Career In Radiology
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If you want to see yourself as a radiologists, then you can refer this article for complete guide.
Have you seen images of X-ray? or heard about MRI?
In the field of radiology, your study curriculum will consist of all these terms.
Do you know – “What does Radiology means”?
“Radiology is one of the exciting and interesting medical courses that makes the use of imaging to distinguish and treat diseases available in the body” .
A radiographer produces radiography of patients with the help of X-ray to find the exact medical condition of the patient. In addition with X-ray, a radiographer also considers CT scans, ultrasounds and MRI for producing radiography.
Radiology field is broadly divided into two areas namely diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology.
Diagnostic Radiology is the specialization of medicine that uses the images of X-Ray and other imaging techniques to diagnose the disease and injury of patient.
Interventional Radiology is the another medical specialty that also uses imaging techniques (X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound) for direction. Patients can be treated and diagnosed using minimally invasive procedures.
Scope
The need of educated and professional radiology technologists in hospitals, clinics, and physicians’ offices are increasing continuously. The field of radiography will be continued to show higher than average job growth into the future. After completing your degree in this field you will become Radiologist (MD), Radiology Technologists/ Radiographer, Radiology Technicians, Ultrasound Technician/ Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, MRI Technician, CT Tech/ CAT Scan Technologist/ CT Scan Technologist.
Techniques Used in Radiology
To determine or discover the diseases within the human body, a radiologists uses a variety of imaging techniques that include X-ray radiography, ultrasound, Computed Tomography (CT), Nuclear medicine such as Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) to diagnose and treat the diseases.
Courses & Duration
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You can pursue diploma courses, bachelor’s course, master’s course and certification courses in the field of radiology. You can apply for UG courses after completing 12th. The courses offered in radiology are mentioned below:
Certificate Courses:
- Certificate in Radiography
- Certificate in Radiology Assistant
- Certificate in Radiography Diagnostic
Diploma Courses – 2 years
- Diploma in Radiography and Radiotherapy
- Diploma in Radio-diagnostic Technology
Bachelor’s Courses – 3 years
- B.Sc in Radiography
- B.Sc (Hons.) in Medical Radiotherapy Technology
Master’s Courses – 2 years
- Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology
- Post Graduate Diploma in Radio-diagnosis and Imaging Sciences
- Post Graduate Diploma in X-ray Radiography and Ultra-sonography
How to become a Radiologists?
- Career of radiologists begins with earning a bachelor’s degree. After graduating from medical school, you are awarded with the degree of M.O. (or D.O.). Now, you can apply for the medical license and will be considered as a physician.
- Now, a physician must have completed four years of a radiology residency to become a radiologists.
- State license is very important for radiologists. The license will be provided after the two-part examination covering medicine, anatomy, imaging modalities and physics.
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Radiology can be done in the following specializations:
- Breast-imaging specialist
- Diagnostic radiology
- Genitourinary radiology
- Cardiovascular radiologist
- Emergency radiology
- Radiation oncology
- Gastrointestinal radiology
- Nuclear radiology
- Neuro-radiology
- Pediatric radiology
A good radiologists must be skilled in the following areas:
- A complete understanding of medical and human anatomy that relates human health.
- Strong technical skills is required as they have to work on computer.
- Excellent vision and analytical skills are required.
- One must have interest and solid background in Biology, Physiology and Anatomy.
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Top colleges of India offers medical education in radiology are listed here:
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS 2019)
- Armed Forces Medical College, Pune (AFMC 2019)
- Christian Medical College, Vellore
- Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Pondicherry (JIPMER 2019)
- Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi
- Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi
Jobs & Career Opportunities
Career in working as radiology technologist is a smart choice!
It is a demanding profession.
The career and job opportunities in the field of radiography are very extensive. The demand of radiographers has been increased in recently, with the development in technologies the medical science created a new and wide scope in radiology. In India, the radiographers can work both in private & government hospitals. Numbers of jobs are available on part time and full-time work.
After completing your course you will become a radiographer. The radiographers perform the ultrasound test which is known as sonography. The employment prospects for radiographers are vast, both within the country and in overseas. Radiographers are constantly in demand in various health centres like nursing homes, hospitals, diagnostic centres as well as super-specialty hospitals.
Radiology field is expanding vastly in the area of medicine. Due to advances in computer technology, this field gets the advantage as it is closely linked to modern imaging.
You are provided with the job as per your specialization, experience and skills. There are several career paths available in the radiology field.
Job Profile in Radiography:
- Radiology Technician
- Radiology Assistant
- Radiologist
- Radiology Technologist/Radiographer
- Radiology Nurse
- Ultrasound Technician / Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- MRI Technician
- CT Tech / CAT Scan Technologist / CT Scan Technologist
Common working places where an radiologist can work:
- Government Hospitals
- Private Hospitals
- Public Health Centres
- Diagnostic Labs
- Nursing Homes
There are a lucrative jobs for the radiologists. Mostly, radiologists are required in hospitals.
In India, Radiology is growing at a rapid pace!
Salary
How much does a radiologist make?
