BSc Medical Laboratory Technology (BSCMLT)
Rajarshi Janak University
4 years
Rs. 777000
Updated December 12, 2025
University
Rajarshi Janak University
Duration
4 years
Fee
Rs. 777000
Colleges
1+
Summary
BSc MLT at Rajarshi Janak University is a four-year undergraduate health science program focused on clinical laboratory diagnostics, covering microbiology, biochemistry, hematology, pathology, histopathology, molecular methods, and compulsory internship/project work.
The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (BSc MLT) under Rajarshi Janak University prepares students to work in medical laboratories supporting disease diagnosis, monitoring, and prevention. The program is semester-based and integrates theory with extensive practical coursework across core lab domains (microbiology, clinical biochemistry, hematology, pathology/cytology/histopathology, molecular biology). In the final year it culminates in an internship plus project work and presentation, building readiness for hospital laboratories, diagnostic centers, public health labs, and related research settings.
Description
Curricular Structure (Table)
First Semester
| Course Code | Subjects | Theory | Practical | Total | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMLT-111 | Clinical Anatomy | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT-112 | Clinical Physiology | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT-113 | Medical Microbiology I | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT-114 | Clinical Biochemistry I | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT-115 | Haematology I | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT-116 | Clinical Anatomy Practical | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| SMLT-117 | Clinical Physiology Practical | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| SMLT-118 | Medical Microbiology Practical I | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| SMLT-119 | Clinical Biochemistry Practical I | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| SMLT-120 | Haematology Practical I | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| Total | 250 | 250 | 500 | 20 |
Second Semester
| Course Code | Subjects | Theory | Practical | Total | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMLT 121 | Medical Laboratory Science | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 122 | Pathology (General & Systemic) | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 123 | Medical Microbiology II | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 124 | Clinical Biochemistry | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 125 | Heamatology II | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 126 | Pathology Practical | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| SMLT 127 | Medical Microbiology Practical II | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| SMLT 128 | Clinical Biochemistry Practical II | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| SMLT 129 | Heamatology Practical II | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| Total | 250 | 200 | 450 | 19 |
Third Semester
| Course Code | Subjects | Theory | Practical | Total | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMLT 211 | Health and Diseases | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 212 | Biostatistics | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 213 | Molecular Biology | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 214 | Medical Microbiology III | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 215 | Clinical Biochemistry III | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 216 | Genral Cytology & Histology | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 217 | Medical Microbiology Practical III | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| SMLT 218 | Clinical Biochemistry Practical III | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| SMLT 219 | General Cytology & Histology Practical | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| Total | 300 | 150 | 450 | 21 |
Fourth Semester
| Course Code | Subjects | Theory | Practical | Total | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMLT 221 | Analytical Biochemistry | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 222 | Medical Microbiology IV | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 223 | Clinical biochemistry IV | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 224 | Haematology III | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 225 | Cytopathology | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 226 | Medical Microbiology Practical IV | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| SMLT 227 | Clinical Biochemistry Practical IV | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| SMLT 228 | Haematology Practical III | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| SMLT 229 | Cytopathology Practical | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| Total | 250 | 200 | 450 | 19 |
Fifth Semester
| Course Code | Subjects | Theory | Practical | Total | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMLT 311 | Applied Biochemistry | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 312 | Medical Microbiology V | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 313 | Clinical Biochemistry V | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 314 | Haematology IV | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 315 | Histopathology I | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 316 | Medical Microbiology Practical V | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| SMLT 317 | Clinical Biochemistry Practical V | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| SMLT 318 | Haematology Practical IV | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| SMLT 319 | Histopathology Practical I | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| Total | 250 | 200 | 450 | 19 |
Sixth Semester
| Course Code | Subjects | Theory | Practical | Total | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMLT 321 | Research Methodology | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 322 | Clinical Pharmacology | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 323 | Public Health Microbiology | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 324 | Medical Microbiology VI | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 325 | Clinical Biocheistry VI | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 326 | Histopathology II | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 327 | Medical Microbiology Practical VI | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| SMLT 328 | Clinical Biocheistry Practical VI | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| SMLT 329 | Histopathology Practical II | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| Total | 300 | 150 | 450 | 21 |
Seventh Semester
| Course Code | Subjects | Theory | Practical | Total | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMLT 411 | Forensic Medicine & Medical Jurisprudence | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 412 | Health Policy and Health System | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 413 | Molecular & Applied Microbiology | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 414 | Clinical Biochemistry VII | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 415 | Haematology V (Blood Banking) | 50 | - | 50 | 3 |
| SMLT 416 | Molecular & Applied Microbiology Practical | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| SMLT 417 | Clinical Biochemistry Practical VII | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| SMLT 418 | Haematology (Blood Banking) Practical V | - | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| Total | 250 | 150 | 400 | 18 |
Eighth Semester
| Course Code | Subjects | Total Marks | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMLT 421 | Internship | 200 | 4 |
| SMLT 422 | Project Work & Presentation | 100 | 6 |
| Total | 300 | 10 |
Features
Features
- Strong lab-focused curriculum with continuous practical components
- Coverage of core diagnostic areas: microbiology, biochemistry, hematology, pathology, cytology, histopathology
- Molecular biology and applied microbiology included
- Research methodology and public health microbiology included
- Internship and project work in the final semester
- Entrance via MECEE-BL with defined exam format and negative marking
- Scholarship allocation framework aligned with National Medical Education Rules, 2077
Fee
- NPR 777,000 (Tentative)
Admission Process
Entrance Exam
- MECEE-BL 2026
Eligibility
- +2 / PCL (Science Group) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and minimum 50% or 2.4 CGPA
- A-level (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and minimum 50% or 2.4 CGPA
- PCL/Diploma in Health Science (relevant fields) with minimum 50% aggregate (additional equivalence/PCB conditions apply as stated)
- For some diploma routes: must be registered in the concerned council and have class 12 science equivalence where required
Admission Process (Points)
- Sit MECEE-BL integrated entrance process
- Must score minimum 50 percentile to pass the integrated admission process
- Scoring rule: +1 for each correct answer, −0.25 for each wrong answer
- Submit documents at admission (original + photocopies), typically:
- SEE/SLC and +2/PCL (or equivalent) certificates, transcripts, character certificates
- Citizenship/Passport copy
- Entrance admit card
- Reservation/Quota documents (if applicable)
- Equivalence certificate (foreign board students)
Job Prospects
Job Prospects
- Medical Laboratory Technologist (Hospital/Clinic)
- Diagnostic Laboratory Technologist (Private labs)
- Microbiology / Biochemistry / Hematology Lab Technologist
- Blood Bank / Transfusion Services Technologist
- Histopathology / Cytology Lab Technologist
- Public Health Laboratory Staff (surveillance/testing)
- Research/Lab Assistant (academic, hospital, or project labs)
- Quality Control / Lab Documentation roles in diagnostics and health labs
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