Updated 2015 Jan:
There are few ways to become a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in Sri Lanka. In this post, we direct you to find correct path to follow Medical Laboratory Technician education.
Medical laboratory technicians perform routine laboratory procedures on blood, tissue, and other body fluids using instruments such as microscopes, chemicals, computers, and complex laboratory equipment. Medical laboratory technicians can specialize in one of five different areas: blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, or microbiology.
Univesity degress in MLT
University of Peradeniya, University of Sri jayewardenapura, University of Ruhuna and University of Jaffna also conduct B.Sc Medical Laboratory Science degree programmes offers a B.Sc in Medical laboratory sciences where the students will be specialized not just as technicians rather as scientists as you will get a BSc degree in MLT. Students who have good Z-scores from the G.C.E. A/L exam in biological science stream are eligible for this degree and should follow three years of study at the university. Each student will have the privilege for an internship in order to fulfill their practical aspects.
B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Sciences at Open University
The Bachelor in MLS Programme is of four years duration. The program’s expectation is to graduate individuals who are professionally competent; are able to develop and establish procedures for collecting, processing and analyzing biological specimens for laboratory investigations, possess a commitment to life-long learning; exhibit a sense of commitment to the ethical and humane aspects of patient care; appreciate the need for research to develop knowledge of health, disease, healthcare management and education and able to recognize the role of the clinical laboratory scientist in the assurance of quality health care.
This curriculum includes basic sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry (basic and clinical), Physics and Chemistry), Statistics (general and medical statistics), Laboratory Instrumentation skills and general Parasitology, microbiology, pathology and haematology as a foundation. It also contains specialized laboratory based teaching subjects such as Histopathology, Chemical Pathology, Advanced Clinical Haematology, Transfusion & Transplantation Science, Clinical Microbiology, Diagnostic Parasitology. Advanced Clinical Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Cytogenetics, and Immuno-histochemistry. Research methodology and research project will be aslo ve offered.
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Dept. of Health Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Open University of Sri Lanka
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0112881355
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Other Degree Programs at Open University:
https://studentlanka.com/2014/10/26/degree-programs-open-university-of-sri-lanka-ousl/
School of Medical Laboratory Technology Colombo
School of Medical Laboratory Technology Colombo, Sri Lanka attached to Medical Research Institute (MRI), Sri Lanka is the other governmental body that provides MLT training in professional aspects. Selecting through following procedure, MRI will train technologists to cater both national and international Medical researcher needs.
- The recruitment of students to the school is in accordance with the approved scheme laid down by the Department of Health services, Sri Lanka
- Should have passed the G.C.E. (A.L.) examination with a credit pass in Chemistry.
- Should have passed English language at G.C.E. (O.L.) examination
Students who follow MLT training should study
- Laboratory Management & Histopathology
- Haematology & Blood Bank serology
- Medical Microbiology
- Parasitology & Medical Entomology
- Chemical Pathology
Medi Lab Technicians produced by MRI will then released to the local and international health labour to fulfill country’s medical research assistance and contribution.
School of Medical Laboratory Technology
http://www.mri.gov.lk/en/departments/mlt-school/
National Institute of Health Sciences also conducts MLT courses
https://studentlanka.com/2014/08/26/national-institute-of-health-sciences-certificate-diploma-post-graduate-courses/
Private Institutes
Apart from the governmental way there are some good private institutional ways to be a MLT. PATHE academy provides HND opportunities for students who wish to be a MLT even recognized highly in the field. Lab technicians, assistant MLT’s in service with no theoretical knowledge, A/L students seeking a career in the health care service, or any person in the healthcare service looking for career development are eligible for this course. Pass of 03 A/L subjects in one sitting with a pass in chemistry or an aggregate of not less than 30% in A/L . However the prospective students will have to maintain a 80 % attendance rate and undergo 960 hrs of internship to be qualified to receive the Higher National Diploma in M.L.T (HND in MLT)
Describing their aims and objectives PATHE says,
The prime focus of the programme is to prepare professionals in keeping pace with the demand of the healthcare sector labour market. We, in consultation with the Private Medical Hospitals Association, NAITA, PHSRC and other private & government healthcare organizations keep in touch with the developments in order to offer better programme standards & employment opportunities.
For the PATHE, you have to pay 84,400 LKR for the total course of 26 months which consists both academic and internship programs.
Many other private institutes also provide good opportunities to the local students to gain academic and professional experience as Medical Laboratory Technicians.
