B Sc – Medical Laboratory Technology

B.Sc in MLT offers advanced study of the technology used in modern medical science and helps students to learn the importance of laboratories in the present world. The huge number of job opportunities available for the graduates of B.Sc in MLT in areas of Hospitals, Defense, Research centres, etc.

4 years + practical training of 500 hours spread over a period of not less than 3 months in a Government Hospital or Pharmacy, which is recognized by Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi.

A candidate seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science Degree Courses in the Allied Health Sciences course from Sl.No. 1 to 10 shall have studied English as one of the principal subject during the tenure of the course and for those seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science Degree Courses in the Allied Health Sciences courses from Sl.No. 1 to 8 mentioned above except for B.Sc. Imaging Technology and B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology shall have passed:

1. Two year Pre-University examination or equivalent as recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences with, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as principle subjects of study. OR
2. Pre-Degree course from a recognized University considered as equivalent by RGUHS, (Two years after ten years of schooling) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as principal subjects of study. OR
3. Any equivalent examination recognized by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore for the above purpose with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as principal subjects of study.OR
4. The vocational higher secondary education course conducted by Vocational Higher Secondary Education, Government of Kerala with five subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English in addition to vocational subjects conducted is considered equivalent to plus TWO examinations of Government of Karnataka Pre University Courses OR
5. Candidates with two years diploma from a recognized Government Board in a subject for which the candidate desires to enroll, in the respective Allied Health Sciences course mentioned in Sl. No. 1 to 10 shall have passed plus 12 [10+2] with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, as principal subjects or candidates with 3 years diploma from a recognized Government Board in a subject for which the candidate desires to enroll, in the respective Allied Health Sciences course mentioned in Sl. No. 1 to 10 should have studied Physics, Biology and Chemistry as principal subjects during the tenure of the course.
6. Lateral entry to second year for allied health science courses for candidates who have passed diploma program from the Government Boards and recognized by RGUHS, fulfilling the conditions specified above under sl. No. 5 and these students are eligible to take admission on lateral entry system only in the same subject studied at diploma level from the academic year 2008-09 vide RGUHS Notification no. AUTH/AHS/317/2008-09 dated 01.08.2008.
7. In case of admission to B.Sc. Imaging Technology or B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology the candidate should have passed Pre-University or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, as principal subjects of study.

17 years and above ( Only those whose date of birth falls on or before 31.12.2002 are eligible)

A minimum of 80% in both theory and practical (regular) class is essential to get eligibility for sessional as well as semester exam.

There shall be a minimum of two periodical tests preferably one in each term in theory and practical of each subject in an academic year. The average marks of the two tests will be calculated and reduced to 20. The marks of IA shall be communicated to the University at least 15 days before the commencement of the University examination. The University shall have access to the records of such periodical tests.
The marks of the internal assessment must be displayed on the notice board of the respective colleges with in a fortnight from the date test is held.
If a candidate is absent for any one of the tests due to genuine and satisfactory reasons, such a candidate may be given a re-test within a fortnight.
* There shall be no University Practical Examination in First year.

Year – 1

• Anatomy
  • Introduction
  • Connective tissue
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Gastro-Intestinal System
  • Respiratory System
  • Urinary System
  • Reproductive System
  • Endocrine glands
  • Nervous System
  • Sensory Organs 
  • Embryology
• Physiology
  • General Physiology
  • Blood
  • Nerve- Muscle
  • Respiratory System
  • CardioVascular System
  • Renal System, Skin & Body Temperature
  • Digestive System
  • Endocrine System
  • Reproductive System
  • Central Nervous System
  • Special Senses
• Biochemistry
  • Carbohydrate Chemistry
  • Lipid Chemistry
  • Amino acid & Protein Chemistry
  • Nucleotide & Nucleic acid Chemistry
  • Enzymes
  • Digestion & Absorption
  • Carbohydrate Metabolism
  • Lipid Metabolism
  • Amino acid & Protein Metabolism
  • Vitamins
  • Mineral Metabolism
  • Nutrition
  • Renal Function Test
  • Radioactive Isotopes
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Fundamental Chemistry
  • Solutions
• Pathology
  • Clinical Pathology
  • Hematology
  • Blood bank
  • General Pathology:
    • Cell injury
      
    • Inflammation
      
    • Hemodynamic disorders
      
    • Immune System
      
    • Neoplasia
• Microbiology
  • Introduction
  • Growth & Nutrition
  • Sterilization & Disinfection
  • Biomedical Waste Management Principle & Practice
  • Immunology
  • Infection
  • Systemic Bacteriology
  • Parasitology
  • Virology
  • Mycology

Year – 2

• Biochemistry II
  • Clinical  laboratory
  • Laboratory apparatus
  • Instruments
  • Units of  measurement
  • Fundamental chemistry
  • Solutions
  • Chemistry of Carbohydrates
  • Chemistry of amino acids & proteins
  • Enzymes
  • Metabolism of carbohydrates
  • Metabolism of lipids
  • Metabolism of amino acids
  • Specimen collection
  • Urine analysis
  • Techniques
• Microbiology II
  • Immunology:
    
    • Immune system
      
    • Immune responses
      
    • Antigens
    • Antibodies
      
    • Antigen-antibody reactions
      
    • Complement system
      
    • Hypersensitivity reactions
      
    • Autoimmunity
      
    • Transplantation & malignancy
      
    • Immunodeficiency  diseases 
  • Systematic bacteriology
  • Parasitology:
    • Protozology
      
    • Helminthology
• Pathology II
  • .Histopathology
  • Haematology

Year – 3

• Biochemistry III
  • Laboratory management
  • Techniques
  • Clinical enzymology
  • Plasma proteins
  • Metabolism of carbohydrates
  • Lipid  metabolism
  • Amino acid metabolism
  • Metabolism  of nucleic acids
  • Molecular genetics
  • Tumour makers
  • Acid-baseCardiac markers balance
  • Liver function tests
  • Pancreatic function tests
  • Thyroid function tests
  • Renal function  tests & Renal calculi
  • Cardiac markers
  • Overview of body fluids
  • Measurements in clinical  laboratory
  • Specimen collection
• Microbiology III
  • Virology
  • Mycology
  • Clinical  Microbiology
• Pathology III
  • Cytology
  • Hematology
  • Immunohaematology
  • Blood transfusion