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BSc Medical Laboratory Technology | PU (Pokhara)

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Overview

Pokhara University offers four years Bachelor of Science in Medical lab technology program. This program will provide knowledge and techniques to prepare professional medical lab technicians for preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative function and research in health care settings. This program will allow to perform lab test with sophisticated equipment. It will encompass knowledge from fields of microbiology, bio chemistry, anatomy and physiology, analytical chemistry, hematology, epidemiology, cytopathology, and lab management. This program will allow to understand how lab test is conducted with proper quality control and interpret the result accurately. It will provide accurate lab results and test evidences in the treatment of patients.

Objectives of BSc Medical Laboratory Technology

Provide strong academic background for medical laboratory science profession
Apply quality control and interpret result accurately
Strengthen medical lab science practices in public and private institutions
Contribute by research and publication in medical lab science literature
Be able to apply research functions within health care which are preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative
Be able to provide experience with lab equipment hands on
Provide consultancy services to assist medical lab science and related organization in solving their problems

Admission Requirements in BSc Medical Laboratory Technology

Eligibility Criteria:

In order to be eligible for admission to BSc Medical Laboratory Technology program, applicants have to follow following criteria:

  • Candidates must have to pass either Intermediate in Science or +2 in Science stream with biology subject or PCL degree from the college/ board/ university recognized by Pokhara University.
  • Must have to secure minimum of second division score in the board of intermediate level.

Admission Procedures:

In order to get admission to BSc Medical Laboratory Technology program, the applicant must have to pass the entrance test ommon Entrance by Medical Education Commision. 

Required Documents for Admission:

While applying for the admission students must have to submit the following documents:

  • Accurately filled and signed admission form.
  • Photocopy of certificates of SLC and certificates of either of +2 or of PCL degree or of any intermediate level.
  • Character certificates issued by the academic institutes attended.
  • Two recent passport size photos.

Fee Structure

Total cost Rs 545,500
Private cost Rs 777,000

Career and Scope

After graduating from BSc Medical Laboratory Technology program, one can start their career as a clinical lab expert. Their knowledge and practical skills can be used as a tool to diagnose the diseases. Some of the prime recruiters of this degree holder are listed below:

  • Academic Institutions
  • Molecular Biotech Companies
  • Health and Food Development Organizations
  • Forensic Labs
  • Government Hospitals
  • Private Labs
  • Health Research Labs
  • Health Research Projects