M.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Overview

An advanced degree in medical laboratory technology is offered through the two-year M.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program. Hematology, molecular biology, microbiology, clinical biochemistry, and other complex facets of laboratory diagnostics are covered in depth in this course. In-depth exams, diagnostic data interpretation, and the use of advanced lab equipment are all covered in the curriculum for students. To prepare graduates for positions in clinical labs, research facilities, and healthcare settings, the curriculum blends theoretical instruction with hands-on laboratory training. Opportunities for study and specialization in other areas of medical laboratory science are also made possible by it.

M.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Course Highlights

Course Feature	Details
Duration	2 years
Eligibility	B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology or relevant field
Admission Process	Entrance exam based or merit based
Average Course Fees	INR 1,00,000 - 3,00,000
Core Subjects	Advanced Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics
Job Roles	Clinical Lab Technologist, Medical Laboratory Manager, Research Scientist
Average Starting Salary	INR 4 - 8 Lakhs per annum

M.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Entrance Exam

Exam Name	Description
AIIMS PG Entrance Exam	For admission into postgraduate courses at AIIMS,  including  M.Sc.  in Medical Laboratory Technology.
JIPMER PG Entrance Exam	Conducted for various  postgraduate courses including  M.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology.
CET (State Common Entrance Test)	State level entrance exams for postgraduate programs in  medical laboratory sciences.
PGIMER Entrance Exam	Entrance  test for  postgraduate medical courses at  PGIMER, including M.Sc. in  MLT.

M.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Top Colleges 

College Name	NIRF Rank 2023	Location
AIIMS, New Delhi	1	New Delhi
PGIMER, Chandigarh	2	Chandigarh
Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore	3	Vellore, Tamil Nadu
JIPMER, Puducherry	4	Puducherry
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi	5	Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal	6	Manipal, Karnataka
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai	7	Chennai, Tamil Nadu
King George’s Medical University, Lucknow	8	Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
St. John's Medical College, Bangalore	9	Bangalore, Karnataka
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore	10	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu