MD Radiology: Course, Eligibility, Admission, Top Colleges, Scope, Jobs

MD Radiology deals with the imaging of animal and human bodies so as to identify the diseases and further diagnose them to find a cure. It is a 3 year PG course that allows the students to gain knowledge on topics such as Clinical Radiotherapy, Clinical Chemotherapy, Radiography, etc.

MD Radiology is a branch of medical science which can be studied after the MBBS Degree. Admission to such a course is based on MD Radiology takes place through entrance exams such as NEET PG and many colleges may intake students on the basis of marks scored at their previous higher education.

Top Colleges offering MD Radiology are Assam Medical College, Rajendra Medical College, Christian Medical College, etc. The average fee to pursue such a course may range around INR 2,00,000. MD Radiology courses in government colleges have less tuition fees in comparison to the private colleges offering radiology courses.

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After completing MD Radiology courses in government colleges, graduates can get an average salary of INR 4 LPA and an opportunity to work in various government organizations and hospitals such as AIIMS. Some of the other job profiles are Radiologist (MD), Radiology Technologists, Radiology Technicians, Ultrasound Technician, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, MRI Technician, CT Tech/ CAT Scan Technologist/ CT Scan Technologist etc.

Table of Content

MD Radiology Course Highlights
Why Study?
MD Radiology Admission Process

3.1 Eligibility

3.2 Entrance Exams

MD Radiology Syllabus
MD Radiology Top Colleges
What after MD Radiology?
MD Radiology Jobs
MD Radiology: FAQs

MD Radiology: Course Highlights

Course Level	Post Graduate
Duration	3 years
Examination Type	Semester
Eligibility	M.B.B.S. or any UD Degree in the same domain
Admission Process	Selection for admissions is based on the rank obtained in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
Course Fee	INR 25,000 to INR 8 Lakhs
Average Starting Salary	INR 2 to INR 10 Lacs
Top Recruiting Companies	Healthcare environments including hospitals, physician practices, integrative healthcare clinics, public health clinics, college health centers, natural apothecaries, care for military veterans, etc.
Job Positions	Radiologist, Radiology Technologists, Radiographer, Radiology Technicians, Ultrasound Technician/ Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, MRI Technician, CT Tech, CAT Scan Technologist etc.

MD Radiology: Why Study

Pursuing MD Radiology will provide a lot of benefits that an individual can get by pursuing the MD course. Below given are some of the points for the same.

Candidates having an MD Radiology degree earn a good amount of money. The average salary of doctors in India is around INR 8 lakhs per annum.
The job of a doctor is one of the most secure jobs in India and around the world. A pandemic comes, a violent storm, disaster happens, the need for a doctor would never end and hence doctors have great job security.
There are multiple career opportunities for a MD Radiology graduate. These professionals are trained in working for multiple sectors and renowned organizations like Apollo Hospital, Amway, Fortis Hospital, Ranbaxy, etc.
Candidates with the MD Radiology are in high demand and there are plenty of job opportunities available for them. These graduates will get jobs in any part of the world, as each and every corner of the sphere consult a doctor as per their needs.

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MD Radiology: Admission Process

Admission to the MD Radiology course is mainly done via seeing candidates’ merit in the entrance exams. However in some institutes candidates are also selected based on their merit in their previous exams.

The admission in MD Radiology course to most of the colleges is granted on the basis of NEET PG scores along with counseling sessions. However, few institutes/universities such as AIIMS, JIPMER and PGIMER conduct their own entrance exam along with group discussion/personal interview.

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MD Radiology: Eligibility Criteria

Check out the eligibility that the candidates need to fulfill to get admission for the MD Radiology course, in the points below.

Candidates must have an MBBS degree from a recognised educational institute.
Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks to sit for the NEET PG exam, qualifying via which they will get admission to MD Radiology course.
A minimum of one year of internship in the field of medical is required.

MD Radiology: Entrance Exams

Exam Name	Registration Period	Exam Date
NEET PG	December 2022 - January 2023	March 5, 2023
INI CET	September 2023 - September 2023	November 2023

MD Radiology: Syllabus

Semester I	Semester II
Medical Radiation Physics as applied to Radio – Diagnosis	Musculo– skeletal system
Production of X- rays:	Respiratory system
Interaction of radiation with matter:	Cardiovascular system
Radiography	Gastrointestinal system
Semester III	Semester IV
Fluoroscopy	Urogenital tract
Special Radiography	CNS Including Spine
Interaction of radiation with matter	Imaging of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Nuclear Medicine	Radiopharmaceuticals
Semester V	Semester VI
Radiation Biology	Radiation protection
Guidelines for safe work practice	Ultrasonogram
MRI	Endocrine System

