About Skill Department of Medical Laboratory Science

The Skill Department of Medical Laboratory Science is dedicated to developing highly skilled healthcare professionals equipped with the knowledge and practical competencies required for modern diagnostic laboratory services. The department offers industry-oriented, competency-based education that integrates classroom instruction with extensive hands-on laboratory training, clinical exposure, and apprenticeship opportunities in hospitals and diagnostic laboratories. Students are trained in key areas such as Clinical Biochemistry, Microbiology, Haematology, Clinical Pathology, Histopathology, Immunology, Blood Banking, Molecular Diagnostics, Laboratory Quality Management, and Infection Control. The curriculum is designed to meet national healthcare standards and the evolving needs of the healthcare industry, enabling graduates to perform diagnostic investigations accurately, maintain laboratory quality and safety, and support effective patient care. Through collaborations with hospitals, research institutions, and diagnostic centres, the department promotes innovation, ethical practices, lifelong learning, and employability, preparing graduates for successful careers as Medical Laboratory Technologists, Laboratory Technicians, Quality Officers, Research Assistants, and healthcare entrepreneurs.