Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS)

Manipal

Step into a career at the heart of healthcare diagnostics

The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS) course equips you to play a central role in healthcare by training you to perform, evaluate, and interpret laboratory tests for diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of diseases. This four-year program combines rigorous academic learning with structured clinical exposure, giving you the foundation to thrive in laboratory medicine and allied fields.

You gain hands-on experience in NABL-accredited laboratories and Manipal Group Hospitals, interacting with healthcare professionals, participating in community health camps, and working on research initiatives. The program prepares you to pursue multiple career pathways, whether in hospitals, research centres, academic institutions, or industry. Provides strong academic and clinical grounding for global opportunities.

Program Highlights

Clinical Training Excellence: Learn in NABL-accredited laboratories at Kasturba Hospital with direct supervision from skilled professionals.

Global Exposure: Participate in webinars and workshops led by alumni and experts from NCI, NIH, NHS, and Harvard Medical School.

Pioneering Program: First private-sector postgraduate Medical Laboratory Technology program in India originated here in 2003.

Comprehensive Internship: One-year clinical internship across multiple diagnostic departments, including Haematology, Pathology, Microbiology, and Transfusion Medicine.

Advanced Research Opportunities: Access to research projects and PhD guidance with scholarship support.

Alumni Network: Strong presence in healthcare, research, and academia worldwide

Lab Work

Experience structured training in advanced laboratories covering Hematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Immunohematology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and more.

Industry Project

Engage in clinical research projects and diagnostic lab training with hospital partnerships and healthcare institutions.

Internships

Complete a mandatory one-year clinical internship in NABL accredited laboratories, including rotations through multiple departments and rural healthcare settings.

Lab Work

Experience structured training in advanced laboratories covering Hematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Immunohematology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and more.

Lab Work

Experience structured training in advanced laboratories covering Hematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Immunohematology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and more.

Admissions Path

Apply Online

Upload 10+2 Mark card

Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

Merit list based on PCB / PCM marks

Physical / Online Counselling

Weightage

MET score - 50%

10+2 marks (Physics + Chemistry + Biology + English) - 50%

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Program Eligibility

QUALIFICATION

Indian Boards

You must have successfully completed 10+2 or an equivalent from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects, with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in PCB.

A Levels

You must have successfully completed A Levels with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at the A Level, English at the AS Level, and obtained a in PCB.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

You must have successfully completed the IB Diploma or IB Certificate with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with minimum Grade D average and an average of at least 4 points in PCB and an overall minimum of 24 points. You must also have:

A minimum of 3 points in each subject
3 Higher Level (HL) and 3 Standard Level (SL) subjects
At least 2 science subjects at HL
The third science subject and English may be taken at either HL or SL

You must appear for MET 2027 and secure the required cutoff.

*Eligibility and admissions process are subject to change as per the guidelines issued by National Commission of Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCHAP)

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories.

Manipal Foundation – MAHE Merit Scholarships
Children of MAHE Alumni
Merit Scholarship for Wards of Indian Military & Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
International Scholarship
Achiever Category
Scholar Category
Achiever Category
Konkani Speaking Students
AGES Scholarships
SAGES Scholarship

Degree / Marks/ Board

70% aggregate (as per admission criteria) in the 12th standard Board exam of the Karnataka State Board, and a certificate from Manipal Foundation confirming completion of Scholar Program in 11th and 12th standards with minimum 75% attendance

Entrance Test

MET

Scholarship on program fee

75% Fee Waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable / Not Available

Room type

Not Applicable / Not Available

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable / Not Available

Continuation of Scholarship

The scholarship will be extended in subsequent years only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of the previous year before the due date for payment of the annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades will NOT be eligible for a scholarship for that academic year. The scholarships will be forfeited in the event of irregular attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, or bringing disrepute to the Department/Institution/University, etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the MF MAHE scholar leaves the course before its completion (for any reason), he/she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per the Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilised to MAHE Manipal.

To Know More

Program Highlights

Clinical Training Excellence: Learn in NABL-accredited laboratories at Kasturba Hospital with direct supervision from skilled professionals.

Global Exposure: Participate in webinars and workshops led by alumni and experts from NCI, NIH, NHS, and Harvard Medical School.

Pioneering Program: First private-sector postgraduate Medical Laboratory Technology program in India originated here in 2003.

Comprehensive Internship: One-year clinical internship across multiple diagnostic departments, including Haematology, Pathology, Microbiology, and Transfusion Medicine.

Advanced Research Opportunities: Access to research projects and PhD guidance with scholarship support.

Alumni Network: Strong presence in healthcare, research, and academia worldwide

Lab Work

Experience structured training in advanced laboratories covering Hematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Immunohematology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and more.

Industry Project

Engage in clinical research projects and diagnostic lab training with hospital partnerships and healthcare institutions.

Internships

Complete a mandatory one-year clinical internship in NABL accredited laboratories, including rotations through multiple departments and rural healthcare settings.

Lab Work

Experience structured training in advanced laboratories covering Hematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Immunohematology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and more.

Lab Work

Experience structured training in advanced laboratories covering Hematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Immunohematology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and more.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Master fundamental and advanced laboratory techniques to support patient diagnosis and care.

Develop ethical and professional practices for effective collaboration in healthcare teams.

Apply analytical and technical skills to solve clinical laboratory challenges.

Become proficient in laboratory-based research and innovation.

Enhance communication and interpersonal skills for diverse healthcare environments.

Engage in lifelong learning to adapt to emerging technologies and healthcare needs.

Admissions Path

Apply Online

Upload 10+2 Mark card

Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

Merit list based on PCB / PCM marks

Physical / Online Counselling

Weightage

MET score - 50%

10+2 marks (Physics + Chemistry + Biology + English) - 50%

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Weightage

MET score - 50%

10+2 marks (Physics + Chemistry + Biology + English) - 50%

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Program Eligibility