Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology in Medical Microbiology |
Duration: 2 years (four semesters): 3 years after 3-year BScMLT The MSc MLT in Medical Microbiology is an allied health profession that specialises in micro-organisms that cause disease. The role of the technologist in this field is to aid the doctor or medical microbiologist in detecting, diagnosing, and preventing diseases through clinical laboratory tests. In addition to running tests, technologists should also set up and maintain laboratory equipment. They also ensure that the laboratory is under the stipulated ambient conditions of temperature, humidity, quality control, safety, and sterility. The medical lab technician is trained to finish tasks with speed and accuracy, handle stress, make analytical judgments in interpreting technical or scientific data, use and maintain laboratory instrumentation, and become proficient in the use of computer hardware and software. |
About the course
Year | Course Description | Competencies |
First Year I & II semester | The students will be taught subjects such as Biochemistry and Haematology in addition to Microbiology along with practicals. Research methodology will also be taught in the second semester. | The students will acquire knowledge and learn techniques required in Biochemistry, Haematology and Microbiology laboratory testings. |
Second Year III & IVsemester | The students will be taught subjects related only to Microbiology along with practical. They will also be required to do journal presentation and teach the UG students. | The students will acquire knowledge and learn various techniques required in microbiology laboratory testings. They will also be able to enhance their skills in teaching. |
6 months Internship | During this period the students will be trained to perform different methods of microbiological laboratory testings and analyzing various types of samples in the hospital in which they are doing their internship. During this period they will also be conducting a project under the supervision of a guide. | The students will enhance and strengthen their practical skills and gain an in-depth experience in the different techniques that are involved with microbiological laboratory diagnosis along with quality control procedures. The students will be able to collect, analyze and interpret data for their project report. |
Course of study
Teaching is delivered by a combination of:
- Theoretical knowledge: lectures, demonstration, seminars, computer aided learning and assignments.
- Practical knowledge: practical classes, hands-on clinical experience in hospitals and rural healthcare. Training in other health institutions and internship.
Course Outline:
First Semester | Subject Code | Subject Title | Credits |
MMLTM501 | Biochemistry I | 2 | |
MMLTM502 | Microbiology I | 2 | |
MMLTM503 | Haematology and Blood Transfusion I | 2 | |
MMLTM504 | Biochemistry Practicals | 3 | |
MMLTM505 | Microbiology Practicals | 3 | |
MMLTM506 | HaematologyPracticals | 3 | |
ENGL501 | English & Communication I | 3 | |
TOTAL |
| 18 |
Second Semester | Subject Code | Subject Title | Credits |
MMLTM511 | Biochemistry II | 2 | |
MMLTM512 | Microbiology II | 2 | |
MMLTM513 | Haematology and Blood Transfusion II | 2 | |
MMLTM514 | Biochemistry Practicals | 3 | |
MMLTM515 | Microbiology Practicals | 3 | |
MMLTM516 | HaematologyPracticals | 3 | |
MMLTM517 | Research Methodology I | 1 | |
ENGL511 | English & Communication I | 3 | |
TOTAL |
| 19 |
Third Semester | Subject Code | Subject Title | Credits |
MMLTM601 | Systemic bacteriology and Immunology | 6 | |
MMLTM602 | Research Methodology II | 2 | |
MMLTM603 | Seminar | 2 | |
MMLTM604 | Journal Club | 2 | |
MMLTM605 | Microbiology Practicals | 8 | |
MMLTM606 | Teaching Practice | 1 | |
TOTAL |
| 21 |
Fourth Semester | Subject Code | Subject Title | Credits |
MMLTM601 | Mycology, Virology and Parasitology | 6 | |
MMLTM602 | Research Methodology II | 2 | |
MMLTM603 | Seminar | 2 | |
MMLTM604 | Journal Club | 2 | |
MMLTM605 | Microbiology Practicals | 8 | |
MMLTM606 | Teaching Practice | 1 | |
TOTAL |
| 21 |
Job prospects:
• Hospital laboratories
• Diagnostic centres
• Blood banks
• Teaching faculty
• Research
This course is offered in:-
Allied Health Sciences Department,
Martin Luther Christian University,
Dongktieh, Nongrah, Shillong-793006