Master of Sciences in Medical Laboratory Sciences (MS-MLS)
Program Overview
Offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences (FRAHS) at our campuses in Rawalpindi, Lahore and Malakand.
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Program Description
Master of Sciences in Medical Laboratory Sciences is a program designed for students to acquire more advanced and specialized training in different specialties of a diagnostic clinical laboratory. Medical Laboratory Technologists are professionals who have the technical expertise necessary to perform a wide variety of routine and specialized tests on patient specimens to help the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Aims and Objectives:
This program aims to provide the student with expert practical training and instructions in different specialties of medical laboratory sciences. The major objective is to help students develop specialized knowledge, skill, attitude and clinical judgment required for competency as medical laboratory technologists and laboratory scientists in different fields of laboratory medicine. The program strives to prepare graduates who, using the newest methodologies, state of the art automated analyzers, critical thinking and task management, provide valid, accurate and precise test results used in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of the diseases.
Eligibility Criteria
Master of Sciences in Medical Laboratory Sciences (MS-MLS)
For Pakistani Nationals
- BSc (Hons) Medical Laboratory Technology Or
- MSc Medical Technology from any HEC Recognized University
- NTS test GAT-GENERAL 50 % score.
Admissions & Fee Structure
The Master of Sciences in Medical Laboratory Sciences (MS-MLS) graduate degree program is being offered in the following locations - Click on location button to see offering details:
- Al-Mizan Campus (Rawalpindi)
- Gulberg Campus (Lahore)
- Malakand Campus (Malakand)
Al-Mizan Campus (Rawalpindi)
| Intake | Seats | Timings | Days | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring/Fall | 40 Male/Female | Morning/Day | Weekends | Open |
Fee Structure (First Semester)
| For | Admission | Registration | Card | Tuition* | Exam* | Enrollment* | Lab* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani Nationals | PKR 23,975 | PKR 19,816 | PKR 677 | PKR 89,730** | PKR 14,980 | PKR 27,500 | - | PKR 176,678 |
** Tuition Fee For 10 Credit Hours @ PKR 8,973 Per Credit Hour
Important Dates To Remember
| Period | Starts | Ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | 15th April 2026 | - | - |
Gulberg Campus (Lahore)
| Intake | Seats | Timings | Days | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring/Fall | 20 Male/Female | Morning/Day | Week Days | Open |
Fee Structure (First Semester)
| For | Admission | Registration | Card | Tuition* | Exam* | Enrollment* | Lab* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani Nationals | PKR 23,975 | PKR 19,816 | PKR 677 | PKR 89,730** | PKR 14,980 | PKR 27,500 | - | PKR 176,678 |
** Tuition Fee For 10 Credit Hours @ PKR 8,973 Per Credit Hour
Important Dates To Remember
| Period | Starts | Ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | 2nd February 2025 | - | - |
Malakand Campus (Malakand)
| Intake | Seats | Timings | Days | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring/Fall | 19 Male/Female | Morning/Day | Weekends | Open |
Fee Structure (First Semester)
| For | Admission | Registration | Card | Tuition* | Exam* | Enrollment* | Lab* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani Nationals | PKR 20,086 | PKR 16,602 | PKR 567 | PKR 97,721** | PKR 27,800 | PKR 33,799 | - | PKR 196,575 |
** Tuition Fee For 13 Credit Hours @ PKR 7,517 Per Credit Hour
Important Dates To Remember
| Period | Starts | Ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | 2nd February 2025 | - | - |
Merit / Selection Criteria
- Academic Qualification: 60%
- Test/Interview: 40%
Merit Lists
No Merit Lists Published For This Program.
Degree Awarding Criteria
- Passed courses totaling at least 36 credit hours including four core courses and two additional credit hours of “Ethics in Practice” will be mandatory for all students as per university policy.
- Obtained a CGPA of 2.5 or more.
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
Riphah International University is pleased to offer generous financial assistance to deserving & qualifying students, which ranges from partial to full coverage of tuition.