B.Sc. in Medical Radiography & Imaging Technology


Why B.Sc. in Medical Radiography & Imaging Technology

What is B.Sc. in Medical Radiography & Imaging Technology?

B.Sc. in Medical Radiography & Imaging Technology is a 3-year regular degree program. At present Radiography is one of the most popular modern medical technologies available. This technology is used to diagnose various diseases and disorders in the human body.

This course will give students insights of how radiology and imaging technology is used for the diagnosis of various diseases and disorder in the human body.

A radiographer produces radiography of patients with the help of an X-ray to find the exact medical condition of the patient. In addition to X-ray, a radiographer also considers CT scans, ultrasounds, and MRI for producing radiography. The 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 the patient. Interventional Radiology is 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.

Why study BSc in Radiography and Imaging Technology?

There are numerous reasons that assist students choose BSc Medical Radiography and Imaging Technology to build their career. Some of the advantages of the course are listed below.

  • The BSc Medical Radiography and Imaging Technology course is designed to provide students with specialized knowledge of processes and procedures that deal with making images of internal body parts and treating the defects found in the body parts. 
  • There are a wide range of opportunities for graduates of this career field.
  • The average initial after completing the course ranges from INR 1,00,000 to 1,50,000 per year which is quite good as compared to other low paying courses.
  • It provides students with in-depth knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic knowledge helpful in treating cancers.
  • Students, after completing the course, can apply for a master's degree and research courses in the same field that will improve their academic background and will also increase the salary range.

Scope of B.Sc. in Radiography & Imaging Technology:

The need for 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.
There are lucrative jobs for radiologists. Mostly, radiologists are required in hospitals.


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 a radiologist can work:

      • Government Hospitals
      • Private Hospitals
      • Public Health Centers
      • Diagnostic Labs
      • Nursing Homes

BSc in Radiography and Imaging Technology: Syllabus:

Since the course BSc Medical Radiography and Imaging Technology has a duration of 3-years, the syllabus of the course is divided into 6 semesters. The curriculum of the course contains different subjects and topics that deal with the study related to Radiography and Imaging Technology The syllabus covers different areas of biology, computer science, and physics.

The area of biology helps students to understand different parts of the human body and their working whereas the physics part helps students know the properties of different radiations, their effects and protection. And the computer science part helps them to know about how imaging works and how it is displayed on a computer screen.

BSc in Radiography and Imaging Technology Subjects:

The detailed list of the subjects taught in every semester during the course is listed below.

Semester I

Semester II

   Pathology

  Fundamentals of Computer Science

  Physiology

  General Radiography I

  Anatomy

  Radiation Hazard and Protection

  Generation and properties of X-ray

  Personality Development and Communication Skills

Semester III

Semester IV

   Ultrasound

  MRI I

  General Radiography II

   Organizational Behavior

CT Scan I

Environmental Science

Semester V

Semester VI

   CT Scan II

Intervention in Diagnostic Radiology

  Nuclear Medicine and PET Scan

Human Resources

  Doppler and Echography

Anesthesia in Diagnostic Radiology

  MRI II

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Eligibility:

  • Students must have passed class 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks from any recognized institute.
  • Candidates are required to complete their 10+2 in science stream having Physics, Chemistry and Biology as their major subjects. 
  • For admission to top colleges, candidates must have to qualify entrance exams conducted at the National or University level.