B.Sc. medical Laboratory science (MLS) is an undergraduate program offered by department of Allied Health science at MGC Campus.
Medical Laboratory Science is an Allied specialty concerned with diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases through the use of clinical laboratory tests. Though the medical Lab technologists spend less with patients than doctors and nurses, medical laboratory professionals are just as dedicated to patient’s health. As vital members of the health care team, medical laboratory professionals play a critical role in collecting the information needed to give the best care to an ill or injured patient. The fact is that the practice of modern medicine would be impossible without the tests perform in laboratory.
Medical laboratory professionals have unlimited choices of practice settings. Hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, public health facilities, and commercial laboratory all have positions open right now for qualified laboratory professionals. In these settings, communication and research skills are highly valued. Employment of clinical laboratory workers is expected to grow as the volume of laboratory tests increases with population growth and development of new type of tests.
PROGRAM CONTENTS AND ACADEMIC FRAMEWORK
Our B.Sc. MLS Program lays special emphasis on
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Microbiology
- Fundamentals of Haematology
- Cytology & Cytotechniques
CAREER PROSPECTS
- After successful completion of program, a student will be capable of holding assignments in hospital and health care institutions, research laboratories and diagnose centres.
- Successful candidates can set up on their own establishments.
- Students with an instinct to learn can do higher studies in specialized field of study and can progress as scientists and even can enjoy faculty positions in academic institutions.
ELEGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Passing of Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Science or Pharmacy from recognized Punjab State Board of Technical Education & Industrial Training, Chandigarh or Two Year Diploma in Laboratory Assistant/ Medical laboratory Technology from J&K Para Medical & Nursing Council or such Examination from any other recognized State Board of Technical Education with atleast 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidate belonging to Reserved Category) in aggregate.
COURSE DURATION
2 years OR 4 Semesters for lateral entry students
SYLLABUS
| Third Semester | | Fourth Semester | |
| Sr. No. | Courses | Sr. No. | Courses |
| 1. | Communication Skills | 1. | Fundamentals of Computers |
| 2. | Applied Bacteriology | 2. | Immunology &Mycology |
| 3. | Applied Haematology-I | 3. | Applied Haematology-II |
| 4. | Basic Cellular Pathology | 4. | Histotechnology-I |
| 5. | Analytical Biochemistry | 5. | Clinical Biochemistry-I |
| 6. | Communication Skills – Practical | 6. | Computer Aided Fundamentals of Computers -Practical |
| 7. | Applied Bacteriology – Practical | 7. | Immunology & Mycology – Practical |
| 8. | Applied Haematology-I – Practical | 8. | Applied Haematology-II – Practical |
| 9. | Basic Cellular Pathology – Practical | 9. | Histotechnology-I – Practical |
| 10. | Analytical Biochemistry – Practical | 10. | Clinical Biochemistry-I – Practical |
| Fifth Semester | | Six Semester | |
| Sr. No. | Courses | Sr. No. | Courses |
| 1. | Medical Laboratory Management | 1. | Environmental Sciences |
| 2. | Parasitology & Virology | 2. | Professional Training (Three Months) |
| 3. | Blood Banking | 3. | Environmental Sciences – Practical |
| 4. | Histotechnology-II & Cytology | ||
| 5. | Clinical Biochemistry-II | ||
| 6. | Medical Laboratory Management – Practical | ||
| 7. | Parasitology & Virology – Practical | ||
| 8. | Blood Banking – Practical |