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Bachelor of Science in Medical Lab Technology

Accredited by Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)
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The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (BS MLT) is a four-year professional degree that trains students in the analysis of body fluids, tissues, and other specimens to aid in disease diagnosis and treatment. The program covers subjects like clinical pathology, microbiology, hematology, and molecular biology, along with extensive hands-on lab training. Students learn to operate advanced diagnostic equipment and follow strict quality control standards. BS MLT professionals play a vital role in the healthcare system by ensuring accurate and timely lab results. Career opportunities include positions as medical lab technologists, clinical researchers, lab managers, and specialists in diagnostic laboratories and hospitals.

Minimum Duration Total Semesters Maximum Duration Credit Hours Min CGPA
4 8 6 144 2.0

 

Program Learning Objectives:

  • To have in-depth knowledge of Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology and Anatomy of the human body focusing on diagnostic elements.
  • To enable the students to have necessary technical skills to operate, manage, troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment.
  • To enable maintaining a protective and cross-contamination-free environment in the Laboratory and patient sample taking area.
  • To inculcate ethical principles and professional standards in students, making them useful members of the medical laboratory team.
  • To keep abreast with academic research to have new knowledge undergoing in the field.

Program Learning Outcomes:

    • Graduates will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and disease process, especially general and special pathology of the human body.
    • Graduates will exhibit proficiency to manage and maintain laboratory cleanliness and sterilization of laboratory instruments and maintenance of the machines and equipment required for carrying out different tests of the patients.
    • Graduates will adhere to the highest ethical standards demonstrating professionalism, effective communication and commitment to avoid contamination in order to ensure patient safety and quality care.
    • Graduates will be able to work as an effective member of the laboratory team.

Eligibility

  • 4 Years: Candidates with HSSC (Pre-Medical / Relevant Technology) or A-Levels with equivalency certificate from IBCC Islamabad with at least 50% marks are eligible to apply. Candidate with Diploma from any Medical Faculty in relevant field with at least 50% marks in annual system or 2.00 CGPA on the scale of 4.00 in semester system with equivalency certificate from IBCC Islamabad are eligible to apply.
  • 2.5 Years: The candidates holding Associate Degree in non-relevant Allied Health disciplines with at least 50% marks in annual system or at least 2.00 CGPA on the scale of 4.00 from any recognized university/DAI will be allowed to take admission in the 2.5 years track subject to departmental approval. In such cases the candidate will attend the Bridge Semester of the same discipline and will follow the scheme of study from 5th till 8th semester.
  • 2 Years: Candidates holding Associate Degree in Relevant Technology with at least 2.00 CGPA on the scale of 4.00 from any recognized university/DAI will join from the 5th semester of their degree program. The candidate will study more credit hours than they studied in their previous university/DAI.
  • Candidates will have to appear in an entry test / interview to be conducted by any registered Testing Agency or University.

Documents Required
  • Matric DMC and Secondary School Certificate
  • Intermediate DMC & Provisional Certificate, and Higher Secondary School Certificate
  • Equivalency Certificate from IBCC (For A Level/Other than BISE students)
  • Bachelors DMC/Transcript and Bachelors Degree
  • Applicant CNIC / Form B
  • Father/Guardian CNIC
  • Domicile
  • 04 Recent Passport size Photographs (Light Blue Background)
  • NOC from previous University (for Migration/Transfer Cases)
  • Original Transcript from previous University (for Migration/Transfer Cases)

Program Duration (Years)

4

No. of Semesters

8

Admission Fee (One Time)

10,000

Sem Enrollment/ Exam Fee

20,000

Tuition Fee (Per Sem)

59,400

Security (Refundable)

10,000

Council Registration Fee (One Time)

1,500

Survey Camp/ Clerkship/ Clinical Fee

15,000

Sem-1 Fee

100,900

Sem-2 Fee

79,400

Sem-3 Fee

79,400

Sem-4 Fee

79,400

Sem-5 Fee

94,400

Sem-6 Fee

94,400

Sem-7 Fee

94,400

Sem-8 Fee

79,400

Total Program Fee

701,700

 

Scheme of Studies (Prospectus 2026)

Semester 1

Code Title CrHrs
AHS 101 Human Anatomy 2-1
AHS 103 Human Physiology 2-1
AHS 105 Introduction to Medical Biochemistry 1-1
GE 116 Quantitative Reasoning - I (Pre-Calculus) 3-0
ENG 100 Functional English 3-0
GH101 Islamic Studies 2-0
GH 102 Value, Ethics and Society (For Non-Muslims) 2-0
GE 115 Introduction to Sociology 2-0

