Master of Science (MSc Medical Laboratory Technology)

Eligibility:

B. Sc Biochemistry, B. Sc Microbiology & B. Sc MLT.

Course Description:

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore is offering Master of Science (MSc Medical Laboratory Technology). In this section, learn about the Master of Science (MSc Medical Laboratory Technology) course at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore

Medical laboratory technologists serve as members of the healthcare team, performing laboratory test related to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. They work in an interesting and dynamic environment using high-tech instruments to analyze samples and generate information with accuracy and quality control which assists the healthcare professionals.

Job Opportunities :

=> Medical laboratory professionals have many job opportunities in Hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, public health facilities, commercial clinical laboratories; they also find jobs in industrial research and in forensic and pharmaceutical laboratories in India as well as abroad.
=> In hospitals they will be initially appointed as technologists and in time may be promoted as Laboratory manager, Lab supervisor, Lab In charge, Health care administrator, Health and safety officer.
=> In Drug analysis lab they can work as drug safety officer where they can do drug testing, therapeutic drug monitoring.
=> In Research labs they can work as analytical associate, technical associate and after PhD they can be appointed as scientists.
=> In blood banks they can work as blood bank supervisors.
=> In Educational institutions they can work as coordinators, tutors or lecturers. If academically inclined one can pursue PhD and be promoted as Assistant Professor in educational institutions. Able candidates in due course of time can head a Paramedical institution.