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Definition
“Without laboratories men of science are soldiers without arms”. ~ Louis Pasteur A medical/clinical laboratory is a laboratory where tests are usually done on clinical specimens to obtain information about the health of a patient as pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Medical laboratory scientists perform tests in different disciplines and have a wide range of career options.Career Path
B.Sc. (Medical Lab Technician)
Level
Under-Graduate
Duration
3 years
Eligibility
10+2 with science subjects
Entrance Exam
Some Colleges/Institutes conduct their entrance exams, Some of the colleges admit students directly ...
Specialization
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Average Fee
₹50,000 to ₹2,20,000
Mode
Regular/Distance
Goal
R&D Contractual Lab Assistant, Junior Technical Executive, Lab Medicine Technician, X-Ray Technician...
M.Sc. (Medical Lab Technician)
Level
Post-Graduate
Duration
2 years
Eligibility
BMLT/BPT or any equivalent qualifications/after diploma 2 years degree course.
Entrance Exam
AUCET (Andhra University Common Entrance Test), GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test), NEST (Nation...
Specialization
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Average Fee
₹90,000 to ₹2,00,000
Mode
Regular/Distance
Goal
Medical technician, Medical technologist, Laboratory in charge, QC Manager, QA Manager, Lab Consulta...
Diploma (Medical Lab Technician)
Level
Under-Graduate
Duration
2 years (4 semesters) course after 12th, 1 year (2 semesters) course after Graduation (B.Sc.)
Eligibility
Minimum Qualification for Admission 10th, Candidate should have passed XII Science or an equivalent ...
Entrance Exam
Some Colleges/Institutes conduct their entrance exams. Other colleges admit students directly withou...
Specialization
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Average Fee
₹ 16,000 to ₹1,00,000
Mode
Regular/Distance
Goal
Medical Laboratory Supervisors/Technicians/Assistants in all Private Hospitals/Nursing Homes or with...
Colleges
- Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Aligarh
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, New Delhi
- Arc Paramedical Institute, Kurukshetra, Kurukshetra
- Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, Vellore
- Delhi Institute of Technology and Paramedical Sciences, Delhi, Delhi
- Delhi University (DU), New Delhi, New Delhi
- Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow, Lucknow
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal
- Madras Medical College, Chennai, Chennai
- Manipal University, Manipal, Manipal
- Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, Delhi
- NIMS University, Jaipur, Jaipur
- Om Sai Para Medical Institute, Ambala, Ambala
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, Chandigarh
- SRM University, Chennai, Chennai
Top Colleges
Key Skills
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Career Prospect
- Laboratory Manager/Consultant/Supervisor
- Health Care Administrator
- Hospital Outreach Coordination
- Laboratory Information System Analyst/Consultant
- Educational Consultant/Coordinator/Director
- Health and Safety Officer
Scope
- Government Hospitals
- Private Hospitals
- Minor Emergency Centers
- Private Laboratories
- Blood Donor Centers
- Doctor’s Clinics
- Research Facilities
- Crime Laboratories
- Universities
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Military
- Blood Banks
Pay Package
- One could get an initial pay of ₹8,000 to ₹25,000 per month. An experienced employee could get pay of ₹25,000 to ₹40,000
Role Models
Tim Randolph
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Tim Randolph- Dr. Randolph has been recognized for his excellence in research and clinical science technique. He has received many awards in the field for his research papers, including the ASCLS Distinguished Author Award (2006), the ASCLS Professional Achievement Award in Hematology (2007), and the Kleiner Memorial Award for Best Scientific Article (2010). He currently teaches Hematology, Clinical Hematosis Practicum, and Research Methods.