B.Sc. in Radiology and Imaging Technology
- B.Sc. in Radiology and Imaging Technology is an undergraduate program of 3-year duration and 6 months of compulsory internship or in some universities it is of 4-year duration, divided into 3 years of academics and 1 year of internship. This program meticulously structured to impart in-depth advance knowledge of radiology and imaging methodologies and principles where students learn about various imaging modalities such as X-ray, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), CT (Computed Tomography), ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. They also delve into radiation safety and protection, patient positioning, image interpretation, and the use of imaging technology in diagnosing medical conditions. The course broadly emphasises the following key-areas human anatomy and physiology, radiation physics, pathology, radiodiagnosis, specialised diagnostic techniques, radiological technology and radiotherapy.
Eligibility
- The eligibility criteria to get admission in this course are as follows:
- Candidate should have passed 10+2 from a recognised board of education with minimum of 50% aggregate in science stream (PCB/PCM/ PCBM) and english as one of the subject. Or
- Candidate should have two years of diploma in Radiology and Imaging Technology after completing 10 + 2 or equivalent with minimum aggregate of 50% marks in physics, chemistry and biology.
- The lower age limit for candidates to be eligible for the course is 17 years at the time of admission.
- Selection Criteria
- The admission criteria for B.Sc. Radiology and Imaging Technology varies from college to college. Most colleges accept admission directly on the basis of merit. However, some colleges conduct entrance exams. Candidates need to clear these exams to get admission in top colleges.
- Entrance exams conducted by various universities across India includes NPAT, CUET, CUCET and SET.
Job Perspectives
- B.Sc Radiology and Imaging Technology course offers a wide range of opportunities in the field of medicine. After completing the course, graduates have numerous career options in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare centres.
- Graduates can also opt for higher studies such as M.S., or PhD in relevant disciplines or choose the specialisation of their choices such as diagnostic radiology, cardiovascular radiology, radiation oncology, and pediatrics radiology.
- In various government and private sectors, the top job profiles include radiographers, imaging research manager, radiology technicians, area sales manager, medical advisor, marketing executive, medical image analysts, radiologists in hospitals, labs, and other institutions in the healthcare sector.
- Top recruiters that hire B.Sc Radiology and Imaging Technology graduates are AIIMS, Medanta, Fortis Hospital, Manipal Hospital, Columbia Asia, Apollo Hospitals, etc.
Best Colleges offering B.Sc. Radiology and Imaging Technology
S.No. Name of the University/College
1. Christian Medical College : Vellore, Tamil Nadu
II. PGIMER :Chandigarh :
III. Mangalayatan University: Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
IV. JIPMER : Puducherry
V.Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham ; Faridabad, Haryana
VI. CT University : Ludhiana, Punjab
VII. Om Sai Paramedical School ;Ambala, Haryana
VIII. SGT University: Gurugram, Haryana
