Laboratory Medicine

Program Description:

The BSc in Laboratory Medicine trains students to become skilled medical laboratory scientists. Students study pathology, hematology, microbiology, biochemistry, and molecular diagnostics, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and ethics. The one year internship offers hands-on experience in hospitals and diagnostic labs. Graduates are prepared for careers in hospitals, clinics, research, and public health, with opportunities for postgraduate specialization.

Course duration:

Course duration with Internship – 4 Years

Eligible for Admission:

Candidates are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine program under Rajshahi Medical University if they meet the following criteria:
  • Have passed the SSC and HSC examinations in the Science group with Biology, either in the current year or within the past two years.
  • Achieved a combined GPA of 7.00, with a minimum of GPA 2.50 in both SSC and HSC.
  • Alternatively, candidates who have completed a recognized equivalent examination, either nationally or internationally, are also eligible.
  • Additionally, candidates who have completed a 4-year diploma in Laboratory Medicine are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program.

Facilities :

  • Skilled Faculty members (Full time-80% & part-time-20%)
  • Year wise individual classroom
  • Multimedia projector-based classroom
  • Laboratory facilities: (Anatomy lab, Physiology & hematology lab, Microbiology lab, Biochemistry lab, Community Medicine lab, Histo & cytopathology lab, Computer lab)
  • 1 year In-Course-Training’ in the recognized Government & Privet Medical/Hospital or any other institute.
  • Modern rich library with online facilities
  • Separate Standard hostel facilities for girls and boy’s
  • Canteen

Job sectors in Abroad :

You are a Medical Technologist/Scientific Officer, as well as a Lab-in-Charge at various government and private hospital diagnostic centers, and can work as an Instructor/Lecturer at an Institute of Health Technology.
  • Government and private hospitals
  • Thana health complex
  • Privet diagnostic center
  • NGO’s
  • Autonomous organizations e.g. (BSMMU, ICDDRB)
  • Government and private IHT organization
  • International organization e.g UNDP, UNHCR

Foreign job sector :

Chances in Australian and Canadian skilled migration programs. Opportunity to enroll in the job market in the middle east, Canada, Australia, USA, UK, Malaysia, etc.

Opportunity for higher study :

After completing a BSc in Laboratory Medicine, you can pursue higher degrees such as MSc in Medical Technology, MSc in Biochemistry, MSc in Biotechnology and MSc in Microbiology at various government and private universities.

In addition, by obtaining a high score in the IELTS or GRE exams, a student can easily earn a Master’s degree at various universities abroad.