MD Radiology: Top Colleges

Name of Institute	Average Fees
Kasturba Medical College	INR 4,50,000
St. Johns Medical College	INR 5,00,000
MS Ramaiah Medical College	INR 10,00,000
JSS College, Mangalore	INR 8,00,000
Mysore Medical College and Research Institute	INR 1,14,000
Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh	INR 25,000
Rajendra Medical College, Ranchi	INR 1.35 Lacs
AFMC, Pune	INR 30,000
All India Institute of Medical Sciences	INR 800
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences	INR 1,14,000
KS Hegde Medical Academy	INR 1,98,000
Christian Medical College	INR 4 Lakhs
University College of Medical Sciences	INR 50,000
Kurnool Medical College	INR 13,600
Bhaskar Medical College	INR 5,05,000
St. John’s Medical College	INR 3,28,000
Bharti Vidyapeeth Medical College	INR 7,25,000

What after MD Radiology?

After pursuing MD Radiology, candidates can pursue a Phd course to get into the research field. Pursuing a research based course will help the candidate get a doctorate degree as well as more expertise in the concerned field.

Phd Radiology is a 3 to 5 year course that studies in depth about the ultrasound, radiation, and all the other imaging techniques that are used in the healthcare field. Later, they can also opt to work as Pediatric Radiation therapist, Radiation therapist, Professors, and Researchers in Hospitals, Defense Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Private Clinics, etc.

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MD Radiology Jobs

Job Profiles	Job Descriptions	Average Salary
Radiation Therapist	They are professionals who operate machines, such as linear accelerators, to deliver concentrated radiation therapy to the region of a patient's tumor. They are a part of the oncology teams that treat patients with cancer.	INR 6,50,000
Radiologist	They are professional medical doctors that specialize in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging procedures (exams/tests) such as X-rays, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography and ultrasound.	INR 4,00,000
Radiographers	They are healthcare professionals who operate special scanning machines that make images for medical purposes and use equipment like X-ray machines, CT scanners, and advanced technologies such as digital fluoroscopy.	INR 3,00,000
CT Scan Technologist	He or She uses computerized tomography (CT) scanners to produce cross-section images of patients' internal organs for the diagnosis of medical issues. Their jobs are most often located in hospitals and diagnostic imaging centers.	INR 3,50,000

MD Radiology: FAQs

Ques. Can I do MD Radiology after 12th?

Ans. No, Candidates can pursue the MD Radiology course in different specializations with their completion of their UG degree in the same field. People in the MD Radiology course explore the areas including principles of medicine, study of human structures, forensic medicine, social and preventive medicines, etc.

Ques. How many years will it take to become a radiologist?

Ans. After completing high school, on average it will take 10 to 13 years to become a Radiologist. This includes completing an MBBS degree which usually takes 4 years, then a one year internship, followed by 4 years of residency training in Diagnostic Radiology.

Ques. Is M.D. Radiology a masters or doctorate course?

Ans. It is a Masters/ Postgraduate course. MD or Doctor of Medicine Radiology degree is a program which candidates pursue in their masters level and it generally lasts for 3 to 6 years.

Ques. Is a radiologist a real doctor?

Ans. Radiologists are medical doctors (MDs) who have completed a 4-year residency in radiology. They may act as a consultant to another doctor who is caring for the patient, or act as the patient's primary doctor in treating a disease.

Ques. What is the average fees of the MD Radiology course?

Ans. The average course fees for pursuing the MD Radiology course is INR 10,000 to 15 Lacs. MD Radiology graduates get an average salary of around INR 2.5 to 20 Lacs.

Ques. Is it compulsory to pursue a MD course after MBBS?

Ans. No, Pursuing the MD course is not at all mandatory after the MBBS course. It is suggested to pursue higher studies after MBBS but it depends on the personal interest of the students.

Ques. Is PhD Radiology higher than MD Radiology?

Ans. In general, MD Radiology and PhD Radiology, both are higher degrees, which the students can pursue in their higher studies. MD Radiology is Doctor of Medicine whereas PhD Radiology is Doctor of Philosophy.

Ques. How many hours do professional radiologists work a week?

Ans. They work more than 40 hours per week and have a set schedule or routine. They work inside and will likely be exposed to radiation, infections and disease and as a radiologist, you will be required to wear specialized protective equipment often.

Ques. What diseases do radiologists treat?

Ans. Radiology treats diseases like Alzheimer's, dementia, Anemia, Appendicitis, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Blood clots and peripheral artery disease (PAD), Brain tumors, Many types of cancers, Pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), etc.

Ques. Is it hard to become a radiologist?

Ans. Becoming a radiologist isn't easy as it takes a lot of dedication and hard work. Medical students and residents often have difficulty coping with the pressure.