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Medical Lab Technology

Diploma in Medical Lab Technology

Train as a laboratory technician — from collecting samples to producing reliable results.

About the Medical Lab Technology program

Medical Lab Technology trains laboratory technicians to collect, process and test samples in areas such as haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology and blood banking, with attention to quality control and laboratory safety.

At ISSA Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, Medical Lab Technology is a two-year diploma affiliated with the Punjab Medical Faculty. Applicants need Matric (Science) with at least 45% marks.

Why study Allied Health Sciences

  • Laboratory results inform a large share of clinical decisions.
  • The diploma is a practical route into healthcare after Matric.
  • Diagnostic laboratories operate in hospitals, private labs and public health.

Curriculum

The main subject areas of the Medical Lab Technology program:

  • Haematology
  • Clinical chemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Blood banking
  • Basic histopathology
  • Laboratory safety and quality control

The official scheme of studies, with courses by semester and credit hours, is set by Punjab Medical Faculty.

Practical learning

Practical classes take place in ISSA's teaching laboratories, where students work at the bench in white coats under faculty supervision, alongside lectures and the library.

Eligibility

Academic qualification
Matric (Science) with at least 45% marks
Minimum marks
45%
Eligibility for all programs

Admission process

  1. 01Check eligibility
  2. 02Prepare documents
  3. 03Submit your application
  4. 04Await the admission decision

Fees

The admissions office gives every Medical Lab Technology applicant the complete fee structure for the current session, with no hidden charges. Call 055 3892900 or 055 3890768 or visit the campus to get it.

Full fee structure

Faculty

Faculty directory

Career directions

Graduates of Allied Health Sciences programs may pursue opportunities in:

  • Hospital diagnostic laboratories
  • Private and reference laboratories
  • Blood banks
  • Public health laboratories

Career outcomes depend on registration requirements, further training and the job market; no placement is guaranteed.

Facilities

  • Two ISSA students in white coats recording results beside test-tube racks during a laboratory practical

    Laboratories

    Teaching laboratories where students carry out practicals at the bench, in white coats, under faculty supervision.

  • Students reading at the tables of the ISSA library, with bookshelves along the walls

    Library

    A quiet reading room with shelves of textbooks and reference books, and tables for individual and group study.

Laboratories

Frequently asked questions

What is the eligibility for Medical Lab Technology at ISSA?

Matric (Science) with at least 45% marks Minimum marks: 45%.

How long is the Medical Lab Technology program?

The Diploma in Medical Lab Technology at ISSA is 2 years long.

Which university or examining body is Medical Lab Technology at ISSA affiliated with?

Punjab Medical Faculty. See Affiliations for all of ISSA's affiliations and approvals.

Is admission to Medical Lab Technology currently open?

Contact admissions. See How to apply.

How do I apply for Medical Lab Technology at ISSA?

Follow the steps on How to apply and check the required documents. For questions, contact admissions.

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