BSc Medical Laboratory Technology (BSCMLT)
University
Pokhara University
Duration
4 years
Fee
Rs. 777000
Colleges
4+
Summary
• Four-year program preparing laboratory scientists skilled in diagnostic testing, analytical procedures, biomedical investigation, and clinical laboratory operations.
Description
• Trains students to perform, interpret, and manage laboratory tests essential to medical diagnosis and treatment.
• Builds competence in microbiology, biochemistry, pathology, cytology, hematology, immunology, and applied biotechnology.
• Integrates extensive laboratory modules, seminars, research exposure, and an internship to ensure professional readiness.
Description
Curricular structure
| Semester | Courses |
|---|---|
| Sem I | Medical Laboratory Science; Microbiology I; General Chemistry I; Biostatistics; Laboratory I & II |
| Sem II | Biochemistry I; Anatomy & Physiology; General Cytology; General Histology; Analytical Chemistry; Laboratory III–V; Seminar I |
| Sem III | Microbiology II; Biochemistry II; Anatomy & Physiology II; Molecular Cell Biology; Immunology; Laboratory VI–VIII; Seminar II |
| Sem IV | Microbiology III; General Pathology; Cytopathology; Biochemistry III; Health & Disease; Laboratory IX–XI |
| Sem V | Microbiology IV; Histopathology I; Biochemistry IV; Hematology I; Applied Biotechnology; Laboratory XII–XIV; Seminar IV |
| Sem VI | Microbiology V & VI; Histopathology II; Biochemistry V; Hematology II; Laboratory XV–XVII; Seminar V |
| Sem VII | Microbiology VII; Autopsy & Medical Jurisprudence; Biochemistry VI; Immuno-Hematology & Blood Bank I; Clinical Laboratory Research; Laboratory XVIII–XX; Seminar VI |
| Sem VIII | Internship; Project Work |
Features
Features
• Eight-semester structure with large practical components
• Focus on clinical diagnostics, quality control, laboratory management
• Strong grounding in molecular biology and biotechnology
• Hospital/clinical internship and research project required
• Aligns with Health Professional Council of Nepal standards
Fee
• Tentative: NPR 777,000
Admission Process
Admission process
• Must have completed Grade 12 Science or Health-Science Diploma with PCB and minimum 50% or 2.4 CGPA
• A-level and equivalent qualifications allowed with required subject and grade conditions
• Candidates with health-science diplomas must have council registration and equivalence to +2 Science
• Entrance exam: MECEE-BL (minimum 50th percentile to qualify; negative marking 0.25)
• Submit original academic certificates, citizenship/passport, admit card, reservation documents, equivalence if applicable
• Scholarships allocated per National Medical Education Rules 2077 (open + reserved categories)
Job Prospects
Job prospects
• Government and private hospitals
• Diagnostics and private laboratories
• Health-research laboratories and public-health projects
• Academic and training institutions
• Molecular biotechnology companies
• Forensic and applied-science laboratories
• Adverse drug–reaction monitoring services
• Food and health development organizations
Colleges Offering This Course
Crimson College of Technology
Nobel College
School of Health and Allied Sciences | Pokhara University
Modern Technical College
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