BMLT Course, Admission, Syllabus, Colleges and Jobs 2021-22

Q: What are the further study options after BMLT?

Graduates can also do higher studies like masters degree courses in medical laboratory technology or can do PG diploma or certificate courses in the areas of cytotechnology, immunology, microbiology, immunohematology, phlebotomy, histotechnology, and forensic science.

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Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT), also known as Clinical laboratory Technology is a 3-year undergraduate program that can be pursued after completion of Class 12th. It is a career-oriented course and is one of the most demanded courses in paramedical science.

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The course involves learning to conduct tests, handling equipment, collecting information, making reports, and documenting. The subjects that will be taught are human anatomy, human physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, bio-medical waste management, clinical hematology, immunology & serology, etc.

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Applicants who want to apply for this course should have completed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks in physics, chemistry, and biology. There are a number of colleges and universities offering this course like Mewar University, Madhav University, and many more.

Graduates can also do higher studies like master’s degree courses in medical laboratory technology or can do PG diploma or certificate courses in the areas of cytotechnology, immunology, microbiology, immunohematology, phlebotomy, histotechnology, and forensic science and many.

Key Highlights of BMLT Course
Full-Form	Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Technology
Duration	3 year + 6-month internship
Examination Type	No exams conducted
Eligibility	10+2 with minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Admission Process	Merit-based
Course Fees	INR 20,000 - INR 3 Lakhs per annum
Average Salary	INR 3 Lakhs
Top Recruiting Areas	Hospitals, Nursing homes, Diagnostic laboratories, Pharmaceutical laboratories, Blood banks, Research & Development centers, and Universities.
Job positions	Laboratory technologist, laboratory managers, consultants, supervisors, healthcare administrators, health outreach coordinators, laboratory system analysts, etc

BMLT Eligibility

The applicant should have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with at least 50% - 60% marks from a recognized institute.
The minimum age of the applicant should be 17 years.
Candidates whose intermediate results are not out are also eligible to apply.
There are no particular entrance exams for offering admissions to this course.

BMLT Admission Process

The BMLT admission process varies from college to college. Usually, admissions offered in this course are from two different modes that are discussed below:

Direct Admission

The admission for the BMLT course is usually based on merit. The students are required to fill the application form of the required institutes and upload all the documents asked. The institutes will shortlist students based on their previous academic records, and it will be followed by document verification at the institute. The admission process may vary from college to college. Some of the institutes may select the students through the university level entrance exam, followed by personal interviews. But the majority of the institutes in India take admissions for BMLT based on merit.

Lateral Entry

Through the lateral entry procedure of admission, students will get direct admission to the 2nd year of the course. The eligibility criteria through this mode are also the same as for the regular admission process.

BMLT Entrance Exams

No particular exam is conducted for admission into the BMLT program. Some of the colleges may conduct their personal entrance examination, but usually, the admissions are conducted based on the previous academic records.

BMLT Syllabus

Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT) consists of subjects that deal with paramedical subjects. The main focus of this course is on lab techniques. In the below table, you will find the core subjects of all 3-years and semester wise topics covered in those years.

Year 1- Subjects	Semester 1	Semester 2
Human Physiology	Cells	Cardiovascular system
Human Anatomy	Terminology and general plan of the body	The Nervous System
Biochemistry	Musculoskeletal system	Special Senses
Health education and communication	Respiratory System	Genitourinary System
Bio-medical waste management	Digestive System	Endocrine System
Year 2- Subjects	Semester 3	Semester 4
Pathology	Introduction and History of Pathology	Mechanism of coagulation
Microbiology	Tissue renewal and repair	Complete blood count
Clinical Haematology	General features of acute and chronic inflammation	Introduction to immunohematology
Immunology and serology	Protein-energy malfunction	Progressive
Histopathology and his techniques	Cancer	Hemoglobin
Year 3 -Subjects	Semester 5	Semester 6
Immunohematology and blood banking	Staining of carbohydrates	Basic principles of blood banking
Clinical enzymology and automation	Demonstration of minerals and pigments in the tissue sample	Other blood group system such as Lewi
Parasitology and virology	Autoimmune disorders	Transfusion transmissible infectious disease screen
Diagnostic cytology	Demonstration of nucleic acids	Blood components and their preparation
Principles of lab management and medical ethics	Immunohistochemistry	Apheresis
Advanced diagnostic techniques	-	-
Clinical Endocrinology and Toxicology	-	-
Diagnostic molecular biology	-	-

There are numerous books that you can refer to the BMLT course study. A few good read books and bestseller books are also available in the market.

