Overview

A BSc (Hons.) in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology is one of the trending medical allied undergraduate degrees that is focused on educating the students with radiography through XRays and modern imaging technologies. 

The study of Medical Radiology is divided into two core sections as Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology. As diagnostic radiology, the student would learn about XRays and other such imaging technologies used for patients’ imaging and diagnosis. Again in Interventional Radiology, the student will go through imaging technologies used for direction and guiding such as CT Scan, MRI, Ultrasound, etc. 

The future scope of graduates with BSc(Honors) in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology is high given to the advancements in medical diagnosis and imaging. With more modern hospitals, specialists are needed to operate such advanced technology. Let’s understand more about the course details.

Program Details

A BSc in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology (MRIT) is a 3 years undergraduate course designed to impart knowledge on different methods of radiographic imaging. The course is divided into semesters that also demand a 1-year internship after the 3 years of academics curriculum is over.

Syllabus

The program syllabus includes the following subjects;

  • Physiology and Pathology
  • Human Anatomy
  • Radiation Physics
  • X-Ray: Introduction and Properties
  • Patient Care and Ethics
  • Contrast Radiography Process
  • Clinical Radiography
  • Emergencies and its Principles
  • MRI, Ultrasound and CT Scan
  • Instruments for Advanced Imaging Modalities
  • Radiobiology & Radiation
  • Doppler and Echography
  • Log Book Auditing
  • Anesthetics in Diagnostic Radiology
  • Interventional Processes in Radiology

Future Scope

A graduate in  Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology is open to some of the most lucrative job opportunities offered to any medical allied graduates. Most of the employment opportunities are generated from the government and private hospitals across the nations followed by the medical clinics and diagnostic centers. Some of the top employment areas apart from them are;

  1. Government and Private Hospitals
  2. Government and Private Clinics
  3. Radiology Laboratories
  4. Diagnostics Labs
  5. Nursing Hommes
  6. Cancer Treatment Centres. 

Not only in terms of job options, but the student can also opt to pursue a higher study (Msc)  in further understanding different areas under radiology like Cardiovascular Radiology, Gastrointestinal Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Paediatric Radiology, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible to study BSc in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology (MRIT), the student must have passed 10+2 or equivalent education with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology. 

Admissions to colleges are mostly done through entrance exams conducted at the national and the state level by various colleges and universities. Merit-based admission to such medical allied or paramedical courses is done as per the college’s admission guidelines. Further, you also have the option of going through counseling-based admission.

top colleges in India

Some of the popular colleges are;

  1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences
  2. Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 
  3. Christian Medical College, Vellore
  4. Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi
  5. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Pondicherry 
  6. Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi

FAQ

After completing your graduation with BSc in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology, you have some of the lucrative job options like;

    1. Radiology Technician
    2. Radiologist
  • Radiology Assistant
  • Radiology Nurse
  • Ultrasound Technician / Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
  • CT Tech / CAT Scan Technologist / CT Scan Technologist
  • MRI Technician

Some of the key skills required to become a good radiologist are;

    1. A good understanding of Human Anatomy
    2. Requires to have stronger technical skills and understanding of computer
    3. A good background and subject grasp in physics, maths, and biology.

An average salary offered to a graduate with BSc (Honors) in Medical Radiology is between 6 – 8 Lakhs per Annum.