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Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
The main objective of INU Swat Campus Department of Allied Health Sciences’ Bachelor of Science (BS) program in Medical Laboratory Technology is to prepare students with the essential knowledge and practical skills required for success as clinical laboratory professionals. This includes instruction in laboratory methods, equipment usage, diagnostic testing, quality control, and ethical principles. The program’s aim is to graduate proficient laboratory technologists capable of precisely examining patient samples, assisting in disease diagnosis and treatment, and maintaining high standards for quality assurance and patient safety in healthcare settings.
Career Progression in MLT:
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician
- Laboratory Manager/Supervisor
- Quality Assurance Specialist
- Research and Development
- Healthcare Educator
- Phlebotomist
- Opportunities for Advanced Education
Students’ academic progress is assessed consistently throughout the semester. This evaluation encompasses assignments, online quizzes, mid-term examinations, and final-term examinations.
After deciding on the undergraduate program you intend to pursue, the next step involves filling out and submitting the application. This entails sharing personal details, academic transcripts, test scores, and any other necessary documents.
You can find the application portal at
https://www.admission.inuswat.edu.pk/.
Upon receiving an admission offer, you must validate your acceptance by submitting essential documents and covering any relevant fees. This procedure might encompass presenting certified duplicates of your educational records, undergoing assessments, and supplying other obligatory details.
The university has established (MoUs) and Agreements with esteemed hospitals to facilitate clinical and practical training in the domains of Allied Health Sciences and Medical Sciences. Among these hospitals are:
- LuQman International Hospital, SaduSharif Swat
- SIMS Hospital Swat
- South City Dilaram Khan Hospital Swat
Fall Intake: Spanning from August to October
Having Completed 12 Years of Schooling or Equivalent:
Successfully finished Intermediate/12 years of schooling/A-Level or its equivalent.
Attaining a Minimum of 50% in the Stated Qualifications:
Obtained at least a 50% score in the mentioned qualifications.
For Education Completed Abroad or under Different System:
If education was completed in a foreign country or under a different system, an equivalency certificate from IBCC is necessary.
Prerequisite of Mathematics in Intermediate/12 Years of Schooling/A-Level:
It is mandatory for applicants to have completed Intermediate/12 years of schooling/A-Level or its equivalent, with pre-medical as a subject.
Minimum Credits for BS Degree:
To receive a BS degree in MLT a minimum of 130 credit hours is needed.
Completion Duration and Maximum Timeframe:
The minimum timeframe to complete BS MLT degrees is four years. However, the HEC grants a maximum of seven years to fulfill degree requirements.
Required CGPA for BS MLT Degree:
Attaining a minimum 2.2 CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) on a 4.0 scale is necessary to qualify for a BS Degree.
The timetable for BS MLT program and course schedule is communicated to students via the notice board on the student portal
- Worker Welfare Board
- Merit and Need-Based Scholarship
- Sports Scholarship
- Orphan & Sibling Scholarship
Program | Semesters | Admission Fee Rs | 1st-Semester Fee Rs | Sub-Total Rs |
BS Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) | 8 | Rs15000/- | Rs53648/- | Rs68648/- |
Payment Procedure
Top choice: Submit the online form along with the online payment to;
Bank: The Bank of Punjab
Branch: Odigram, Distt Swat, GT Road Odigram, Tehsil Babozai, Distt
Account Name: Iqra National University Swat
Account Number: 602015800430015
IBAN: PK21 BPUN 6020 1580 0430 0015
Alternative: you can complete a manual admission form and make a fee deposit at the counter.
| SEMESTER | NAME OF SUBJECT | CODE | C.HOURS |
| FIRST | Human Anatomy | AHS-111 | 3 |
| Human Physiology | AHS-112 | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning-I | GEN-111 | 3 | |
| Functional English | GEN-112 | 3 | |
| Islamic Studies/Ethics | GEN-114/ 115 | 2 | |
| Introduction to Biochemistry | AHS-113 | 2 | |
| Application of ICT | GEN-113 | 3 | |
| Total | 19 | ||
| SECOND | Introduction to Medical Lab Technology | MLT-121 | 2 |
| First Aid & Emergency Care | AHS-121 | 2 | |
| Introduction to Medical Equipment & Tech | AHS-122 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Allied Health Sciences-I | AHS-123 | 2 | |
| Patient Safety & Infection Control | AHS-124 | 2 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning-II | GEN-121 | 3 | |
| Social Sciences | GEN-122 | 2 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
| THIRD | Introduction to Allied Health sciences-II | AHS-211 | 2 |
| General Pathology | AHS-212 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Public Health & Epidemiology | AHS-213 | 3 | |
| Natural Science | GEN-211 | 3 | |
| Arts & Humanities | GEN-212 | 2 | |
| Civics & Community Engagement | GEN-213 | 2 | |
| Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | GEN-214 | 2 | |
| Fehm e Quran-I/Rights of Minorities in Islam-I | GEN-215/ 216 | 1 | |
| Total | 18 | ||
| FOURTH | General Pharmacology | AHS-221 | 3 |
| Health Care Systems & Policies | AHS-222 | 2 | |
| Health Care Marketing & Management | AHS-223 | 2 | |
| Introduction to Nursing Practice | AHS-224 | 3 | |
| Fehm e Quran-II/Rights of Minorities in Islam-II | GEN-224/ 225 | 1 | |
| Expository Writing | GEN-221 | 3 | |
| Entrepreneurship | GEN-222 | 2 | |
| Pakistan Studies | GEN-223 | 2 | |
| Total | 18 | ||
| FIFTH | Hematology | MLT-311 | 3(2+1) |
| Clinical Biochemistry | MLT‐312 | 3(2+1) | |
| Medical Laboratory Instrumentation | MLT‐313 | 3(2+1) | |
| Clinical Bacteriology & Virology | MLT‐314 | 2 | |
| Supervised Clinical Practice-I (Biochemistry) | MLT‐315 | 3(2+1) | |
| Molecular Biology | MLT‐316 | 3(2+1) | |
| Total | 17 | ||
| SIXTH | Chemical Pathology | MLT‐321 | 3(2+1) |
| Medical Parasitology & Mycology | MLT‐322 | 3(2+1) | |
| Scientific Writing & Research Methods | IDC-111 | 3(2+1) | |
| Biostatistics | IDC-112 | 3(2+1) | |
| Supervised Clinical Practice-II (Microbiology) | MLT‐323 | 3 | |
| Internship | MLT‐324 | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | ||
| SEVENTH | Immunology and Serology | MLT‐411 | 3(2+1) |
| Blood Bank & Transfusion Medicine | MLT‐412 | 3(2+1) | |
| Bioinformatics | IDC-113 | 3(2+1) | |
| Biomarkers in Disease Diagnosis | MLT-413 | 3(2+1) | |
| Supervised Clinical Practice-III (Hematology) | MLT-414 | 3(2+1) | |
| Total | 15 | ||
| EIGHT | Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare | IDC-114 | 3 |
| Clinical Lab Management | MLT-421 | 2 | |
| Cytology & Histotechniques | MLT-422 | 3 | |
| Biotechnology | MLT-423 | 3 | |
| Supervised Clinical Practice-IV (Immunology & Serology) | MLT-424 | 3 | |
| Capstone Project | MLT-425 | 3 | |
| Total | 17 | ||
| TOTALCREDITHOURS | 138 |