A radiologist will get the salary depending upon their job titles. The average pay of a radiologist is $ 79,037 per year. In India, an average salary of Rs 545,630 per year has been paid to the Physician / Doctor, Radiologist.
A physician/Doctor/Radiologists need not to think about salary, their salary is good as compared to other professions.
Books & Study Materials
You can refer these books for the preparation of radiography. Some of the best highly recommended books are listed here:
- Radiology at a glance – Rajat Chowdhury
- Clinical Guide to Sonography – Charlotte Henningsen
- Obstetric Ultrasound – Trish Chudleigh
- Core Radiology by Jacob Mandell
- Radiology of the urinary system (The Little, Brown Library of radiology) by Milton Elkin
- Bontrager’s Handbook of Radiographic Positioning and Techniques – Kenneth L.Bontrager
- Radiography PREP Program Review and Exam Preparation, Seventh Edition – D.A. Saia
For more information regarding Radiology Courses, you may ask your query below.
is MBBS must for Radiology plz tell me
and what will the process of Radiology
How to apply for the admission of bsc in radiology & medical techniques…. please help me
How to apply for the admission of bsc in . please helpradiology
I am interested radiology imaging technology
I have done my 12 in PCB can i go for bsc in radiology /imaging technology
?
ofcourse, you can
Iam interested
In Maharashtra state, through which cet it will take admission for radiology ? Either Neet or mht cet?
if we study radiology??? is there is job available in my state tamilnadu itself ??and how much i will get for this
in tamilnadu you less salary. but if you go to abroad or like gulf country you can earn much.
Sir I would like to know does Bsc in radiology has a good scope? And is there any side effect in working as a radiologist?
Which book is required to get crack the entrance test for admission in delhi aiims in bsc hons radiologist
This year i have appeared in class 12th.I want to know how to apply admission in bsc radiology course .please help me.
Contact me for admission
i like best corse radiology
Which cet is required for radiologist
Radiology based on met cet or not?
shall we go counseling for radiology and imaging technology course.
did there is any value for doing diplomo in radiology and imaging technology course.generally if we do diplomo we must do higher studies.
Better you go for degree bsc.mit
Hello sir/madam I completed my diploma in radiology (drit) at Apollo medskills after this I want to do the pg for getting higher post so can u guide me sir plzz
Hello sir,
i gave 12th exam in PCB.i want information in details about radiology. can you please give me your conct.no.
Good career. U can go.
I have completed my M.Sc in entomology, i want to know about radiologiest
Sir if we work as radiologist there is a chance to attack any diseases like skin cancer please clear my doubts
helo sir,
i want to take admission in college for bsc radiology shall i get direct admission i have scored 75%marks in isc board
plzz help
I have passed 12th with PCM. I can take admission in Bio. Technology
yes.
Sir I’m non medical student with(PCM) I want to do radiology so its right for me or not and eligible for me and not.
not right for you. But as a technician you can go for it.
If its necessory in radiology course only do 12with medical science (biology)
Students
Sir I had completed my Diploma operation theatre technology and I want to get degree so which one is the best courses to settle in life some people telling that you choose cardiac and some telling perfusion and some radiology I confused
Sir I had completed my Diploma operation theatre technology 3Years and and want to get degree so which one I choose course and which one best life settlement course
Some people telling that7l bsc cardiac and some are perfusion and radiology
Sir I had completed my Diploma operation theatre technology 3Years and and want to get degree so which one I choose course and which one best life settlement course
Some people telling that bsc cardiac and some are perfusion and radiology
what is redology
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I start X RAY technician course BY vivo HEALTH CARE . BUT I WANT TO KNOW HOW I WILL INCREASE MY SELF IN THIS FIELD
Sir myself mohit malik i am pursuing diploma in pharmacy in final year i want to know which is best option to do bachelor in pharmacy or bachelor in radiology .
Greetings,
Sir I’m a diploma holder of mech engg and thinking to do this radiology technician from vivo centers. Please let me know about the scope of radiology technician and about its average package that we can earn through this course.. Please reply asap.
Thanks
i had done 12 th with pcb can i do bsc in radiology
My sister is studying in 10th n she wanna be a radiologist can she do a diploma course after 10th in radiology n afford a job???
Please reply!!!?
she a pursue B.sc in radiology after her 12th.
Hey im numan i want to ask a question im done my b.sc in phys n i want to be a radiologist how can i apply ?? Thank u
sir I study in 12th class private only one subject from biology but i had pass 12 in 2015 year math subject and i take admission in radiology in lucknow up because my cousin brother doing PG radiology in MLB medical college jhansi want ki main ye course karun but sir aap ye bata dijiye ki ye course karne ke baad salary kitni milti hai aur private college me admission lene me fees kitni padegi in lucknow up
after 12th can i do radiology.
can do.
how much i need to score in neet for getting admissions in radiology without donation ?
Hello sir, I am belong in Gujarat. Sir I am b.sc physics graduate. Can I do this course? If I do this course. How do apply me. Plz tell me all terms and conditions
sir i m bams graduated .. can i do this course n get good salary package
Can do.
i want do nursing to iske liye kitni % chaijye minioum
Does Bachelor in radiology is Maths compulsory in 12th class
I want a job in MRI. I am having 15 yes experience. In radiology MRI,CT,X.ray,Mammo
Bums/bsc radiology which one is better plz answer
Both are good field, you may choose as per your interest and scope.
