SBK Women's University

Department of Medical Laboratory Technology
Faculty of Basic Sciences

Department of Medical Laboratory Technology
Faculty of Basic Sciences

Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) plays a crucial role in healthcare by performing complex diagnostic tests that aid physicians in detecting, diagnosing, and treating diseases. MLT professionals are trained in diverse areas, including hematology, clinical biochemistry, microbiology, histopathology, molecular diagnostics, and emerging technologies.
The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the global need for skilled laboratory technologists and well-equipped diagnostic laboratories to combat infectious diseases effectively. Recognizing this necessity, Dr. Ayesha Mushtaq, under the guidance of WLP-II, HESSA, and mentors from the University of Alabama, strategically designed the MLT program. The curriculum, developed in collaboration with Dr. Irum Javed, received formal approval from the Board of Studies, Faculty Board, and Academic Council of SBKWU.
This skill-based program not only enhances employability but also fosters entrepreneurship among women in Balochistan. Graduates can work in diagnostic laboratories or establish their own, contributing to healthcare advancements.
Mission

The Medical Laboratory Technology program at SBKWU is dedicated to preparing professional women with excellence, innovation, and evidence-based practice in an evolving healthcare landscape. Our mission is to develop skilled female technologists who advance quality diagnostics, research, and professional leadership, driving positive social change locally, nationally, and globally.

Vision
Empowering women with advanced diagnostic skills, research capabilities, and professionalism to enhance healthcare services.
Objective/Goals
  • To provide high-quality professional education and skill-based training for the women of Balochistan.
  • To equip students with advanced technological, diagnostic, and research competencies.
  • To prepare graduates for successful careers in diagnostics, healthcare, and laboratory sciences.
  • To foster entrepreneurial skills, enabling students to establish and manage their own diagnostic laboratories.
Learning Outcomes:
  • Graduates will be proficient Medical Laboratory Technologists, working alongside physicians and healthcare teams to analyze specimens, blood, and body fluids for disease detection and diagnosis.
  • Graduates will be skilled in conducting a full range of clinical laboratory tests, including hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, serology, immunology, coagulation, molecular diagnostics, and emerging diagnostic technologies.
  • Graduates will demonstrate expertise in clinical analysis, decision-making, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and performance improvement within laboratory settings.
  • Graduates will develop strong communication skills for consultative interactions with healthcare teams, patient education, customer service, and external relations.
  • Graduates will be capable of managing financial, operational, marketing, and human resource aspects of clinical laboratories to ensure cost-effective and high-quality laboratory services.
  • Graduates will be equipped with research skills to critically evaluate scientific studies, contribute to evidence-based practices, and ensure accurate, timely, and effective laboratory reporting.

  • Future Career Prospects

    The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program offers exceptional career opportunities by providing students with a high-quality learning experience and hands-on expertise in advanced laboratory practices essential for professional clinical laboratory scientists.

    Career Opportunities

    Graduates of the MLT program can pursue diverse roles, including:

    • Medical Laboratory Technologist
    • Diagnostic Lab Supervisor
    • Pathology Lab Technician
    • Quality Control Officer in Medical Labs
    • Clinical Research Assistant

    Employment Sectors

    Upon completion of the degree, graduates can work in:

    • Hospitals
    • Diagnostic Laboratories
    • Research Institutions
    • Physicians’ Offices & Clinics
    • Universities

     

    Why Choose Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) at SBKWU?

     

    • First-ever MLT department in Balochistan exclusively for women.
    • High demand for trained lab technologists in hospitals and diagnostic centers.
    • Internship and training opportunities with leading healthcare institutions.
    • Strong focus on practical learning and skill development.
    • Opportunity to contribute to women’s healthcare and community welfare.

    Core Values of the MLT Department

    The Department of Medical Laboratory Technology at SBKWU is dedicated to fostering excellence in healthcare diagnostics by equipping students with advanced knowledge, practical skills, and ethical responsibility. Our core values guide us in shaping future medical laboratory technologists who contribute effectively to the healthcare system.

