IHS - Government Jobs After A Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

As the government and private sectors begin to focus more on augmenting India’s healthcare system, the job opportunities for MLT graduates are high in both the private and government sector. This article will focus more on government jobs one can get after completing an MLT course.

Why Choose an MLT Course After 12th?

Medical laboratory technicians play an essential part in the healthcare industry because they do blood tests, urine tests, stool testing, and other tests that assist doctors diagnose illnesses. Not only this, but lab technicians are also an integral part of healthcare research facilities. Pursuing Medical Laboratory Technology courses opens the door to successful career options with high-paying salaries and an excellent work-life balance. The entry-level salary of MLT course graduates is INR 4-6 lacs.

What is a BMLT Course?

The B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT) program is a 3.5-year undergraduate course that focuses on:

  • Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illnesses utilizing clinical laboratory testing.
  • Analyzing various samples (blood, urine, tissue) and diagnosing the disease.
  • Curating and performing laboratory tests as per the standard rules and guidelines.
  • Experimenting under controlled settings to confirm or refute many ideas using sophisticated scientific methodologies.

During the MLT course, students learn the principles of disease identification, detection, diagnosis, and treatment. Students also learn to collect data, sample, test, report, and document conclusions from these investigations.The B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) curriculum covers key biology subjects such as human anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, biotechnology microbiology, research and biostatistics, environmental science and health, etc.