Book Name	Author Name
Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology	William Davis
Human Physiology	AK Jain
Pathologic Basis and Diseases	Harsh Mohan
Clinical Chemistry	Varley
Practical Haematology	Dacie and Lewis

BMLT Colleges

There are a number of colleges and universities offering the BMLT course. Some of them are enlisted below.

Collegedunia Rating out of 10	Name of the College	Admission Process	Annual Tuition Fees
9.7	P.K. University, Madhya Pradesh	Merit-based	INR 1.74 Lakhs
8.4	Madhav University, Rajasthan	Merit-based	INR 1.4 Lakhs
8	Paramedical College, Durgapur	Merit-based	INR 3.66 Lakhs
7.9	Mewar University, Rajasthan	Merit-based	INR 99,000
7.9	Rabindranath Tagore University	Merit-based	INR 1.05 Lakhs
7.7	Ayushman College, Bhopal	Merit-based	INR 1.68 Lakhs
7.7	Shivalik Institute of paramedical Technology, Chandigarh	Merit-based	INR 1.65 Lakhs
7.2	Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Gangtok	Merit-based	INR 2.5 Lakhs
7.4	Integral University, Lucknow	Merit-based	INR 2.4 Lakhs

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You can apply for the college of your choice by keeping several parameters in mind like eligibility criteria, facilities provided by the institute, faculty of the institute, course fee, and the placement facilities of the college.

BMLT Jobs and Career Options

Bachelor in Medical Technology graduates has huge scope in the medical industry. They can work in both private and government sectors and can pursue their career as:

Laboratory technologists at pharmaceutical laboratories, pathology labs, public health laboratories, hospitals, research & product development, etc.
Research Scholar/ Scientist or Research and development laboratories.
Research assistant/ fellow at various biotechnological industries.
Supervisor or consultant in a laboratory, medicine industry, quality assurance companies, etc.
Tutor in educational institutes or allied health colleges.

Some of the job profiles and their description are mentioned below:

Job Profiles	Description	Average salary
Lab Technologists	Laboratory technologists are required in the medical laboratories of the hospitals, pathological labs, research & development centers, etc. They work with other health care professionals like doctors and nurses to solve medical problems. Their basic work includes the collection and preparation of a patient's sample such as blood, urine, stool, etc.	INR 2.43 Lakhs
R&D Lab Assistant	They work in R&D laboratories and conduct tests to ensure that the products are being tested correctly according to the norms of both the company and government. Their work includes gathering data, keeping accurate records, and making sure the records are filled correctly.	INR 3.08 Lakhs
Laboratory Manager	Laboratory managers are required in a variety of areas like medical labs, university labs, pharmaceutical corporations, etc. to manage the day-to-day operations of the laboratory. Their work includes supervising the technicians, assistants, and students.	INR 5.5 Lakhs
X-Ray Technician	They are trained to operate radiology machines to take X-ray pictures of the body. They have in-depth knowledge of the amount of radiation exposure to the students to ensure safety. They are also responsible for maintaining and cleaning the equipment.	INR 3 Lakhs
Assistant Professor	They teach the students in the paramedical colleges and medical colleges.	INR 4.5 Lakhs

Source: Payscale

Graduates with bachelor’s in medical laboratory technology can expect an average salary of INR 2.38 Lakhs per annum. The salary would increase later with experience.

The BMLT graduates can also choose to do further studies for a better salary package. They can do a master’s degree program, PG diploma, or certificate courses. Some of the master degree courses that the BMLT graduates can do are:

For certificate and PG diploma programs, they can choose the area of their interest. Some of the areas to specialize are cytotechnology, immunology, microbiology, immunohematology, phlebotomy, histotechnology, and forensic science.

BMLT Vs B. Pharma Vs BPT

The table below shows the comparison between BMLT (Bachelor of Medical Technology), B.Pharma (Bachelor of Pharmacy), and BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy). The key differences will be in terms of fees, salary, career options, and other parameters.

