Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Overview

The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology is a healthcare-oriented programme affiliated to the Directorate of Technical Education (DOTE), Tamil Nadu, designed to meet the growing demand for skilled diagnostic professionals. The department is equipped with well-established laboratories such as Clinical Pathology, Hematology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Histopathology, and Blood Banking, with modern diagnostic instruments and safety equipment as prescribed by DOTE norms.

The programme follows best academic practices including outcome-based education, continuous assessment, mentoring, and practical-oriented learning. Experienced faculty members employ ICT-enabled teaching methods to strengthen theoretical knowledge and laboratory competence.Training practices emphasize hands-on clinical exposure through laboratory-intensive training, hospital-based internships, diagnostic centre visits, skill development programs, and expert lectures by healthcare professionals. Students undertake case-based and practical projects aligned with clinical applications.

Graduates have wide career opportunities in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, pathology centres, blood banks, research laboratories, and healthcare service organizations. The programme also provides pathways for higher education and specialized training in medical laboratory sciences.