Sir iam doing m.sc physics next can I able to do radiology course with basic biology knowledge
Hi Sir
i am not complete b.sc medical but now i want to do radiologist.
What to dd
you can pursue B.Sc Radiology course.
you can pursue B.Sc Radiology course.
How many courses for radiology doctor?
Sir , I completed my bsc medical .Can I do radiology course after that?
yes.
Sir i m cleared 12th n want to becom radiation oncologist. Can u please suggest me how to achieve my goal with complete procesd…..please
How to take addmission in radiology give me ur contact no.
I have completed my bsc.radiology but I am not suitable to work with hospital…can u please suggest me…
I am a graduate with BA and had taken science till class10. Most of the paramedical courses requires for Science till +2. Can anyone guide me through courses with science till class10. Thanks in advance
No course is there except ANM.
Sir may i take admission in radiology just after 12 exam?
If yes then what is the proccess to take admission in radiology??
yes you can pursue B.sc in radiology.
aapne 12th main kitni % thi
After complete this course higher one also..can one call as a doctor..MBBS completed student are call doctor…ex:Dr.asish biswash..
After complete this course higher one also..can one call as a doctor..MBBS completed student are call doctor…ex:Dr.asish biswash..
Sir, if i do DMLT in any one govt medical colleges of ASSAM, will i get a job just after completing the course??? Will the college authority provide me a job on campusing basis??? Or i will have find one for myself on govt/private hospital?
I am pursuing my BA(ENGLISH ) I WANT TO DO RADIOLOGIST COURSE I AM ELIGIBLE FOR THIS OR NOT AND ALSO I DID MY GYM NURSING AND 4 YEARS EXPERIENCE SO, I AM ELIGIBLE TO DO THIS COURSE IF YES PLEASE TELL ME THE PROCESS
No.
My son has passed H.S science .please informed me how to get admission in one radiology course.please give u r cont no.
Its simple uncle, jz search for ur nearby hospitals offering courses in radiology.. In the meantime radiotherapy also is a better option, mostly it is provided in cancer hospitals..
I have an M.B.B.ch and will like to do radiology in a good cheap Indian university. I also intend earning a salary while specializing. Can you recommend me one
We need to study mbbs before radiology?
If you want to specialized in radiology as PG then you need to have MBBS first.
I am a student of 12 bio,after 12 I want to DMLT course.
sir i am B.sc in ( CBZ ) Group .which course i do it & course duration , college in maharashtra ,pls tell me
Sir I have doubt I don’t complete the MBBS , when I finish bsc radiology imaging technology next what to learn for higher studies … Bsc radiology how salary I would get and I am in India higher studies are available in India or not I will go to abroad pls reply my comments …….
sir i am b.e. electronics, is it possible for me to make a carreer as a radiologist ??? and if yes how can i proceed ….???
It is a medical field, so you are not eligible for this, being an engg graduate you should focus on M.Tech and working in core engg companies like BHEL, NTPC, Power Grid etc.
Hi sir
I’m graduate from b.sc with zoology chemistry & geology. Now I want to become a radiologist, so for this what should I do.
Please suggest.
you can pursue Diploma in Radiology.
After bachelor in science I did diploma course in radiology imaging
Should I eligible for PG diploma in radiology imaging
Dear sir,
Can i take admission in Msc. radiotherapy after Bsc. radiography, if can i take what will be salary in india?????
yes you can pursue. The starting salary could be around 20 to 30 thousand.
Can I get licence after my bachelor and master degree radiography
Suggest me some good private & good Govt Colleges in India for the course Bsc Radiology & Imaging Technology
sir my qes is which is tha best college in radiologist in india and last date of admission in this field
AIIMS offers this course and this is best.
Is their Any govt college in Delhi… . In which I’ll tak3 admission in radiology… Pls guide me what I’ll do for that. And also the fee structure.. .
Can I take admission in radiography after hsc?
yes you can.
If i want to become a radiologist by doing bsc in that particular .
What is the exact role of mine in that field .
What is written abt the liscence for which we can apply and after getting that we can become as like as a physician .
Plz explain as soon as possible .
Waiting for reply
sir i got admission in bsc hons. medical technology in radiography at AIIMS .so i want to ask that i am going to become what ?and what about the license you are telling about?plz explain sir
Me too & my que. Is same
you can apply for Radiology technician in Govt/private hospitals. Also you may Pursue PG course in this field.
i need your help …how to join AIIMS institute? in bsc radiology
The admission notification are invited in the AIIMS website.
The admission notification are invited in the AIIMS website.
Please informed me how to get admission for bsc in Radiology course around India.
if I do two year diploma after 12th then what is salary scale I get ?
15-20 thousand.
Whats the salary will get after studying bsc medical imaging technology
What optimum salary would a simple radiologist get if he or she has not done mbbs?
around 15k.
for this course bio is required for bachelor corse in radiology pls ask about this
yes it is.