Parameters	BMLT	B. Pharma	BPT
Level of program	An undergraduate-level degree program	An undergraduate-level degree program	An undergraduate-level degree program
Duration	3 years + 6-month internship	4 years	4 years
Eligibility	10+2 with PCB	10+2 with PCB	10+2 with any stream and Entrance based
The focus of the program	This course focuses more on the theoretical sides of the program. It includes subjects like human anatomy, human physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, bio-medical waste management, clinical hematology, immunology & serology, etc.	B Pharm is the knowledge of subjects included in pharmaceutical science like drug safety, drug discovery, pharmacokinetics, industrial pharmacy, management studies, etc.	BPT course teaches core skills like manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and the application of electro physical modalities, to the prospective students.
Career prospect	The graduates can work as technologists in the laboratories, hospitals, and research & development centers.	Drug Safety Associate, R&D Scientist, Pharmacovigilist, Clinical Research Associate, and many more.	Researcher, Therapy Manager, Consultant, Osteopath, and many more
Employment areas	Hospitals, laboratories, blood banks, research & development centers, etc.	Hospitals, laboratories, blood banks, research & development centers, etc.	Hospitals and Clinics
Average Fee	INR 2 Lakhs	INR 5 Lakhs	INR 2.5 Lakhs
Average salary	INR 3 Lakhs per annum	INR 4 Lakhs per annum	INR 4 Lakhs per annum
Future Scope	They can work as a technologist in laboratories & hospitals, they can go for further studies and conduct research, they can become educators in paramedical institutes, etc.	They can be placed in various national and international drug research companies in India and abroad. You can get a license also to open a chemist shop and do this business.	Bachelor of Physiotherapy graduates find gainful employment opportunities in both the private and government sectors, besides having the option of pursuing private practice.

Source: Universities and Colleges Official Websites

BMLT: FAQs

Ques. Which is better, BMLT, or DMLT?

Ans. Both courses are considered to be good in their own ways. It totally depends on what a student wants to pursue after completion of their course. BMLT is a 3-year course, whereas DMLT is a 2-year course. And the type of jobs available is almost the same for both the courses. So, DMLT can save a year and provide quicker job opportunities. BMLT consists of more theoretical studies, whereas DMLT is more like a training program full of technical skills. So the student will be more confident to work in the labs after DMLT. But BMLT graduates will have a higher priority than DMLT graduates.

So DMLT is a good option if the student is looking for quicker jobs. But if the student chooses to pursue growth with the help of higher studies then BMLT can be of more benefit.

Ques. Is it possible to do BMLT after DMLT?

Ans. Yes, it is possible to do BMLT, after completion of DMLT. BMLT will help to increase the salary and help to grow in the paramedical field.

Ques. Is NEET required for BMLT admission?

Ans. No, NEET is not required for admission into BMLT. The admission into BMLT is usually merit-based for most of the institutes. There is no particular entrance exam required for admission into BMLT.

Ques. Is BMLT a good course?

Ans. Yes, it is a good course if the student wants to pursue a career in the medical field. BMLT graduates can get jobs in the hospital labs, pathology labs, and research & development centers as a medical laboratory technologist. With the increase of hospitals, nursing homes, pathology labs, etc in the private sectors, the demand for lab technologists is also increasing. They play an important part in medical centers as their tests are required by the doctors to diagnose the problems of the patients.

Ques. What are the further study options after BMLT?

Ans. Graduates can also do higher studies like master’s degree courses in medical laboratory technology or can do PG diploma or certificate courses in the areas of cytotechnology, immunology, microbiology, immunohematology, phlebotomy, histotechnology, and forensic science.

Ques. Where can I get jobs after BMLT?

Ans. Jobs are available in both the private and government sectors. BMLT graduates can work in hospitals, nursing homes, laboratories, universities, and research and development centers.

Ques. How much salary a fresher can expect after BMLT,?

Ans. The expected salary can range between INR 1.17 lakhs to INR 2.5 lakhs per annum for a fresher.

Ques. What are the job options for BMLT graduates?

Ans. The graduates can work as Laboratory technologists, laboratory managers, consultants, supervisors, healthcare administrators, health outreach coordinators, laboratory system analysts, etc.

Ques. Is there a chance of an increase in the salary in this area?

Ans. In this field salary increases with experience. A higher degree qualification can also help for an increase in salary as well as a position in the organization.

Ques. What are the other scopes after BMLT other than being a technologist in laboratories and medical centers?

Ans. The graduates can also work as a biotechnologist, microbiologist, quality control analysts in areas like medical, agriculture, pharmaceutical, environmental, etc.

Ques. Does the syllabus vary for BMLT and DMLT?

Ans. Yes, the syllabus does vary for both the programs. DMLT is a practical course and deals mainly with the techniques and processes that are required in a laboratory. Whereas BMLT is a more theoretical course where the students are taught subjects like human anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology, etc and along with this they are all taught to run all the clinical tests.

Ques. Is the admission process for BMLT colleges postponed?

Ans. Yes, the admission process of BMLT colleges has been postponed due to COVID’19 pandemic disease.