BSc Radiology, also known as Bachelors in Science Radiology, is a course pursued by students who have opted for science in grade 12 and are interested in practising diagnostic tests and treatments using radiation like x-rays, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), etc. It is a 3-year long course with six semesters in total, i.e., two semesters per year.
Students who pursue BSc Radiology can be recruited for the position of X-Ray technicians, Radiation protection Specialists, MRI Technologists, etc.
BSc Radiology is a 3year course that builds professionals who work with radiations to diagnose and treat various diseases. They work with radiations like X-ray, MRI, computed tomography, positron emission tomography, etc.
There are two main areas of study in BSc Radiology – Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology. Diagnostic Radiology deals with diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries using X-rays. In contrast, Interventional Radiology deals with the use of minimally invasive procedures like Ultrasound, MRI, CT scan, etc., to diagnose and treat people.
The average course fee for BSc radiology lies anywhere between INR 2000 – INR 10 lacs. Students who pursue this course get various job options with a starting package of INR 84000 – 120000 per annum. The pay can increase with experience and time.
Recruiters will be from Private hospitals, education, and Defence sectors, for job positions like X-Ray Technician, Physiotherapist, Radiation Protection Specialist, etc.
Listed below are the course highlights for BSc radiology and all the basics a student needs to know:
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Course |
Bachelors of Science in Radiology |
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Course Duration |
3 years |
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Semesters |
6 semesters |
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Graduation Type |
Undergraduate |
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Admission Requirements |
Completed class 12th with subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
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Course Fee |
INR 2000 – 10 lacs |
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Areas of Employment |
Hospitals, Clinic, Diagnostic Labs |
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Salary |
INR 84000 – 120000 per annum |
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Job Options |
X-Ray Technician, Physiotherapist, Radiation Protection Specialist, etc. |
To pursue BSc in Radiology and be a successful radiologist, a student needs to have specific skills; these will make them the perfect candidates and are way more important than anything. These skills are listed below:
BSc Radiology also includes various subjects other than these skills, primary elements of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. These subjects are:
As mentioned earlier, BSc Radiology includes the study of subjects that are elements of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. It is a three-year-long course and has six semesters in total. Each semester has 3-4 topics and provides enough time to understand them.
| Year 1 | |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Pathology | Fundaments of Computer science |
| Anatomy | General Radiography |
| Physiology | Radiation Hazards and Protection |
| Generation and Properties of X-ray | Personal Development and Communication |
| Year 2 | |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
| CT Scan 1 | Environment Science |
| General Radiography | MRI 1 |
| Ultrasound | Organisational Behaviour |
| Year 3 | |
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
| MRI 2 | Human Resource |
| Nuclear Medicine and PET Scan | Intervention in Diagnostic Radiology |
| CT Scan 2 | Anaesthesia in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Doppler and Echography | - |
BSc Radiology, also referred to as diagnostic radiography, produces high-quality images that help diagnose and treat injuries and diseases.
Studying radiology abroad helps a student greatly as they can get their hands on some of the best programs and medical equipment in the world. Along with that, they get exposure to the world and undergo massive lifestyle changes that wouldn't take place otherwise.
But different countries offer different study materials and courses, so students must do their research before deciding where to study, especially if they want to work right after graduation.
BSc Radiology can be studied in various countries, but the four best countries are the USA, UK, Canada, and Ireland. Further, there are three steps one needs to keep in mind when going to study abroad:
Listed below are some of the best colleges:
| St. Francis College | London South Bank University |
| Teesside University | Mount Aloysius College |
| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science. | Keele University |
The eligibility criteria for BSc Radiology vary in each country and university. Still, the main things that a student must keep in mind to get admitted to BSc radiology abroad are as follows:
Every University has different criteria or processes for admission. Thus, to study BSc radiology in abroad universities, one needs to follow the given procedure:
India also has some great universities and colleges to pursue BSc Radiology. Some of the best states to study Radiology are Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, etc. For all those students who do not wish to study abroad instead pursue BSc Radiology in India, the following is a list of all the best colleges:
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Dr DY Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai |
St John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore |
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Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai |
Christian College, Bangalore |
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SRMCRI Chennai – Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute |
BrainWare University, Kolkata |
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Era University, Lucknow |
Apex University, Jaipur |
All courses have eligibility criteria and requirements that a student needs to fulfil. Given below are a few conditions that a student must follow to get admitted to an Indian institute:
Unlike abroad universities, the admission process in India is relatively short and straightforward. While applying for BSc Radiology, one must keep in mind that it is only meant for students who studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology in 12th. Following is the admission criteria for BSc Radiology in India:
The scope of BSc radiology is increasing each day, with development in technology and the creation of new gadgets every day. The need for radiographers has increased. A student can find various job options in this course in the public and private sectors. These jobs also provide reasonable salary amounts, which increases with years of work and experience. Given below are a few career options for students who graduate with BSc Radiology:
BSc Radiology is a rather popular course amongst the student community and has various career options in it. After pursuing this course, a student can expect a starting package of around INR 1,700,000/year. But with time and experience, this package can go up to INR 3800000. A well-experienced radiologist can also earn up to INR 4000000/year.
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JOB TITLE |
RANGE |
AVERAGE |
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Administrative Director |
INR 6400157 – INR 12204950 |
INR 9047217 |
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Medical Practice Manager |
INR 3497760 – INR 7367622 |
INR 4872603 |
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Radiology Manager |
INR 5581532 – INR 9823497 |
INR 7461764 |
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Clinical Applications Specialist |
INR 3944282 – INR 7516463 |
INR 5433361 |
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Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Director |
INR 6028055 – INR 11163064 |
INR 8213262 |
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Radiology Supervisor |
INR 4241964 – INR 7069941 |
INR 5470050 |
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Radiology Director |
INR 5655952 – INR 11386326 |
INR 7827168 |
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