MSc Medical Lab Technology: Eligibility Criteria, Admission 2025, Syllabus, Fees, Colleges, Jobs & Salary

Updated on Mar 26, 2025

Shibam Kumar

MSc Medical Lab Technology is a 2-year Postgraduation paramedical course that equip students with skills and knowledge for building careers in medical laboratories, research and health care.

The eligibility criteria for enrolling into MSc Medical Lab Technology is to have a Bachelor’s degree in MLT or related field with minimum 50% marks from recognised university. Candidates have to qualify certain entrance exams depending on the college or university selected by them.

The average fee for studying MSc Medical Lab Technology in India ranges between INR 63,000-6,00,000 depending on the college whether it is private or public. Some of the best colleges are Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science, St. John's Medical College and Jamia Hamdard University.

The MSc MLT graduates get an average salary of INR 1.5-4.2 LPA and can work in various healthcare settings as Lab Technician, Medical Lab Technician, Laboratory Technical Manager, Microbiologist and others.

MSc Medical Lab Technology: Course Highlights

Course Name	Master of Science in Medical Lab Technology (MSc. MLT)
Level of Study	P.G.
Duration	2-years
Eligibility Criteria	Bachelor’s degree in MLT or related field with minimum 50% marks from recognised university, Qualify applicable entrance exams.
Entrance Exams	GAHET, CUET-PG, DUET
Admission Process	Merit-Based/Entrance Exam
Course Fee	INR 63,000-6,00,000
Colleges/Universities	Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Science, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, St. John's Medical College.
Average Salary	INR 1.5-4.2 LPA
Job Roles	Lab Technician, Medical Lab Technician Lecturer, Laboratory Technical Manager.

MSc Medical Lab Technology: Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for doing MSc in Medical Lab Technology are:

Candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in MLT or related field with minimum 50% marks from recognised university.
Candidates have to qualify certain entrance exams such as GAHET and CUET-PG.

MSc Medical Lab Technology: Entrance Exams

The list of entrance exams for enrolling into MSc Medical Lab Technology in India are given below:

Exam	Registration Date	Exam Date	Application Fee
GAHET 2025	1-21 March, 2025	22 March, 2025	INR 2000
CUET-PG 2025	2 January-8 February, 2025	13-31 March, 2025	INR 1400 (UR), INR 1200 (OBC/EwS), INR 1100 (SC/ST/TG), INR 1000 (PwD).
DUET 2025	April-May, 2025	15-31 May, 2025	INR 1000 (UR), INR 800 (EwS/OBC), INR 750 (SC/ST/TG), INR 700 (PwD).

MSc Medical Lab Technology: Colleges and Fee

Some of the top colleges in India based on NIRF ranking that are offering MSc Medical Lab Technology course have been listed below:

College/Institute	Type	NIRF ranking	Average Fee
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Science	Government	6	INR 1,67,400
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science	Private	12	INR 1,50,000
SRM Institute of Science and Technology	Private	18	INR 2,00,000
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research	Private	20	INR 6,09,000
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research	Private	23	INR 1,86,000
St. John's Medical College	Private	28	INR 1,16,000
Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University)	Private	35	INR 63,850
Jamia Hamdard	Government	37	INR 2,20,000
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram	Government	42	INR 1,73,000

MSc Medical Lab Technology: Admission Process 2025

The admission process for MSc Medical Lab Technology course in Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Science are as follows:

Open the SGPI website, click on the Admission Notice tab and download the application form.
Fill out the application form carefully and upload the required documents. Submit the application form and pay the applicable registration fee.
Check for the entrance examination required to get admission into SGPI’s MSc MLT course on the website itself.
Register for the entrance examination on the official website of the governing body by uploading the required documents and pay the registration fee.
Wait for the admit card to be issued, download it for use on exam date.
Appear in the entrance exam on the scheduled date and time.
Candidates qualifying the entrance exam will have to attend the counselling session and go through document verification.
The institute selects candidates based on their entrance score, academic performance and other parameters.
The final selection list will be uploaded on the college website.
Selected candidates will then have to pay an admission fee for confirming their seat and enroll into the MSc Medical Lab Technology course.

MSc Medical Lab Technology: Syllabus

The syllabus for MSc Medical Lab Technology according to Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences have been listed below:

1st year
Semester - 1	Semester - 2
General Histology	Histopathology
Medical Laboratory Management	Principles of immunology
Applied Histology	Cytopathology
Biostatistics	General Psychology
2nd Year
Semester - 3	Semester - 4
Applied Histopathology-Part 1	Applied Histopathology-Part 2
Applied Immunopathology-Part 1	Applied Immunopathology-Part 2
Applied Cytopathology-Part 1	Applied Cytopathology-Part 2
SWAYAM/MOOCS/NPTEL/Institution offered skill courses	BLS & ACLS
-	Project Work/Dissertation

MSc Medical Lab Technology: Jobs & Salary

Some jobs available for MSc MLT graduates available on job portals like Naukri.com and Indeed have been given below:

Job Title	Recruiter	Experience level	Average Salary
Lab Technician	Dr. Ahuja’s Pathology and Imaging Centre	0-3 years	INR 1.5-2.5 LPA
Microbiologist	MAGJ Hospital Mookkannoor	0-2 years	INR 1.8-3 LPA
Technical Manager	DDRC Agilus Path Labs Ltd.	2-3 years	INR 3.6-4.2 LPA
Medical Lab Technician Lecturer	Sahyog College	1+ year	INR 1.8-2.16 LPA

Why Study MSc Medical Lab Technology?

The advantages of studying MSc Medical Lab Technology are:

The program focuses on advanced laboratory techniques, diagnostics and patient care which is the key requirement for excelling in the medical laboratory domain of the medical field.
With additional training one can become a department head or lab manager in healthcare settings.
Provides skills and knowledge which will help to land jobs in various hospitals and laboratories.
Msc MLT graduates can start their own medical laboratory and embark on their entrepreneurial journey.

Course Comparison: MSc MLT vs Diploma MLT

The course comparison between MSc MLT and Diploma in MLT have been given in the following table:

Parameters	MSc Medical Lab Technology	Diploma in Medical Lab Technology
Overview	It is a specialised degree that offers advanced knowledge and skills in a medical science laboratory.	It is a short and entry-level course that offers basic training in laboratory techniques.
Level of study	P.G.	U.G. Diploma
Duration	2-years	3-years
Average Annual Fees	INR 63,000-6,00,000	INR 40,000-3,00,000
Average Annual Salary	INR 1.5-4.2 LPA	INR 1.2-3 LPA
Job Roles	Lab Technician, Microbiologist, Medical Lab Technician Lecturer, Technical Manager.	Lab Assistant, Assistant Microbiologist, Lab Data Handler.

MSc Medical Lab Technology: FAQs

Can a MSc Medical Lab Technology graduate be called a Doctor?

No, MSc MLT is aPG degree in medical lab technology and they can work in laboratory settings of hospitals, healthcare institutions and other related places. To be a doctor one must require a MBBS degree or equivalent degrees.

Can I start my own lab after completing MSc Medical Lab Technology?

Yes, the course provides enough skills and knowledge which can assist in starting your own medical or pathology lab. However, for starting your own lab certain licenses are required which can be obtained on application at governing bodies.

What can I do after MSc Medical Lab Technology?

After completing MSc MLT, candidates can opt for more specialised courses such as PhD in Medical Laboratory Science.

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