Semester 2

Code Title CrHrs
MLT 109 Introduction to Medical Lab Technology 2-0
AHS 107 First Aid & Emergency Care 1-1
AHS 109 Introduction to Medical Equipment & Technology 2-1
AHS 111 Introduction to Allied Health Sciences - I 2-0
AHS 113 Patient Safety & Infection Control 1-1
GE 119 Quantitative Reasoning - II (Introduction to Statistics) 3-0
IT 107 Applications of ICT 2-1

Semester 3

Code Title CrHrs
AHS 209 Introduction to Allied Health Sciences - II 2-0
AHS 200 General Pathology 2-1
AHS 221 Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology 3-0
GE 110 Introduction to Philosophy 2-0
GE 205 Civics and Community Engagement 2-0
MB 200 Basic Medical Microbiology 2-1
GE 109 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan 2-0
QT 101 Understanding of Holy Quran - I (for Muslims) 0-1
MR 101 Minority Rights in the Constitution of Pakistan - I (for Non-Muslims) 1-0

Semester 4

Code Title CrHrs
AHS 214 General Pharmacology 2-1
ENG 116 Expository Writing 3-0
AHS 217 Healthcare Systems & Policies 2-0
AHS 213 Healthcare Marketing & Management 2-0
AHS 219 Introduction to Nursing Practice 2-1
GE 307 Entrepreneurship 2-0
GH 103 Pakistan Studies 2-0
QT 300 Understanding of Holy Quran - II (for Muslims) 0-1
MR 300 Minority Rights in the Constitution of Pakistan - II (for Non-Muslims) 1-0

Semester 5

Code Title CrHrs
MLT 329 Hematology-I 2-1
MLT 327 Clinical Biochemistry 2-1
MLT 323 Clinical Bacteriology and Virology 2-1
MLT 331 Medical Laboratory Instrumentations 2-1
MLT 337 Molecular Biology 2-1
MLT 339 Supervised Clinical Practice – I: Biochemistry 0-3

Semester 6

Code Title CrHrs
MLT 318 Chemical Pathology 2-1
MLT 333 Medical Parasitology & Mycology 2-1
RES 312 Scientific Writing & Research Methods 3-0
MA 219 Biostatistics 3-0
MLT 437 Hematology-II 2-1
MLT 321 Supervised Clinical Practice – II: Microbiology 0-3

Summer

Code Title CrHrs
SI 450 Supervised Internship 0-3

Semester 7

Code Title CrHrs
MLT 407 Immunology & Serology 2-1
MLT 433 Blood Bank & Transfusion Medicine 2-1
CS 338 Bioinformatics 2-1
MLT 431 Biomarkers in Disease Diagnosis 2-1
MLT 435 Forensic & Toxicology 2-1
MLT 429 Supervised Clinical Practice – III: Hematology 0-3

Semester 8

Code Title CrHrs
AI 323 Artificial Intelligence in Health Care 3-0
MLT 423 Clinical Lab Management 2-0
MLT 425 Cytology and Histotechniques 2-1
MLT 325 Biotechnology 2-1
MLT 439 Supervised Clinical Practice – IV: Immunology and Serology 0-3
RES 485 Capstone Project 0-3

Bridge

Code Title CrHrs
AHS 101 Human Anatomy 2-1
AHS 103 Human Physiology 2-1
AHS 200 General Pathology 2-1
MLT 216 RBC Disorders 2-1
MB 200 Basic Medical Microbiology 2-1
AHS 214 General Pharmacology 2-1
QT 101 Understanding of Holy Quran-I (Only for Muslims) 0-1
MR 101 Minority Rights in the Constitution of Pakistan-I (Only for Non-Muslims) 1-0

Procedure to Apply In-Person

  • Visit the Admission Office at the Main Campus.
  • Get the admission form.
  • Fill the form carefully.
  • Attach documents & submit.

Procedure to Apply Online

  1. Visit form.suit.edu.pk
  2. Sign up
  3. Login
  4. Select program
  5. Enter details
  6. Upload documents
  7. Download challan
  8. Pay at JS Bank
  9. Upload paid receipt
  10. Submit application

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Sarhad University of Science & IT, Main Campus

Hayatabad Link Road, Ring Road Peshawar

+92-91-5230931
director.siahs@suit.edu.pk

Mon – Fri 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.

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