About the Institution
Nitte Institute of Allied Health Sciences (NIAHS), established in 2025, is a constituent college of Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, and situated in the Medical Sciences Complex at Deralakatte, Mangaluru.
About the program
The Master of Medical Laboratory Science course is a dynamic and essential program designed to prepare students for a vital role in the healthcare system. Medical laboratory technologists perform critical diagnostic tests that help physicians detect, diagnose, and treat diseases.This comprehensive course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on training in areas such as Biochemistry, Microbiology, Hematology, Sample Collection, Blood Bank, Immunology, Cytology, Histopathology and Central Research Laboratory. Students learn to operate sophisticated laboratory equipment, analyze body fluids, and maintain quality control standards in diagnostic labs.
Whether you're seeking a rewarding healthcare career or aiming to pursue advanced studies, the Medical Laboratory Technology course offers a strong foundation in medical science, laboratory techniques, and patient care ethics.
Co-ordinator
Ms Archana H V, M.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Technology), has academic professional with over 22 years of teaching experience in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Former Principal of Nitte Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences, with strong skills in managing academic programs, developing course content, and supporting faculty growth. Has actively contributed to academic councils and boards of studies to improve education quality.Infrastructure & Laboratory Facilities
Students in the MLT program receive hands-on training at the Central Laboratory of Justice K.S. Hegde Charitable Hospital—a fully equipped, state-of-the-art medical laboratory operating 24/7. This is NABL-accredited laboratory, recognized as one of India’s premier diagnostic centers, ensuring high standards in medical laboratory practices. The laboratory is classified as a large-scale diagnostic facility, conducting over 2,500 tests/day. The laboratory is staffed by a team of highly skilled professionals and follows a robust quality management system and organized sample handling protocols to ensure precise and reliable results.Students train on cutting-edge diagnostic equipment at various departments including:
The Biochemistry laboratory is equipped with modern instruments like fully automated chemistry analyser, fully automated Immuno analyser, semi autoanalyser, electrophoresis unit and electrolyte analyser which are operated by skilled technicians. Internal and external Quality Control are carried out regularly to ensure good quality results.The Microbiology Department has
- Viral diagnostic set – up for early and reliable diagnosis
- Gene expert for diagnosis of mycobacterium tuberculosis and viruses
- The ability to scale up in its diagnostic services provided, along with provision of advanced quality diagnostic services at an affordable cost to the mass public
- The Serology department has a fully automated ELISA system and all the sections are equipped with necessary instruments to carry out their diagnostic work. BacT/Alert system is used for automated blood and body fluid culture for early diagnosis of pathogens and Vitek is used for determining MIC values for antibiotic sensitivity for treatment. the Department has introduced ANA Screening and profile for autoimmune diseases and Chemiluminescence for testing HIV, HCV, HBV
- The Pathology laboratory has sections: Histopathology & Immunohistochemistry, Haematology, Cytology and Clinical pathology. The sections are well equipped with necessary and sophisticated instruments like the Automated Cell counter, Coagulation analyzer, ESR analyzer, Urine Analyzer, Liquid based cytology systems, Automatic Tissue Processor and stainer, Microtomes, Microwave oven, Monocular, Binocular, Trinocular and Pentahead Microscopes with CCTV, Phase contrast, darkfield and Photomicrography facilities, Cover slipper with transfer station & Digital pathology scanner and Computers for storing data. The Department uses the Robosoft system for rapid delivery of the laboratory data for patient management.
