonstrator
- Collection centers/diagnostic labs as proprietorship model
- Overseas jobs as medical lab technologist, central sterile supplies department (CSSD)
technologist
Note:
For registration, kindly visit the Admissions Page on our website and complete your application.