MSc Medical Laboratory Technology


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
  • 3 months Research project
  • Exposure to advanced techniques
  • Access to world class library
  • Case studies analysis and discussion
  • Exposure to recent techniques in diagnosis
  • Conferences/ Seminars / Workshops

MSc Medical Laboratory Technology

  • Eligibility: B.Sc MLT / B.Sc Bio-Chemistry / B.Sc Microbiology / B.Sc Chemistry / B.Sc Bio-technology
  • No of seats allotted by the university: 10 / Year
  • Duration: 2 years full time (Inclusive of 3 months research project)
  • Frequency: Once in a year
  • Commencement: Every year in the month of August
  • Mode of Selection: Entrance test 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 Scope for MSc Medical Laboratory Technology

  • Ph D in life sciences - Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Virology, Biotechnology, Tumour Biology, Cell Biology
  • Academics – Lecturers in Educational Institutions
  • Opportunities in Research and Development
  • Collection centres/diagnostic labs as proprietorship model
  • Overseas jobs as medical lab technologist, central sterile supplies department (CSSD) technologist

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