List of Medical Lab Technology Courses: Scope, Jobs & Salary

If you want to become Medical Laboratory technician after 10th, certain Diploma and Certificate courses will be of help to you. In this article, I’ve listed down medical laboratory technology courses, which can be pursued by 10th standard passed students. Details covered in this article includes course details, eligibility criteria, admission process, further studies and career prospects.

 

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MLT: Basic details

MLT stands for Medical Laboratory Technology. It is an important part of the allied healthcare sector. This discipline primarily deals with the collection, storage, preparation and testing of bodily samples (blood, urine, saliva, tissues etc) obtained from patients. MLTs usually worl under the supervision of qualified pathologists. Also check – Medical courses after 12th & science courses after 12th.

 

An MLT professional’s main task is to test and diagnose diseases in patients. Diagnosis is made by testing patients’ urine, blood or stool sample. State of the art diagnosis equipment and technology are used by medical labs these days. Medical lab technicians are trained to collect patients’ urine, blood or stool sample, mark/label it appropriately, test it, operate lab equipment and prepare a diagnosis report.

 

Medical laboratory technology is a paramedical course. After completing the course, one becomes an allied healthcare professional.

 

Without wasting any more time, let us check out the relevant courses-

 

List of Medical Laboratory Technology courses in India

 

1 MLT (Medical Laboratory Technology) certificate courses after 10th

Sr NoName of the courseDuration
1Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology1 year
2Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technician1 year
3Medical Laboratory Technician vocational training1 year

 

Duration: The course duration is usually 1 year.

 

Eligibility criteria: 10th passed from a recognized board (minimum qualification).

 

Admission process: Depends on the institute. Could be direct admission process or merit based admission process. In case of merit based admission, marks scored by the student in 10th board examination is taken into consideration. Seats are allotted to eligible deserving candidates on the basis of marks scored by them in the examination.

 

Further studies: Candidates possessing vocational MLT qualification & experience may apply for DMLT course. DMLT is a diploma level paramedical course.

 

Note: Please note that only few institutes offer CMLT (Certificate Medical Laboratory Technology) course in India. Reputed paramedical institutes offer only DMLT and BMLT/B.Sc. MLT programs in UG level. And these diploma & degree programs are meant for 12th passed candidates. So while securing admission, readers must check the reputation, credibility & accreditation status of CMLT institutes & programs.

 

After completing the Bachelor’s Degree course, one may go for further advanced courses like- M.Sc., PG Diploma and PG Certificate courses. To get into the research sector associated with the field of MLT, one may then go for PhD program!

 

2 MLT (Medical Laboratory Technology) diploma courses after 12th

Sr NoName of the courseDuration
1DMLT (Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology)2 years
2Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician2 years

 

Duration: The course duration is 2 years.

 

Eligibility criteria: Passed 12th standard with science subjects from a recognized board.

 

Admission process: Depends on the institute. Could be direct admission process or merit based admission process. In case of merit based admission, marks scored by the student in 10th board examination is taken into consideration. Seats are allotted to eligible deserving candidates on the basis of marks scored by them in the examination.

 

Further studies: After completing DMLT, candidates may apply for relevant Degree courses like BMLT or B.Sc. MLT.

 

3 MLT (Medical Laboratory Technology) Bachelor’s Degree courses after 12th

Sr NoName of the courseDuration
1BMLT (Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology)4 years
2B.Sc. MLT (Medical Laboratory Technology)4 years

 

Duration: The course duration is 4 years. This includes 1 year long internship program.

 

Eligibility criteria: Passed 12th standard with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry & Biology) from a recognized board.

 

Admission process: Depends on the institute. Could be direct admission process or merit based admission process. In case of merit based admission, marks scored by the student in 10th board examination is taken into consideration. Seats are allotted to eligible deserving candidates on the basis of marks scored by them in the examination.

 

Further studies: After completing BMLT or B.Sc. MLT, candidates may apply for relevant Master’s Degree courses like M.Sc. MLT, Master of MLT or PG Diploma MLT.

 

4 MLT (Medical Laboratory Technology) Master’s Degree courses after Graduation

Sr NoName of the courseDuration
1MMLT (Master in Medical Laboratory Technology)2 years
2M.Sc. MLT (Medical Laboratory Technology)2 years
3PG/Advanced Diploma programs1-2 years

 

Duration: The course duration is 2 years.

 

Eligibility criteria: Completed relevant Bachelor’s Degree course (BMLT or B.Sc. MLT) from a recognized university.

 

Admission process: Depends on the institute. Could be direct admission process or merit based admission process. In case of merit based admission, marks scored by the student in 10th board examination is taken into consideration. Seats are allotted to eligible deserving candidates on the basis of marks scored by them in the examination.

 

MLT scope & jobs

After completing Diploma or certificate MLT courses, one may work as a lab technician or assistant at medical laboratories in hospitals, clinics, public health centres or commercial labs.