Other related study options:
Physiotherapy courses
Pharmacology Courses
Careers in Medical Sector
Foreign Medical degree
Select Universities and Courses in Sri Lankan Universities
Courses you can do after Advanced Level
Askiya says
When strt mlt cors for 2017 btch?gv sm infrmtn Abt ths cors plz.I got bcs inot biological stream
hasini says
mama 2017 a/l kale.mge result eka ccs.s eka chemistry wlata.mlt apply krnna puluwnda?
sithara says
my result css for biology (2017) which course i can select and how to apply???
Misla asvin says
My results is bss b for biology witch crse I can select and how to apply
Sajani thenuwara says
Mage 2017 al result ccc
Mata mri trainee mlt yanna puluwanda. Apply karanne kohomeda kiyala kiyanawada
Dhananjaya says
THere are vacancies for MLT’s and TRainees at Singhe Hospitals, Ratnapura and its lab chain in other areas.
mushrifa says
hyyy plz hlp me to find a trainee mlt job in near of kurunagale or chilaw or nigambo areas…
sahil says
mama trainee mlt kenek vidiyta wada krnwa nawaloka hospital ake…slmc registration ganne komda kiyla yluwek mta kiyannako…thawa me awurudde mlt interview 1 thiyenne koheda kiylath mata kiyanna yaluwe…..mail [email protected]…..
Achini umayangani says
Mata danagnna puluwanda dr nawaloka hos mlt training 1 gna wistara tikak…
Hiran says
Try Nurse’s Training School (NTS) Nawaloka Hospital
Saranya says
When can we apply??? Pls let me know the procedures
sadhana says
mlt course ekata apply krnne kohmda? details tika dennko..pls
Tharaka says
Mama A/L biology walin kale 2016.mage results thiyenne 3C.mn MLT karanna thamai kamaththen inne mn khmd ekata apply karanne?mt MLT course eka gana details tiakakuth ewanna puluwanda?
sadhana says
2016 A/L mlt batch eka patan gnne kawdda?
Sandarenu says
Please help me.i passed a/l bio science with c and 2s(2016).i have c marks for chemistry.i want joint mlt.how to flow this one.please reply me.
Imesha says
Mlt new batch 1 ganne kawadada
Rifna says
Maduwanthi what’s ur z score?I got BCS result in A/l 2016.B-biology
C-physics
S-Chemistry
Which field can I select in paramedical science sector.pls help me
Nafra says
When will they send the letters those who are selected in para medical intrvw????still i didnt recieve the letter
thilini says
I did a/l in 2016. I want to join to mlt school colombo. I have a c pass for chemistry. How can i join to it?? When will it get new batches??? When is it gonna start??
Pabasarie says
MRI eke mlt course eka gana wistra danne kawada
Dilakshi says
february last week selection list දානවා කිව්වා නේ..ඒත් තාම නෑ.. 🙁 🙁 🙁
Meersa says
Hi friends,
Anyone knows about sri
jayawardenapura general hospital trainee students like mlt,pharmacist,cardiogrammer,physiotherapist ,Plz inform me.
ashi says
Please tell me your z core?
MEERSA says
My z score .5648
Rifna says
When will the applications called for paramedical science for 2016A/L batch
Maduwanthi says
Mama A/l biological science kale 2016. Mage result BCS. Chemistry C. Kohomada man MLT walata apply karanne ?
as says
mata a/l bio stream eke 3s thamai thiyenne.me feild ekema monawage course ekak folow kaloth hondada kiyala podi guidance ekak denna puluwanda??
Hiran says
You can join this MLT, or other fields such as Pharmacy. These are all Bio Medical Sciences.
Check Courses you can do after A/L
https://studentlanka.com/2007/04/19/courses-after-advaned-level/
Rizla Bhanu says
Can you give more details about MLT?
Dilinili says
13 November 2016 interview karapu MLT batch eka ganne mona kaletada?
Dilakshi says
ඔයා call කලේ නැද්ද? මට නම් කිව්වා february පටන් ගන්නවා කියලා.. but මාගේ යාලුවෙක්ට කියල තිබුනා April වල ගන්නවා කියලා..
jinendra says
oya kohomada apply kre mlt ekata
wathsalaB says
2016 November interview karapu mlt batch eka ganne mona kaaletada kiyala dannawada..??
?? says
Mlt interview lettrs awa…kandy wla…november 5/6 thiyenne.
suplexcity says
Mlt interview letters kawada witharada enne?