    • Excellence in Education & Training – We are committed to providing high-quality education and hands-on training to develop skilled and competent medical laboratory professionals.
    • Ethical & Professional Integrity – We uphold the highest standards of honesty, accuracy, and responsibility in laboratory practices to ensure patient safety and quality healthcare.
    • Innovation & Research – We encourage scientific inquiry, research, and the application of emerging technologies to advance diagnostic sciences.
    • Collaboration & Teamwork – We emphasize the importance of working closely with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.
    • Inclusivity & Equal Opportunities – We provide an inclusive learning environment where female students, regardless of background, can excel and contribute to the medical field.
    • Empowerment & Leadership – We aim to produce confident, self-reliant women who can take leadership roles in diagnostics, research, and healthcare management.
Degree programs offered
  • BS 4-Years Program
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Scheme of Program Study (BS)

Total Credit Hours Total Semesters Duration
120-144
8
4 Years
First Semester
Course code Course Name                                                                                   Credit Hours
General ENG-600 Functional English (3+0)3
General PAK-600 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan (2+0)2
General MATH-600 Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning I) (3+0)3
General ZOO-601 Zoology/ Natural Sciences (2+1)3
Minor MICB-600 Fundamentals of Microbiology (2+2)4
General SOC-600 Social Science (2+0)2
Total 17
Course code Course Name                                                                                   Credit Hours
General ENG-601 Expository Writing (3+0)3
General ISL-600 Islamic Studies/ Ethics (2+0)2
General ENT -621 Entrepreneurship (2+0)2
Major MLT-508 Human Physiology-I (3+1)4
Minor MICB-605 Medical Microbiology (2+1)3
Interdisciplinary BCHM-601 Biochemistry-I (2+1)3
Total 17
Course code Course Name                                                                                   Credit Hours
General FNART-600 Creative Art (2+0)2
General   Civics and Community Engagement (2+0)2
General COMP-600 Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) (2+1)3
Minor MICB-606 Mycology (2+1)3
Interdisciplinary BCHM-602 Biochemistry-II (3+0)3
Major MLT-509 Human Physiology-II (3+1)4
Total 17
Course code Course Name                                                                                   Credit Hours
General STAT-600 Biostatistics (Quantitative Reasoning II) (3+0)3
Interdisciplinary BIOT- Biotechnology (2+1)3
Major MLT-512 Pathology-I (2+1)3
Major MLT-609 Epidemiology & infection control (3+0)3
Major MLT-514 Anatomy & Histology (3+1)4
Major MLT-600 Immunology & Serology (2+1)3
Total 19

 

Course code

Course Name     

 

                                                                          

Credit Hours

Interdisciplinary

BIOT-

Methods in Molecular Biology

(2+1)3

Major

MLT-614

Pathology-II

(3+1)4

Minor

MICB-616

Clinical Bacteriology

(2+2)4

Major

MLT-617

Biosafety & Risk Management

(3+0)3

Major

MLT-630

Clinical Hematology-I

(2+1)3

Major

MLT-644

Clinical Disorders

(3+0)3

Total

20

Course code Course Name                                                                                   Credit Hours
Major MLT-622 Clinical parasitology (2+1)3
Major MLT-640 Clinical Hematology-II (2+1)3
Major MLT-612 Pharmacology (3+1)4
Major MLT-642 Blood Banking & Immunohematology (3+0)3
Major MLT-646 Clinical Enzymology (2+1)3
Major MLT-648 Research planning & scientific writing (3+0)3
Total 19

 

Course code

Course Name     

 

                                                                          

Credit Hours

Major

MLT-650

Histopathology & Histochemical Techniques

(3+0)3

Major

MLT-652

Infection Control & Biomedical waste Management

(2+1)3

Major

MLT-660

Medical Lab instrumentation

(2+1)3

Major

MLT-662

Medical Virology

(2+2)4

Major

MLT-690

Field Experience/Internship

(0+3)3

Total

16

 

Course code

Course Name     

 

                                                                          

Credit Hours

Major

MLT-670

Cytology & Cytogenetics

(2+1)3

Major

MLT-672

Chemical Pathology

(2+1)3

Major

MLT-680

Current trends in Medical Lab Technology

(3+0)3

Major

MLT-699

Capstone/Research Project

(0+3)3

Scheme of Program Study

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