 

Common recruiters include-

  • Government Hospitals
  • Private Hospitals
  • Clinics with in-house lab
  • Commercial Labs
  • Public Health Centres

 

Common job profiles available in front of MLT professionals include-

  • Medical Lab Technician
  • Medical Lab Assistant

 

After completing Bachelor’s Degree course, one may rise to the post of Medical lab supervisor or Lab analyst. After completing Master’s level course, one may even work as an instructor or teacher at paramedical education institutes. Completing the PhD program will help one build a career in the research and development sector associated with the field of medical laboratory technology.

 

Salary

At start, a lab technician could earn around 6-10k Rupees per month. Starting salary depends on the profile of the employer and job location. After gaining experience, one may move to better work places and thus improve the salary figure.

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63 thoughts on “List of Medical Lab Technology Courses: Scope, Jobs & Salary”

  1. Avatar of manjunath.R
    manjunath.R

    i want to interested to do the course for mlt lab technician

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    • Avatar of Shweta Jaiswal
      Shweta Jaiswal

      I’ve passed my 10 n have completed dmlt of 2 years can I get admission in bsc mlt??

      Reply
  2. Avatar of E.LEELAKRISHNA
    E.LEELAKRISHNA

    i am completed 10th class

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  3. Avatar of ganeshkumar
    ganeshkumar

    i want to interested to do the medical lab technician course MLT COURSE

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  4. Avatar of Karam Singh
    Karam Singh

    i want to interested to do the diploma in medical lab technician course DMLT COURSE

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  5. Avatar of Devendra
    Devendra

    Actually my brother wants to do the diploma in x-ray course and will complete his 10th standard this year so he wants to know that can he open his own laboratory after completing the course and will he get the license and if yes then what will be the basibc salary per month in india…..plz reply ……thankyou

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  6. Avatar of rohit
    rohit

    I am completely 10th with 94% marks and 12th with 67% marks, can I can admission in MLT and MLA

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  7. Avatar of Gurdas Maan
    Gurdas Maan

    Plz course in tag 12

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  8. Avatar of Fayaz ahmed
    Fayaz ahmed

    I have done certificate medical lab technician course. But not getting job in gulf … so wish to do further course which can help in my career

    Reply
  9. Avatar of padhiyar parth kumar meru bhai
    padhiyar parth kumar meru bhai

    I want to interested to do the diploma in medical leb technician course dmlt course

    Reply
  10. Avatar of pooja
    pooja

    10 pass

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  11. Avatar of Golla Vani
    Golla Vani

    Iam Completed 10th I have Interest To Study MLT Course

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  12. Avatar of Amit
    Amit

    Dear sir I have completed 10Th standard , I wants to do DMLT sir , please suggest me good colleges or institution for this In Ahmedabad

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  13. Avatar of rajashree p kadam
    rajashree p kadam

    hello sir/mam,
    i want do this course in dmlt and also cmlt plz suggest me
    thanx,

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  14. Avatar of hasvi mihammed tahseen
    hasvi mihammed tahseen

    I am studying in Bsc 2nd year I want to know that I have eligible for this DAMLT course my subjects in Bsc geology, chemistry and comp.science so explain me what I have to do to apply in this course

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  15. Avatar of hasvi Mohammed tahseen
    hasvi Mohammed tahseen

    I am studying in Bsc 2nd year I want to know that I have eligible for this DAMLT course my subjects in Bsc geology, chemistry and comp.science so explain me what I have to do to apply in this course

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  16. Avatar of naveen
    naveen

    2nd pu arts (heps) eligabal aplly to lab tecnition course

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  17. Avatar of sk abdullah
    sk abdullah

    I Want to interested to do the diploma in medical lab technician course

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  18. Avatar of Fowzia .S
    Fowzia .S

    I’m completed 10th Std 90 percentage

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  19. Avatar of Mohammad jaheer uddin
    Mohammad jaheer uddin

    Iam interested to do MLT course…

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  20. Avatar of sheik farana
    sheik farana

    I am compleated 2nd pu commarce with 85% marks i want to compleat para medical how will i get admmission plzz suggest me

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    • Avatar of Arun Kallarackal
      Arun Kallarackal

      You’ll have to visit the institute and know more about their admission policy.

      Reply
  21. Avatar of Noor shafeen
    Noor shafeen

    Can you help me to what to do after 10th

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    • Avatar of Arun Kallarackal
      Arun Kallarackal

      Lots of courses have been mentioned and discussed in this blog.

      Reply
  22. Avatar of yogita pandey
    yogita pandey

    Can i know the college of it where it is..??

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  23. Avatar of Sai suman
    Sai suman

    Hi sir or madam I have completed bachelors degree ( B.com general)
    Do I have eligibility to do MLT course plz let me know asap

    Reply
  24. Avatar of Padia Yashvi
    Padia Yashvi

    I passed 10th with 79,% i m interested in Medical Laboratory Technician Couses, Kindly suggest me for the same.

