BMLT
- BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT) is a three year paramedical course pursued after the completion of 10+2.
- This course focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of various kinds of diseases and health problems with the help of clinical laboratory tests.
- A student must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) from a recognized board of education.
- The minimum age limit to pursue this course is 17 years and maximum is 25 years.
- The annual course fee for BSc MLT is 40,000rs to 4lakh.
- Subjects taught in BSc MLT are Human Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Sociology, Constitution of India, Environmental Science and Health.
- Course that can be pursued after BSc MLT is Master of Medical Laboratory Technology.
- Graduates can work as Laboratory Manager, Healthcare Administrator, Hospital Outreach Coordinator, Medical Officer, Research Associate, Resident Medical Officer, Laboratory Information System Analyst and Laboratory Testing Manager
- The average annual salary of a BSc MLT professional lies between 3.5 lakh to 6lakh.
- Some of the recruiting organizations are Hospitals, Military Centers, Blood Donor Centers, Defense Department, Crime Laboratories, etc.
DMLT
- Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT) is a 2 year diploma course pursued after the completion of 10+2.
- It trains the students about sampling, testing in the laboratory, maintaining the record of the patients. The courses impart depth knowledge about functioning of fluids and ions of our body, and truly documentation helps the doctors find specific diseases of the patients.
- A student must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) from a recognized board of education.
- There is no age limit to pursue this course.
- Subjects taught in DMLT are Basic Laboratory Functioning, Haematology, Blood Banking and Immunology, Histopathology, Microbiology, Clinical Biochemistry.
- Course that can be pursued after DMLT is Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology and Master of Medical Laboratory.
- Graduates can work as Medical Lab Technologist, X- Ray Technician, MRI Technician, CT Scab Technician, Pathology Technician, Laboratory Supervisor, QC Manager, etc.
- Some of the recruiting organizations are Blood Donor Centers, Defense Department, Crime Laboratories, etc.
Thus, it is very difficult to decide that which one of the courses is better. BSc MLT and DMLT both are career-oriented and lucrative courses. There are certain differences between both the courses but it completely depends on the students which one to choose. A student needs to collect all the information regarding any course before applying for it. Hope this article helps you in choosing the better option.
