Overview
Medical Laboratory Technology is an integral component of the healthcare system, providing essential laboratory services that support disease diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and preventive healthcare. At the Nitte Institute of Allied Health Sciences (NIAHS), the Medical Laboratory Technology programs combine strong academic instruction with practical laboratory training and clinical exposure. The curriculum encompasses clinical biochemistry, microbiology, hematology, pathology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, and quality management, preparing students to excel in diverse healthcare settings. With a focus on scientific excellence, ethical practice, and emerging diagnostic technologies, the program develops competent laboratory professionals capable of contributing to patient care, research, and innovation in laboratory medicine.Why Choose Our MLT Program?
- Provides a world-class hospital training environment with extensive clinical exposure.
- Offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge laboratory automation and advanced diagnostic technologies.
- Delivers expert faculty guidance combined with practical, skill-based learning.
- Features state-of-the-art automated laboratory equipment for comprehensive training.
- Provides specialized training in Genetics and Molecular Diagnostics to meet emerging healthcare needs.
- Encourages research, innovation, and scientific publications to promote academic excellence.
- Follows an NCAHP-aligned, competency-based curriculum that equips students with industry-relevant knowledge and practical skills
Program
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science- Duration: 3 years + 1-year internship
- Eligibility: Senior secondary (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany+ Zoology) subjects
- Focus: Clinical Biochemistry, Microbiology, Haematology, Histopathology, Immunology, Molecular Diagnostics, and Laboratory Management
- Career Path: Medical Laboratory Technologist, Diagnostic Laboratory Executive, Research Assistant, Assistant Lecturer
- Duration: 2 years
- Eligibility: BSc MLT /BMLS on regular mode from recognised university.
- Focus: Advanced Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Molecular Diagnostics, Clinical Research, Quality Management, Laboratory Automation, and Specialized Diagnostic Techniques
- Career Path: Assistant Professor, Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist, Laboratory Manager, Molecular Diagnostics Specialist, Research Scientist, Quality Manager.
Career
- Clinical Laboratories & Hospitals: Medical Laboratory Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory Manager.
- Specialized Laboratory Services: Haematology Specialist, Clinical Biochemist, Microbiologist, Histopathology & Cytology Specialist, Molecular Diagnostics Specialist, Transfusion Medicine Specialist.
- Research & Academia: Research Scientist, Clinical Research Associate, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Doctoral/Postdoctoral Researcher.
- Public Health & Government: Public Health Laboratory Scientist, Government Hospitals, Blood Banks, Forensic Laboratories, Defence Medical Services, and Railway Healthcare Services.
- Diagnostic & Biomedical Industry: Application Specialist, Product Development Scientist, Technical Support Specialist, Quality & Regulatory Specialist.
- Healthcare Leadership: Section Head, Department In-charge, Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Director.
- Entrepreneurship: Establish independent diagnostic laboratories, biotechnology start-ups, and laboratory consultancy services.
- Global Opportunities: Careers in hospitals, research institutions, diagnostic laboratories, and the biomedical industry worldwide (subject to country-specific licensing requirements).
Achievements
- Ms. Shruthi S Lecturer, Medical Laboratory Technology, NIAHS, has been recognized as a Distinguished Teacher in the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences for the year 2025.
- The Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Nitte Institute of Allied Health Sciences, successfully hosted students from Bright University, Iraq for a 15-day International Short-Term Training Program under the MoU between the two institutions. The program provided exposure to NABL-accredited diagnostic laboratories and mentorship from experienced faculty, fostering academic collaboration and global learning.
Mrs. Archana H V
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- M. Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology
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- Haematology rn
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- Member of Advisory Board Committee - Staff Development Centre, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru. rn
- Member of Board of Studies, Allied Health Sciences, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru. rn
- Member of IQAC, K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, Mangaluru. rn
- Experienced academic professional with over 21 years of teachingrnexperience in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Former Principal of Nitte Instituternof Medical Laboratory Sciences with a strong background in academic governance,rncurriculum development, and staff development. Proven track record inrncontributing to academic councils, boards of studies.
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- Haematology rn
- Blood transfusion rn
- Clinical pathology rn
- Histopathology rn
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- Principal of Nitte Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Derlakatte from 2012 to 2018. rn
- Member of Academic Council, Nitte Deemed to be University from 2021 to 2023. rn
- External member of Board of Studies, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru for a period of three years from 2015. rn
- Resource person for Panel discussion at AHSCON 2020, RGUHS, Bengaluru. rn
Mrs.Shruthi s
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- 1. M. Sc in medical
Laboratory Technology
- 1. Haematology and bloodrntransfusion, Histopathology techniques
- 1. 2nd place in poster competitionrnheld during International conference onrnRadiational Biology.
- 1. Frequency of Rh antigenrnand phenotypes in voluntary blood donors. Med J DY Patil Vidyapeethrn2024;17:S134-9.
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- Haematology rn
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- Clinical pathology rn
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Mrs Swathi B
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- M.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology
- Haematology, Transfusion Medicine, HistopathologyrnTechniques
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- Haematology rn
- Blood Bank rn
- Clinical Pathology rn
- Histopathology rn
- Cytology Techniques rn
