Overview 

PG Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (PGDMLT) is a one-year postgraduate professional program designed to provide advanced knowledge and practical skills in medical diagnostics and laboratory sciences.

This course is approved by the Faculty of Medicine and affiliated to Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, ensuring recognized academic standards and professional credibility.

The program prepares graduates to play a vital role in disease diagnosis through accurate laboratory testing and clinical investigations.

 

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have completed B.Sc. in any of the following disciplines:

Chemistry

Microbiology

Biotechnology

Biochemistry

Clinical Laboratory Technology

Home Science

Nursing

Course Duration

  • Duration: 1 Year (Full-Time Professional Program)

This intensive program combines theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory training to ensure industry-ready professionals.

Importance of the Course

Medical Laboratory Technology is a crucial component of modern healthcare. Accurate laboratory reports are essential for:

  • Early disease detection
  • Confirming diagnosis
  • Monitoring treatment response
  • Prognosis of clinical conditions

Laboratory technicians provide the scientific data that doctors rely on for effective patient management.

This postgraduate diploma enhances specialized diagnostic skills and improves career prospects in the healthcare sector.

  • Advanced clinical laboratory testing
  • Hematology, Biochemistry & Microbiology analysis
  • Operation of automated lab equipment
  • Quality control & laboratory safety
  • Report preparation and data interpretation
  • Professional communication with healthcare teams

Students receive hands-on exposure to modern diagnostic instruments and laboratory procedures.

After completion of PGDMLT, candidates can work as:

  • Medical Laboratory Technologist
  • Senior Lab Technician
  • Diagnostic Lab Supervisor
  • Research Laboratory Assistant
  • Quality Control Executive

Core Curriculum (Traditional Undergraduate)

Semester 1
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Course Type

    Credits

  • ENG-101

    Basic Functional English and English Spoken

    GED Theory

    3

  • MAT-101

    Mathematics - I

    GED Theory

    3

  • CSE-113

    Programming and Problem Solving

    Core Theory

    1.5

  • CSE-114

    Programming and Problem Solving Lab

    Core Lab

    3