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You are here: Home / careers / MLT Medical Laboratory Technician study opportunities in Sri Lanka

MLT Medical Laboratory Technician study opportunities in Sri Lanka

November 7, 2011 By Achintha Bandara 42 Comments

    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.

    Details:

    Address :
    Dept. of Health Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Open University of Sri Lanka
    Contact :
    0112881355
    Email :
    [email protected]

    http://www.ou.ac.lk/home/index.php/faculties-institutes/natural-sciences/health-science/programmes/506-bachelor-of-medical-laboratory-sciences

    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

    1.   Laboratory Management & Histopathology
    2.   Haematology & Blood Bank serology
    3.   Medical Microbiology
    4.   Parasitology & Medical Entomology
    5.   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
     

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    Comments

    1. Askiya says

      May 8, 2018 at 8:39 pm

      When strt mlt cors for 2017 btch?gv sm infrmtn Abt ths cors plz.I got bcs inot biological stream

      Reply
    2. hasini says

      March 26, 2018 at 4:27 pm

      mama 2017 a/l kale.mge result eka ccs.s eka chemistry wlata.mlt apply krnna puluwnda?

      Reply
    3. sithara says

      February 20, 2018 at 11:10 pm

      my result css for biology (2017) which course i can select and how to apply???

      Reply
    4. Misla asvin says

      January 15, 2018 at 7:43 am

      My results is bss b for biology witch crse I can select and how to apply

      Reply
    5. Sajani thenuwara says

      January 12, 2018 at 8:33 am

      Mage 2017 al result ccc
      Mata mri trainee mlt yanna puluwanda. Apply karanne kohomeda kiyala kiyanawada

      Reply
    6. Dhananjaya says

      August 30, 2017 at 1:14 pm

      THere are vacancies for MLT’s and TRainees at Singhe Hospitals, Ratnapura and its lab chain in other areas.

      Reply
      • mushrifa says

        January 1, 2018 at 8:54 pm

        hyyy plz hlp me to find a trainee mlt job in near of kurunagale or chilaw or nigambo areas…

        Reply
    7. sahil says

      July 26, 2017 at 4:55 pm

      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]…..

      Reply
      • Achini umayangani says

        August 23, 2017 at 12:57 pm

        Mata danagnna puluwanda dr nawaloka hos mlt training 1 gna wistara tikak…

        Reply
        • Hiran says

          August 24, 2017 at 7:36 am

          Try Nurse’s Training School (NTS) Nawaloka Hospital

    8. Saranya says

      July 25, 2017 at 6:34 pm

      When can we apply??? Pls let me know the procedures

      Reply
    9. sadhana says

      July 4, 2017 at 1:39 pm

      mlt course ekata apply krnne kohmda? details tika dennko..pls

      Reply
    10. Tharaka says

      June 27, 2017 at 11:33 am

      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?

      Reply
    11. sadhana says

      June 25, 2017 at 10:16 am

      2016 A/L mlt batch eka patan gnne kawdda?

      Reply
    12. Sandarenu says

      May 31, 2017 at 9:41 pm

      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.

      Reply
    13. Imesha says

      May 19, 2017 at 10:22 am

      Mlt new batch 1 ganne kawadada

      Reply
    14. Rifna says

      April 24, 2017 at 10:11 am

      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

      Reply
    15. Nafra says

      April 14, 2017 at 3:26 pm

      When will they send the letters those who are selected in para medical intrvw????still i didnt recieve the letter

      Reply
    16. thilini says

      April 9, 2017 at 10:39 pm

      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??

      Reply
    17. Pabasarie says

      March 21, 2017 at 8:34 am

      MRI eke mlt course eka gana wistra danne kawada

      Reply
    18. Dilakshi says

      February 20, 2017 at 9:32 pm

      february last week selection list දානවා කිව්වා නේ..ඒත් තාම නෑ.. 🙁 🙁 🙁

      Reply
      • Meersa says

        March 20, 2017 at 9:15 pm

        Hi friends,
        Anyone knows about sri
        jayawardenapura general hospital trainee students like mlt,pharmacist,cardiogrammer,physiotherapist ,Plz inform me.

        Reply
        • ashi says

          April 21, 2017 at 7:15 pm

          Please tell me your z core?

        • MEERSA says

          June 16, 2017 at 9:00 pm

          My z score .5648

    19. Rifna says

      February 17, 2017 at 7:58 pm

      When will the applications called for paramedical science for 2016A/L batch

      Reply
    20. Maduwanthi says

      January 11, 2017 at 10:53 am

      Mama A/l biological science kale 2016. Mage result BCS. Chemistry C. Kohomada man MLT walata apply karanne ?

      Reply
    21. as says

      January 9, 2017 at 10:23 am

      mata a/l bio stream eke 3s thamai thiyenne.me feild ekema monawage course ekak folow kaloth hondada kiyala podi guidance ekak denna puluwanda??

      Reply
      • Hiran says

        January 11, 2017 at 7:44 am

        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/

        Reply
        • Rizla Bhanu says

          February 10, 2017 at 8:20 am

          Can you give more details about MLT?

    22. Dilinili says

      January 4, 2017 at 11:21 am

      13 November 2016 interview karapu MLT batch eka ganne mona kaletada?

      Reply
      • Dilakshi says

        February 20, 2017 at 9:39 pm

        ඔයා call කලේ නැද්ද? මට නම් කිව්වා february පටන් ගන්නවා කියලා.. but මාගේ යාලුවෙක්ට කියල තිබුනා April වල ගන්නවා කියලා..

        Reply
        • jinendra says

          June 26, 2018 at 7:47 am

          oya kohomada apply kre mlt ekata

    23. wathsalaB says

      November 16, 2016 at 5:26 pm

      2016 November interview karapu mlt batch eka ganne mona kaaletada kiyala dannawada..??

      Reply
    24. ?? says

      November 1, 2016 at 8:35 am

      Mlt interview lettrs awa…kandy wla…november 5/6 thiyenne.

      Reply
    25. suplexcity says

      August 29, 2016 at 2:38 pm

      Mlt interview letters kawada witharada enne?

      Reply
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