Program Overview

Introduction to Manipal College of Health Professions

Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP) offers a wide range of programs in the field of health professions. The college aims to provide efficient and balanced training in laboratory medicine, as well as other areas of healthcare.

Programs Offered

The following programs are offered by MCHP:

• B.Sc. (Physician Assistant)
• B.Sc. Cardiovascular Technology
• Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• Bachelor of Optometry
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• BASLP (Mangalore)
• BASLP
• BSc Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre
• BSc Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
• BSc CVT (Mangalore)
• BSc Emergency Medicine Technology
• BSc Exercise and Sports Science
• BSc Health Information Management
• BSc Medical Laboratory Technology
• BSc MIT (Mangalore)
• BSc MIT - B.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology
• BSc Nuclear Medicine Technology
• BSc Perfusion Technology
• BSc Psychology
• BSc Radiotherapy Technology
• BSc Respiratory Therapy (Mangalore)
• BSc Respiratory Therapy
• BSc RRT & DT (Mangalore)
• BSc RRT & DT
• BSc RTT (Mangalore)
• Certificate Courses (Anaesthesia, Dialysis, ECG, ENT, Ophthalmology, Lab Technician)
• M.Sc. Audiology
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• B.Sc. Perfusion Technology
• BPT- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• Master of Physiotherapy
• Bachelor of Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology (BMRIT)
• B.Sc. Health Information Management
• Bachelor of Respiratory Technology (BRT)
• Bachelor of Radiation Therapy Technology(BRTT)
• M.Sc. Cardiac Catheterization & Intervention Technology
• M.Sc. Echocardiography
• Master of Medical Laboratory Science
• M.Sc. Medical Radiation Physics
• Master of Dialysis Therapy
• Bachelor of Optometry
• Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology
• B.Sc. Cardiovascular Technology
• Master in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology
• Master of Occupational Therapy
• M.Sc. Exercise & Sports Science
• M.Sc. Nuclear Medicine Technology
• M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
• Master of Respiratory Technology
• M.Optom (Master of Optometry)
• M.Sc. Health Informatics (HealthCare IT Management)
• M.Sc. Perfusion Technology
• B.Sc. Exercise and Sports Sciences
• Bachelor of Dialysis Therapy Technology (BDTT)
• B.Sc. MIT (Lateral) Medical Imaging Technology
• M.Sc. Speech Language Pathology
• B.Sc. Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Master of Science in Health Information Management (M.Sc. HIM)
• Bachelor of Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology
• Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics (Honors)
• B.Sc. Clinical Psychology (Hons)
• Bachelors of Emergency Medical Technologist (Paramedic)
• B.Sc. Respiratory Therapy (Lateral)
• B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology lateral
• Bachelor of Physician Associate Studies (BPAS)
• Masters in Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology
• Masters of Advanced Care Paramedic
• Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Master of Radiation Therapy Technology
• M.Sc. (Medical Radiochemistry) with Integrated Ph.D.
• B.Sc. Neuroscience Technology
• B.Sc. Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology (Lateral Entry)
• BSc Emergency Medical Technology (Lateral Entry)
• Bachelor of Optometry (Lateral Entry)
• BSc in Health Information Management (Lateral Entry)
• BSc. Perfusion Technology(Lateral Course)
• Master of Physician Associate (M.PA)

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)

Overview

The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) program is offered by the Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal. The program aims to provide efficient and balanced training in laboratory medicine. Students receive a stimulating, challenging, and supportive academic experience alongside a fulfilling and enjoyable social life.

Career Opportunities

Given the focus on healthcare and the demand for allied health professionals, career opportunities for clinical lab professionals are expected to grow faster than the average of all other occupations.

• Scientific: Work as laboratory technologist at hospitals, Pharmaceutical laboratories, Public Health laboratories, research & product development
• Managerial: Supervisor in laboratory, as consultant to laboratory medicine industry, Quality assurance companies, sales & marketing
• Educational: As a tutor in laboratory medicine graduate program

Program Details

• Program Educational Objectives, Program Outcome, and Course Outline are available for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology.

Key Dates & Deadlines

• Last date to Apply: March 15, 2026
• Tentative Course Commencement Date: March 26, 2026

Duration

The program duration is 3 years, inclusive of 1 year internship.

Career Paths

A career contributing to patient care diagnosing medical conditions. Upon graduation, there are exciting career opportunities to fulfill the needs of the healthcare industry, bio-laboratory companies, pharma-specific biotech organizations, fertility research clinics, forensic research, and solve the most pressing healthcare issues and create a healthier future for the world.

Facilities

• Healthcare: Access to hospital facilities gives students hands-on training in procedures.
• Innovative Center: State-of-the-art Innovation Centre to facilitate multi-disciplinary research.
• Labs: Laboratories give students the opportunity for practical experience.
• Sports & Fitness: Marena is the world-class facility with courts for badminton, tennis, soccer, & squash as well as a well-equipped gymnasium.
• Libraries: Libraries have publications on the latest developments in allied healthcare.
• Student Housing: Student hostels are their homes away from homes.