(For Academic Year 2020-21) M.Phil / MS – MT Program
Master of Philosophy/ Master of Studies in Medical Technology
Ziauddin University College of Medical Technology introduces its M.Phil./MS in Medical Technology to provide specialised education and transferable skills in different disciplines of Medical Technology to enhance the career prospects in hospitals, clinical laboratories and in research studies. This programme develops student’s interpersonal skills, the ability to think critically and to make objective judgments in addition to student’s scientific knowledge.
Following are the postgraduate courses of Medical TechnologyÂ
Blood Banking
Technical progression in the field of Medical Technology elevates the exigency of technologists and thus requires expertise in the relevant disciplines. Blood bank technologists require advanced skills to demonstrate superior level technical competency at regular and specialised testing, transfusion services, transfusion therapy and blood collection concerning the safety of the received blood. These technologists are responsible for demonstrating strong problem-solving skills to produce accurate diagnosis. In addition to this, they are expected to exhibit managerial, administrative, quality assurance, and computer skills. Such skills are developed through extensive interdisciplinary education and therefore College of Medical Technology has designed its postgraduate programmes aiming to develop competence in all technical areas of blood banking and transfusion.
Chemical Pathology and Diagnostic Endocrinology
Chemical Pathology and Diagnostic Endocrinology conjunct as a whole that specialise technologists to investigate, analyse, and manage the biomedical and metabolic disorders accompanied by techniques, management, and administration of a laboratory. Medical technologists in this discipline provide advice to the healthcare professionals on appropriate test selection for patients with a variety of metabolic disturbances and provide clinical interpretations of biomedical, endocrine and metabolic test results.
Clinical Microbiology
The postgraduate study at the College of Medical Technology in clinical microbiology focuses on the examination of the infectious agent of the disease, which evades the patient’s immune system. This is operated on complex instruments and automated equipment by technologists. Furthermore, the technologist in Clinical Microbiology reports the findings to the physician. Technologists of this discipline can work with public and private healthcare teams, in pharmaceutical companies, hospital laboratories, and pharmaceutical and diagnostic instrument companies.Â
Hematology
Hematology technologists are mainly concerned with the study of blood at cellular level. They are specialised at detecting and determining the cause of blood diseases while utilising modernistic instruments. Hematology technologists can contribute their expertise in research as well as in academic settings. They can also work in blood banks, medical laboratories, in private clinics and hold managerial responsibilities in laboratories.Â
Laboratory Management
College of Medical Technology instigates postgraduate education in Laboratory Management recognising the fact that leadership and management skills are key for progress in any discipline. This programme is designed for the medical laboratory technologists already working in laboratories aiming to seek professional development in management and planning. The curriculum follows a practical approach to managing day-to-day clinical laboratory with the teachings on the principles and procedures of management and its attributes, leadership skills, and communication skills.Â
Eligibility requirements for admission: (M.Phil. / MS)
Candidates applying for admission to the M.Phil./MS-Medical Technology Clinical Laboratory Sciences shall be graduates (16 years of education) with minimum Higher Education Commission (HEC) requirements, i.e., a CGPA of 2.5 or higher in the BS/MSc semester system or 60% marks in the annual system. However, the equivalence committee will be authorised to equate CGPA and credit hours, which will vary from case to case.
- BS Medical Technology.
- BS/MSc biological sciences with two years of relevant clinical laboratory working experience (experience certificate is required)
- For laboratory management. BS/MSc, i.e., 16 years of education
- The entry test and interview will be conducted by Ziauddin University.
- For enrolment in MPhil/MS, it is mandatory for all the candidates to clear NTS/GAT (General) with 50% marks within the first academic provisional enrolment.
- Admission in MPhil/MS will be granted provisionally and will be confirmed only after passing the above stated test and score within one academic year of admission.
Assessment policies and procedure
Enrolled candidates are assessed and examined for theory and skills with periodic examinations. Continuous assessment is practised, incorporating multiple summative and formative assessments to measure the extent to which students have achieved the desired outcome. It includes continuous assessments, projects, portfolios, clinical practicums and competencies.Â
Academic pattern and duration
- Semester System (16 weeks followed by 2 weeks of examination).
- All MPhil/MS are offered as weekdays, regular and flexible morning, evening, weekend.
- Regular and flexible programme as per departmental accommodating capabilities.
NOTE: It will be offered as per institutional policy and availability of seats.Â
Graduates will:
- Develop expertise in advanced diagnostic techniques and biomedical instrumentation.
- Conduct high-quality research and apply evidence-based practices.
- Lead laboratory operations, ensuring quality control and regulatory compliance.
- Integrate modern innovations like AI-driven diagnostics and molecular testing.
- Uphold ethical and professional standards in healthcare.
- Educate and mentor future medical technologists.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care.Â
Graduates can pursue careers as:
- Senior Clinical & Diagnostic Technologists – Leading lab operations in hospitals and research institutions.
- Medical Technology Researchers – Innovating in diagnostics and biomedical devices.
- Academicians & Educators – Teaching in universities and training institutes.
- Healthcare Quality & Regulatory Specialists – Ensuring compliance in medical laboratories.
- Biomedical Industry Experts – Working with biotech and medical device companies.
- Public Health & Policy Consultants – Shaping healthcare policies and regulations.
- Entrepreneurs in Medical Technology – Establishing diagnostic labs and healthcare startups.Â
| Application Form, Prospectus and Processing Fee | PKR 5,000/- |
| Admission Fee | PKR 20,000/- (Non Refundable) |
| Tuition fee (current structure) | PKR 1,20,000/ Annum PKR 60,000/ Semester |
| Bridge Course Fee | PKR 10,000/ Course |
| Examination Fee | PKR 7,000/ Semester |
Note: There will be a 15% increment per Annum. Moreover any additional taxes imposed by the government will be the students/parents/guardian. The university reserves the right to increase the fee if required according to the recommendation of the governing body.
Examination Fee will be charged separately.
Advance fee to be paid semester wise. All dues need to be cleared within two weeks of commencement of academics years. 2% surcharge per month will be leveled on outstanding fee after the due dates.
