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BS Medical Laboratory Technology

The BS Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program at Al-Kawthar University is a 4-year undergraduate degree, designed to produce highly skilled laboratory professionals equipped to perform critical diagnostic testing and support clinical decision-making in healthcare. The program emphasizes scientific accuracy, hands-on laboratory training, and ethical responsibility.

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Program Duration

4 years

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Total Semesters

8 Semesters

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Total Credit Hours

134 Credit Hours

Accredited by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the curriculum aligns with national and international standards. Students are trained across core laboratory domains including Microbiology, Hematology, Molecular Diagnostics, and Quality Control, preparing them to meet the demands of modern diagnostic laboratories and research institutions.

Why Study BS Medical Laboratory Technology?

1
Lab Demand

High Demand for Laboratory Professionals in Healthcare & Research

2
Accredited Curriculum

HEC-Recognized Curriculum with Clinical Rotations

3
Specialized Training

Specialized Training in Diagnostic Pathology and Lab Management

4
Skill Development

Hands-On Skill Development in State-of-the-Art Labs

5
Expert Faculty

Faculty with Clinical and Laboratory Expertise

6
Patient Safety

Ethical and Accurate Testing Practices for Patient Safety

7
Internship Opportunities

Internship Opportunities in Affiliated Hospitals and Diagnostic Centers

8
Postgraduate Foundation

Foundation for Post-graduate Studies and Global Certifications

9
Career Support

Career Development and Research Exposure Support

Tracks Offered

1
Clinical Pathology
2
Hematology & Blood Banking
3
Microbiology
4
Clinical Chemistry
5
Histopathology
6
Molecular Diagnostics
7
Laboratory Management & Quality Control
8
Molecular Pathology
9
Parasitology

Course Outline

S. No Course Code Course Title Theroy Credit Hours Lab Credit Hours Total Credit Hours
1 FOH-1102L Fundamentals of Hematology (Lab) 0 1 1
2 PHL-1102-L Phlebotomy (Lab) 0 1 1
3 GEN-1101 Functional English & Communication Skills 3 0 3
4 GEN-1701 Islamic Studies 2 0 2
5 GE-111 Contemporary Mathematics 3 0 3
6 GEN-1802 Life & Academic Skills 2 0 2
7 GEN-1501 Pakistan Studies 2 0 2
8 FOH-1102 Fundamentals of Hematology (Theory) 2 0 2
9 PHL-1102 Phlebotomy (Theory) 2 0 2
10 GMB-1201 General Microbiology (Theory) 2 0 2
11 GMB-1201L General Microbiology (Lab) 0 1 1
    Total     21
Note:

* Foundation Mathematics I is offered for students with non-Mathematics background as per the guidelines of NCEAC Curriculum 2023

S. No Course Code Course Title Theory Credit Hours Lab Credit Hour Total Credit Hour
1 CBM-1202 Clinical Bacteriology & Mycology (Theory) 2 0 2
2 CCH-1303L Clinical Chemistry-I (Lab) 0 1 1
3 EPA-1505L Elementary Physiology & Anatomy (Theory) 2 0 2
4 GEN-1801 Basic Health Awareness 2 0 2
5 CBM-1202L Clinical Bacteriology & Mycology (Lab) 0 1 1
6 EPA-1505L Elementary Physiology & Anatomy (Lab) 0 1 1
7 GEN-2503 Constitution & Legal System of Pakistan 2 0 2
8 CCH-1303 Clinical Chemistry-I (Theory) 2 0 2
9 GEN-1401 Environment & Agriculture 2 0 2
10 GEN-1102 Expository Writing 3 0 3
    Total 18 / 21*    
Note:

* Foundation Mathematics I is offered for students with non-Mathematics background as per the guidelines of NCEAC Curriculum 2023

S. No Course Code Course Title Theory Credit Hour Lab Credit Hour Total Credits
1 CBC-2303-L Clinical Biochemistry-I (Theory) 2 0 2
2 IMM-2303L Immunology (Lab) 0 1 1
3 BSS-2202-L Biosafety and Biosecurity (Lab) 0 1 1
4 GEN-1301 Information & Communication Technology Skills 2 0 2
5 GEN-2602 Leadership & Community Service 2 0 2
6 GEN-2803 Urdu Literature 2 0 2
7 GEN-2502 Civilization, Society & State 2 0 2
8 IMM-2303L Immunology (Theory) 2 0 2
  BSS-2202-L Biosafety and Biosecurity (Theory) 2 0 2
  CBC-2303-L Clinical Biochemistry-I (Lab) 0 1 1
  GEN-1702 Fehm e Quran-I 1 0 1
  Total       18

