As an intensive program that aims to impart first-class knowledge to its learners, our B. Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology at UIHMT is a diversified course. Through the means of our strategically designed course curriculum, we aim to help students acquire the necessary set of scientific, theoretical, and practical qualifications pertaining to the field. This enables them to function skilfully as Biomedical Laboratory Health Technicians gaining fundamental biomedical and hygienic preventive knowledge. 

As a paramedical program that works with an approach to the holistic development of the students, we ensure covering topics related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of various kinds of ailments and health problems through several clinical laboratory tests. Through the practical training and internship session, the students get exposure to how to perform the analysis of different body fluids during their course of study. 

Candidates who have a keen interest in the healthcare sector usually choose to build a career in medical science. Post their degree completion, they take up several laboratory technologist roles to majorly work under five areas of:

• Blood banking
• Clinical Biochemistry (chemical analysis of body fluids)
• Haematology (blood-related), Immunology (study of the immune system)
• Microbiology (study of bacteria and other disease organisms)
• Histopathology/ Cytotechnology (study of human tissue)
• Phlebotomy
• Urine analysis
• Coagulation
• Parasitology and Serology

The degree holders proudly establish themselves as trained professionals who a lot of times go for higher studies in this field. Many students also enter the healthcare industry, taking up the roles of:

• Lab Assistant 
• Laboratory Manager 
• Laboratory Technician 
• Biomedical scientists
• Mycologists, Virologists
• Protozoologist, Parasitologist
• Cell Biologists
• Geneticists
• Laboratory Testing Manager 
• Medical Officer 
• Technician 
• Research Associate 
• Resident Medical Officer

Alongside, aspirants also choose to join the education sector as associate professors or lecturers to train young students and make them industry-ready. 

The subsequent phases of the program assist students in acquiring suitable knowledge of the theoretical and methodological aspects based on which a Medical Radiology Technician performs his/her professional activities. The further practical training is provided in the internship program which is an extremely learning session for the candidates. We understand that radiography is an art and science which involves the medical imaging of patients to produce a radiograph for the diagnosis of disease. Therefore, our bachelor’s program majorly intends to cover all the basic subjects of the field, however, more emphasis is given to clinical disciplines and the techniques included in the various branches of Medical Radiology (like, imaging, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, health physics) along with educating students on processing and archiving techniques.

Through the dedicated efforts of our faculties, the students are able to gain a relevant disciplinary understanding of the nature, practice, and application of Medical Imaging Technology. This enhances their knowledge base while making them well-performing radiologists who work collaboratively, evaluate data, and are skilled enough to draw logical conclusions through their practice. 

This ever-growing field is expected to generate several new job opportunities for students in the near future who can choose to join hospitals, clinics, diagnostic labs, and physician offices. To further excite our aspirants and to encourage them for taking this program, below is a mention of job opportunities present in the market.

– Radiology Technician

– Radiographer

– Radiology Nurse

– Ultrasound Technician

– MRI Technician

– CT Scan Technologist

– Radiology Assistant 

Therefore, our program module is a holistic package that covers theoretical knowledge and practical training altogether. The advanced and skilled faculties of our Nursing department focus to refine the core subject expertise of their students while also encouraging them to master empathy, communication, networking, and organizational and patient care skills to succeed in this field of healthcare. 

The nurses who successfully attain their postgraduate degree in nursing with us can choose from a variety of career options. They have an opportunity to grab jobs in multispecialty hospitals, private or government healthcare units, nursing homes, or serve as private nurses appointed at a patient’s home. In fact, passionate nurses can display their expertise and become a-

• Full-time Nurse
• Nursing Tutor
• Nursing In-Charge
• Nursing Executive
• Dietician

Our sole aim through the means of this program is to prepare young candidates to take independent decisions in nursing situations and play a responsible role in treating the patients. After gaining their post basic degree in B. Sc. Nursing the students can go for their master’s or choose to practice as a:

• Chief Staff Nurse
• Chief Nursing Officer
• Critical Care Nurse
• Assistant Nursing Superintendent
• Department Supervisor
• Deputy Nursing Superintendent
• Nursing Supervisor or Ward Sister
• Nursing Superintendent
• Rehabilitation Specialist
• Nursing Manager
• Paramedic Nurse
• Teacher of Nursing
• Community Health Specialist
• Nursing Supervisor
• Military Nurse
• Staff Nurse

There are several job vacancies available for trained nurses in nursing homes, defence, railways, industrial houses, and community clinics.