    Reply
  25. Avatar of SOUPARNIKA P M
    SOUPARNIKA P M

    IAM SOUPARNIKA ,,,IAM COMPLETED IN PUSWO ONE ONE SUBJECT FAILED ,,,,I WANT TO INTRESTED IN MEDICAL COURSES

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  26. Avatar of Bittu kumar
    Bittu kumar

    I’m 10th student kon sa branch best raha gaa ya phir 12th baad kara paramedical

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  27. Avatar of Naveen kumar
    Naveen kumar

    I will completed 10th class next directly go to the m.l.t I will complete next course?

    Reply
  28. Avatar of Dhayamani
    Dhayamani

    Pls tel the curriculum for medical courses

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  29. Avatar of Vaibhavi
    Vaibhavi

    Which colleges in Nagpur conduct MLT Certificate courses?

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  30. Avatar of Ayan
    Ayan

    I hd completed my dmlt course….and now i m going to Bachelor of madical lab technology is it good decision or wrong plz reply me

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  31. Avatar of MAITHILI M NAIK
    MAITHILI M NAIK

    i want to interested to do the diploma in medical lab technician course DMLT COURSE

    Reply
  32. Avatar of satyendra kumar
    satyendra kumar

    Sir please tell me best college for the Opration theatre diploma where it is.

    Reply
  33. Avatar of SANJOY ACHARJEE
    SANJOY ACHARJEE

    I want DMLT CERTIFICATE BY ONLINE FACILITY

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  34. Avatar of Sagar
    Sagar

    I am interested in lab technician and I have completed only 10th and pass

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  35. Avatar of Althaf
    Althaf

    Am intrested

    Reply
  36. Avatar of tahir ali
    tahir ali

    i want to interested to do the diploma in medical lab technician

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  37. Avatar of MRINMOY MONDAL
    MRINMOY MONDAL

    I want to interested to do the diploma in medical lab technician course DMLT COURSE

    Reply
  38. Avatar of Shranik jadhav
    Shranik jadhav

    Tanking you
    Arun kallarackl

    Reply
  39. Avatar of nehru
    nehru

    I am completely 10th. How to join laboratory technolagy

    Reply
  40. Avatar of Suvashish Giri
    Suvashish Giri

    I am HS Pass student, I pass Madhyamik exam at 66% number. But HS subject are Arts..but i know all pathological test. I working a pvt laboratory till 7 yrs..so i want DMLT certificate..

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  41. Avatar of Adarsh panda
    Adarsh panda

    I m interested in Radiology assistant courses after 10 can u say the names of the colleges who deals with this courses

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  42. Avatar of Nrusingha Charan Sahu
    Nrusingha Charan Sahu

    Hye, I Nrusingha am interested to study this course. So plzzz inform me about this course.

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  43. Avatar of RKGupta
    RKGupta

    i am complit corsh for matric with DMLT in 1 year kya mai bsc mlt kar sakta hu distens se

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  44. Avatar of Hasmeet
    Hasmeet

    Im doing diploma in medical technology and can I do degree in operation theatre?

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  45. Avatar of Japoorbasha A
    Japoorbasha A

    I’m complete 10th.90% mark. Plz suggest me.DMLT COURSE.

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  46. Avatar of jayar
    jayar

    MLT which set exam written sir after 10 th please tell sir

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  47. Avatar of NARESH
    NARESH

    Im 10th pass and intermediate dicontiniue ihave intrested in lab technicition a job for me

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  48. Avatar of Jerrin Abu Jibu Mathew
    Jerrin Abu Jibu Mathew

    Where exactly can I study this course?

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  49. Avatar of shubham
    shubham

    i need to know about my ability of working how can i do this to me

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  50. Avatar of Vinay dubey
    Vinay dubey

    I do this course

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    • Avatar of Arun Kallarackal
      Arun Kallarackal

      All the best!

      Reply
  51. Avatar of Aakashmani tiwari
    Aakashmani tiwari

    Can you help me to what to do after 12th

    Reply
  52. Avatar of MAMTA
    MAMTA

    PLEASE LET ME KNOW COLLEGE IN NAGPUR. I WANT TO TAKE ADMISSIOIN FOR MLT.

    Reply
  53. Avatar of Dharahas
    Dharahas

    Sir! I am complete 10 70percentage so I am interesting to study paramedical course can u please help me m
    My contact 9********3

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  54. Avatar of kapil vohrA
    kapil vohrA

    I am running a blood collection centre. want to be independent for taking blood samples . can u suggest a short duration course.

    Reply
  55. Avatar of Shantharaj
    Shantharaj

    I am completed diploma course in x ray technology, now I want to join bsc correspondence course pls help me

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  56. Avatar of Shantharaj
    Shantharaj

    In Bangalore, karnataka

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  57. Avatar of MD SABIR
    MD SABIR

    Sir I have completed 10th Now I want to become career in medical field…so what should be done?

    Reply

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