S. No Course Code Course Title Theory Credit Hour Lab Credit Hour Total Credits
1 FBB-2101-L Fundamentals of Blood Banking (Lab) 0 1 1
2 GCP-2404L General and Clinical Pathology (Lab) 0 1 1
3 GEN-2601 Introduction to Business & Entrepreneurship 2 0 2
4 GEN-1203 Critical Thinking & Reasoning 2 0 2
5 CPR-1 Clinical Practicum I (MLT) 0 3 3
6 GCP-2404L General and Clinical Pathology (Theory) 2 0 2
7 FBB-2101-L Fundamentals of Blood Banking (Theory) 2 0 2
8 GEN-1703 Fehm-e-Quran-II 1 0 1
9 GE-112 Statistics with Applications 3 0 3
  Total       17

S. No Course Code Course Title Theory Credit Hour Lab Credit Hour Total Credits
1 CBC-3313-L Clinical Biochemistry-II (Lab) 0 1 1
2 GCP-3202L General and Clinical Parasitology (Lab) 0 1 1
3 EMB-3303L Essential of Molecular Biology (Lab) 0 1 1
4 PHC-3606L Pharmacology (Lab) 0 1 1
5 CBC-3303-L Clinical Biochemistry-II (Theory) 2 0 2
6 CPR-2 Clinical Practicum-II (MLT) 0 3 3
7 PHC-3606L Pharmacology (Theory) 2 0 2
8 GCP-3202L General and Clinical Parasitology (Theory) 2 0 2
  EMB-3303L Essential of Molecular Biology (Theory) 2 0 2
  Total       15

S. No Course Code Course Title Theory Credit Hour Lab Credit Hour Total Credits
1 CEC-3303-L Clinical Endocrinology (Theory) 2 0 2
2 CBC-3303-L Clinical Biochemistry-III (Lab) 0 1 1
3 CVR-3202L Clinical Virology (Lab) 0 1 1
4 CLM-3202L Clinical Laboratory Management 3 0 3
5 CEC-3303-L Clinical Endocrinology (Lab) 0 1 1
6 CBC-3303-L Clinical Biochemistry-III (Theory) 2 0 2
7 CVR-3202L Clinical Virology (Theory) 2 0 2
8 CPR 3 Clinical Practicum III (MLT) 0 3 3
  Total       15
Note:

* Internship shall be performed by the student in/after 2nd or 3rd year. Only the grades are recorded as part of the 6th semester.

S. No Course Code Course Title Theory Credit Hour Lab Credit Hour Total Credits
1 ADH-4101L Advance Hematology (Lab) 0 1 1
2 RME-4101L Research Methodology and Ethics 3 0 3
3 FQM-4102L Fundamental of Quality Management 3 0 3
4 CPR-4 Clinical Practicum IV (MLT) 0 3 3
5 IN-1 Internship (MLT) 0 3 3
6 ADH-4101L Advance Hematology (Theory) 2 0 2
  Total       15
Note:

* Domain Electives to be offered tentatively.

S. No Course Code Course Title Theory Credit Hour Lab Credit Hour Total Credits
1 ABB-4101L Advance Blood Banking (Lab) 0 1 1
2 BWM-4202L Bio Waste Management (Theory) 2 0 2
3 FID-4202-L Fundamentals of Infectious Disease (Lab) 0 1 1
4 CP-1 Capstone Project-MLT 0 3 3
5 ABB-4101L Advance Blood Banking (Theory) 2 0 2
6 CPR-5 Clinical Practicum-V (MLT) 0 3 3
7 BWM-4202L Bio-Waste Management (Lab) 0 1 1
8 FID-4202-L Fundamentals of Infectious Disease (Theory) 2 0 2
  Total       15
Note:

* Domain Electives to be offered tentatively

Career & Placement Sectors

Careers

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  • Clinical Laboratory Technologist
  • Diagnostic Lab Manager
  • Blood Bank Specialist
  • Microbiologist / Pathologist Assistant
  • Molecular Lab Technologist
  • Research Lab Technologist
  • Hospital Diagnostics Coordinator
  • Public Health Laboratory Technician
  • Quality Control Analyst

Placement Sectors

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  • Hospitals Public & Private
  • Diagnostic and Clinical Laboratories
  • Research Institutes and Universities
  • Blood Banks and Transfusion Services
  • Pharmaceutical and Biotech Companies
  • Public Health Organizations
  • International Healthcare Systems