Distance learning program

Bachelor of Science in Medical Lab Technology

Sarhad Institute of Allied Health Sciences

4 years 8 semesters 144 credit hours Maximum 6 years

Program overview

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.

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 Objectives and Program Outcomes

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.

Fee Structure

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

Fees are subject to university policy and may be revised. Please confirm the current payable amount with the Distance Learning Directorate or your selected center.

Scheme of study

Explore the courses included in each semester of this program.

Semester 18 courses

Course code	Course title	Credit hours
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 27 courses

Course code	Course title	Credit hours
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 39 courses

Course code	Course title	Credit hours
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 49 courses

Course code	Course title	Credit hours
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 56 courses

Course code	Course title	Credit hours
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 66 courses

Course code	Course title	Credit hours
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

Semester 76 courses

Course code	Course title	Credit hours
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 86 courses

Course code	Course title	Credit hours
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

Bridge8 courses

Course code	Course title	Credit hours
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

Summer1 course

Course code	Course title	Credit hours
SI 450	Supervised Internship	0-3

Centers offering this program

Current availability based on active center records.

22 centers

Abbottabad · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Vertex Institute of Science & Technology, Abbottabad.

Damthore, Gujjar Maira, Near Valley CNG, Murree Road, Abbottabad.

Bachelor of Science in Medical Lab Technology

Program overview

Eligibility

Documents required

Program Objectives and Program Outcomes

Program Learning Objectives:

Program Learning Outcomes:

Fee Structure

Scheme of study

Centers offering this program

Vertex Institute of Science & Technology, Abbottabad.

Apex Institute of Medical Sciences DI Khan (Old Campus)

Frontier Institute of Medical Sciences (FIMS), Haripur

ANSI Institute of Management Sciences

Muhammad Ali College of Professional Studies Attock

Agile Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Bahawalpur (Provisionally Enlisted)

Bhakkar Institute of Health Sciences, Bhakkar (Provisionally Enlisted)

Pak Pearl College, Kallur Kot (District Bhakkar)

AS College Pindi Bhattian

Sardar Jaffar Khan Laghari Institute of Allied Health Sciences DG Khan

Raffay College of Nursing &amp; Allied Health Sciences, Faisalabad

Royal College Gujranwala

Leads College, Jauharabad District Khushab (Provisionally Enlisted)

Rifqa Institute of Health and Professional Sciences - Kot Addu

Professional College of Technical &amp; Advance Sciences Manga Mandi Lahore

Al-Hamd Institute of Medical & Social Sciences (AIMS), Multan (Provisionally Enlisted)

Bright Institute of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

Laeeque Rafique Institute of Health Sciences Multan (City Campus)

Midland College of Health Sciences, Multan (Provisionally Enlisted)

Physio College, Multan (Provisionally Enlisted)

Iqra Girls Collage Sargodha

Medi International College of Nursing & Allied Health, Sciences, Sheikhupura

Raffay College of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences, Faisalabad

Professional College of Technical & Advance Sciences Manga Mandi Lahore