M.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (Medical Virology) 

at SGPGI, Lucknow

SGPGIMS Lucknow MSc course is provided in full-time mode across several specialisations. To be eligible for admission into any of the offered specialisations, students need to qualify the admission criteria as prescribed by the institute. The institute offers following MSc specialisations:

• Nuclear Medicine Technology (Nuclear Medicine)
• Radio Pharmacy and Molecular Imaging
• Nuclear Medicine & Biotechnology
• Medical Laboratory Technology (Transfusion  Medicine)
• MLT (Medical Virology)
• Genetics Counselling (Medical Genetics)
• Medical Bio-technology (Hematology)
• Medical Surgical Nursing

Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) Lucknow admission is entrance-based. Students looking to get into any of the courses offered at the institute must appear for national/ state-level entrance exam. Alternatively, for certain courses students have to appear for the exam conducted by SGPGIMS Lucknow. The table below mentions entrance exams required for getting into some of the popular courses offered by the institute:

Tabulated below is a comparison between BSc courses at SGPGI or CMC Vellore based on NIRF Ranking, fees, seat intake and more:

Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences Lucknow offers a total of 22 courses across streams of Science, Medical, and Health Sciences, out of which MD is the flagship course of the institute. The curriculum followed at the SGPGI Lucknow ensures quality education, and the research community offers a wide scope of bringing change in the field of nursing and medical science. 

Median Package: For the 2021 placement season, SGPGI reports a median package of 9 LPA for PG (2-year) programs.

M.Sc. programs are typically research-oriented and might not be as prevalent as clinical postgraduate programs (MD, MS) at SGPGI.

To get into the MD course offered at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, students need to first fulfil the admission criteria. The basic eligibility of the programme is to pass MBBS from a recognised university. Aspirants need to appear for NEET exam. Those who clear SGPGIMS cutoff need to participate in the counselling conducted by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Director General of Medical Education & Training, Uttar Pradesh. Selected students need to go through document verification and pay the admission fee for seat confirmation.

Yes, SGPGI Lucknow offers a BSc programme spread across various specialisations in the field of paramedical science. Tabulated below are the key highlights of this programme.

Note: The above information is taken from various sources. However, it is subject to change.

SGPGI Lucknow offers seven BSc specialisations in the field of paramedical science. These courses enable students to make a career in the field of paramedics. The salary of a paramedic depends on the job profile and respective individual skillset. Following is a list of different job profiles in the field of paramedic science and the average salary offered: 

• Medical Assistants-INR 3 LPA
• Critical Care Paramedics-INR 3 LPA
• Radiologists-INR 16.8 LPA
• Occupational Therapists-INR 4 LPA
• Advanced Life Support Paramedics can expect a salary of-INR 3 LPA
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The first step to SGPGI BSc admissions is the submission of the application form. Intersted students can check out the below mentioned steps to apply:

1. Visit the official website of the institute and download the application form along with the information brochure.

2. Fill in the application form with all the required details.

3. Submit the application form online.

4. After the online submission, take a printout of the filled-in application form and send it to 'Nodal Officer, College of Technology & Allied Health Sciences, SGPGIMS, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow 226014' along with all the relevant documents in support of age, qualification, experience, reservation, and sponsorship, etc. and duly signed by the candidate.

Although, the data on the number of students pursuing M.Sc. in SGPIMS is not officially available on the college's website but looking at the kind of courses it offers, there are chances that it does take in a good number. Of course, the strength will also depend upon the faculty number, lab facilities, infrastructure and accommodation. For more details, it will be a great idea to refer to the college brochure or referring to the contact details on the website.