Specialized training in the Central Research Laboratory:
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Genetics a. DNA & RNA Isolation & Quantification
- Flow Cytometry a. Cell cycle analysis
- Biodosimetry a. DNA damage Studies
- Microbiology
- Clinical Cytogenetics a. Karyotyping
b. RT PCR
c. Western Blotting
b. FISH techniques (Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization)
The Central Research Laboratory:
- CELL CULTURE a. Isolation and establishment of primary culture from various human tissue samples like gingiva, skin and foreskin etc
- MOLECULAR GENETICS d. DNA & RNA Isolation & Quantification
- FLOW CYTOMETRY a. ROS ANALYSIS
- BIODOSIMETRY a. Micronucleus and dicentric assays in cell damage b. DNA damage Studies
- MICROBIOLOGY a. Antimicrobial and biofilm inhibition activity of plant extracts on oral flora, ESBLs and candida species
- CLINICAL CYTOGENETICS a. Mental Retardation (Exclusive of Down Syndrome & Known Syndromes)
b. Characterization, expansion and maintenance of established cultures
c. Cell lines models for studying different disease conditions invitro
d. In vitro anticancer effects of various natural, synthetic and synthesized compounds
e. Cytotoxicity and genotoxicity studies of various compounds on cancer and normal cells
f. Effect of radiation on cultured cells
g. In vitro radioprotection and radio sensitization studies on various normal and cancer cell lines
h. Transfection
i. Knockout cell line models
j. Wound healing studies invitro
e. Protein Isolation by SDS Page
f. PCR Studies
g. RT PCR
h. FADS gene polymorphism studies
i. Vitamin D gene polymorphism studies
j. Fragile X Syndrome & Y micro deletion
k. Western Blotting
l. Immunohistochemistry
m. TUNEL Assay
b. Cell cycle analysis
c. Apoptosis
b. Culture and antibiotic susceptibility test of bacterial isolates from conditions including pneumonia, enteric infections, and sepsis
c. Screening of antibiotic resistant bacteria from community and hospital acquired infections
d. Molecular characterization of multidrug resistant bacteria ESBL’S,MRSA,NDM etc from clinical and effluent samples
e. Screening of HPV DNA in OSCC, Cervical and CA-breast patients
f. Silver nano activity against various species of candida.
b. Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)
c. Chromosomal mapping on familial cleft lip and palate
d. Fanconi anaemia
Eligibility
A candidate seeking admission to Master of Medical Laboratory Science course must have a recognized degree of BSc (MLT) of 3½ years duration (including six months internship) from a recognized University with not less than 50% marks in aggregate.
Admission Procedure
Students seeking admission to Master of (A&OTT/MIT/MLT/RT) are required to submit the Admission Query form available on the homepage of www.nitte.edu.in
On receipt of the same, the Admission Section will guide the students with the process of registration and admission.
Admission to the course is based on merit in the qualifying examination.
Documents required for admission
- 10th standard pass certificate for proof of date of birth (Original + 3 attested copies)
- Degree marks cards of all years (Original + 3 attested copies)
- Internship completion certificate (Original + 3 attested copies)
- Provisional/Degree certificate (Original + 3 attested copies)
- Transfer and Conduct certificate from the institution last attended (Original + 3 attested copies)
- Migration certificate from the Board/University of the institution last studied
- Physical fitness and blood group certificate
- Photographs: Recent colour photo with white background of resolution 300-600 dpi and 35 mm x 45 mm (P.P size 5 Nos.) and 20 mm x 25 mm (Stamp size 5 Nos.)
- Aadhaar card copy of the student
Commencement of Course
The course commences on the date prescribed by the University, generally in August.
Program Structure
| No. | Subject |
|---|---|
| FIRST SEMESTER | |
| 1 | HAEMATOLOGY & BLOOD TRANSFUSION-I |
| 2 | MICROBIOLOGY-I |
| 3 | BIOCHEMISTRY-I |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| 1 | HAEMATOLOGY & BLOOD TRANSFUSION-II |
| 2 | MICROBIOLOGY-II |
| 3 | BIOCHEMISTRY-II |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
| 1 | HAEMATOLOGY – III |
| 2 | BLOOD TRANSFUSION- III |
| 3 | BIOSTATISTICS & RESEARCH METHODOLOGY |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |
| 1 | HAEMATOLOGY – IV |
| 2 | BLOOD TRANSFUSION - IV |
career opportunities
- College & Universities
- Hospitals
- Commercial Clinical Laboratories
- Pharmaceutical Laboratories
- Lecturer, Administrator, Research scholar
- Laboratory Supervisor, Blood Bank supervisor, Quality assurance or total quality improvement officer.
- Self-employment, Public health.
- Research & Development Manager(Laboratory), Sales and marketing,
