MD Radiotherapy: Course, Admission, Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope, Salary, Jobs

Doctorate of Medicine in Radiotherapy or MD Radiotherapy is a Doctorate level medical course. MD Radiotherapy is a 3- year long clinical specialty course. Radiotherapy or Radiation Therapy or Radiation Oncology is mostly used for the treatment of critical disorders like cancer, thyroid disorders and some blood disorders, by means of high- energy X-rays.

Candidates who wish to opt Doctorate of Medicine in Radiotherapy should have to complete their graduation in MBBS or any equivalent degree from a MCI recognized Institute. Aspirants need to secure 55% marks in MBBS and may be required to appear in entrance tests like NEET-PG, AIIMS-PG, JIPMER Entrance Test, etc. for admissions into the best Doctorate of Medicine in Radiotherapy in India.

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Top colleges offering MD Radiotherapy are Amrita University Coimbatore, JIPMER Pondicherry, CMC Vellore, AIIMS New Delhi, KMC Manipal and many others. The average fees for MD Radiotherapy in government medical colleges in India is less as compared to private colleges and can range between INR 8,000 - 10 Lakhs per year depending upon the Institute.

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Students after completing MD Radiotherapy can either go for higher Education or work. The course opens a door to a wide range of lucrative and reputed job opportunities in private or government sectors. Also one may get a chance to develop a career in foreign countries. MD Radiotherapy is one of the highest paying courses in the Medical field and the average salary ranges between INR 10 - 15 LPA depending upon various factors.

Table of Contents

MD (Radiotherapy) Course Highlights
Why Study?
MD (Radiotherapy) Admission Process
3.1 Eligibility
3.2 Entrance Exams
MD (Radiotherapy) Syllabus
MD (Radiotherapy) Top Colleges
5.1 Uttar Pradesh
5.2 Rajasthan
5.3 Karnataka
5.4 Maharashtra
What after MD (Radiotherapy)?
MD (Radiotherapy) Jobs
MD (Radiotherapy): FAQs

MD (Radiotherapy): Course Highlights

Course Level	Doctorate
Full Form	Doctorate of Medicine in Radiotherapy
Duration	3 Years
Eligibility	M.B.B.S. with 50% and relevant PG Degree from MCI recognized Institute
Age Limit	No
Admission Process	Merit-based or Entrance-based
Similar Options of Study	MD (Pathology), MD (Microbiology), MD Radiodiagnosis, MD (Paediatrics) etc.
Course Fee	INR 8,000 to 10 Lakhs per year
Average Starting Salary	INR 10 - 15 LPA
To Recruiting Areas	Healthcare Departments, Hospitals, healthcare clinics, public health clinics, colleges, health centres, natural apothecaries, military departments, etc.
Job Positions	Radiation Oncologist, Radiation Therapist, Ultrasound Technician, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, MRI Technician, CT Tech, CAT Scan Technologist, CT Scan Technologist, etc

MD (Radiotherapy): Why Study

Pursuing MD Radiotherapy can result in lucrative and good career developing options. The course provides a lot of benefits to the students. Some of the reasons how MD Radiotherapy is beneficial for students are given below:

The average salary post completing MD Radiotherapy is quite high compared to various other medical streams and graduates can earn a handsome salary of around INR 10 - 15 LPA or even more.
The job security in this field is much higher than other courses as there are very few professionals in this field and they conduct important research and read confusing scans or readings.
Candidates can find a number of lucrative job prospects and develop their career as a Pharmacologist, Biomedical scientist, etc.
Candidates post completing MD (Radiodiagnosis) are eligible to pursue higher education at Research level which can help them to become expertise in the field and also to get a hike in their salary.

MD (Radiotherapy): Admission Process

Admission into the MD Radiotherapy courses are offered through merit based and entrance exams based. Most of the top MD Radiotherapy colleges in India either conduct their own entrance tests like PGIMER Entrance Test, etc. or consider NEET-PG scores to selected students. Selected students are further called for Group discussion or Personal interview round.

However, there are some colleges that offer direct admission based on the scores obtained by a candidate in their bachelor's (MBBS or equivalent degree). Then candidates are called for documents verification after which they need to pay the required fees to confirm their admission.

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MD (Radiotherapy): Eligibility Criteria

Candidates wishing to pursue MD Radiotherapy should be well acquainted with the eligibility requirements and fulfil the eligibility criteria given below:

Aspirants should have to complete an MBBS course or equivalent Bachelor's degree in the same field from a recognized University by MCI.
Aspirants should score at least 55% marks in bachelor's degree in MBBS degree or any equivalent degree to opt MD Radiotherapy.
Admissions into top MD Radiotherapy colleges in India are offered through entrance based admissions and students must appear in the NEET-PG exam and face the GD/ PI round.

MD (Radiotherapy): Entrance Exams

Exam Name	Exam Details
NEET PG	Check Here
INI CET	Check Here

MD (Radiotherapy): Syllabus

Since MD Radiotherapy course is offered for 3-years, the course curriculum is divided into 6 semesters. The syllabus of the course covers topics such as Radiation Physics, Radiobiology, Pathology, Palliative Care, and many other Dissertations, Projects and Training. Tabulated below is the MD Radiotherapy Syllabus:

Clinical Oncology & Critical Care	Medical Oncology
Haemato-oncology	Palliative Care
Pathology	Simulator and Teletherapy machine posting
Radiation Physics	Radiobiology
Radiation Physics	Cancer Epidemiology and Statistics
Radiation Oncology	Dissertation

MD (Radiotherapy): Top Colleges

There are only around 100 medical colleges in India offering Doctorate of Medicine in Radiotherapy. AIIMS PG, PGIMER Chandigarh and CMC Vellore are some of the top Doctorate of Medicine in Radiotherapy colleges in India. The following tables enlists the top medical colleges in different states offering MD Radiotherapy along with their average annual fees:

Top MD Radiotherapy Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is the home to the highest number of MD Radiotherapy colleges in India. Listed below are the best MD Radiotherapy colleges in Uttar Pradesh along with their average annual fees:

Institute Name	Average Fees
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences - [SGPGIMS], Lucknow	INR 62,800
AMU - Aligarh Muslim University	NA
KGMU - King George's Medical University	INR 1,08,200
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences - [RMLIMS], Lucknow	NA
Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi	INR 61,780
Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences, Bareilly	INR 12,00,000
Sarojini Naidu Medical College - [SNMC], Agra	INR 30,000
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University - [CSJMU], Kanpur	NA
Baba Raghav Das Medical College - [BRD], Gorakhpur	INR 42,000
Banaras Hindu University - [BHU], Varanasi	INR 14,326
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU Aligarh	INR 32,445

Top MD Radiotherapy Colleges in Rajasthan

Rajasthan hosts around 12 recognized medical colleges that offer MD Radiotherapy. Check out the list of top MD Radiotherapy colleges in Rajasthan along with their fees:

Institute Name	Average Fees
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS], Jodhpur	INR 2,174
Dr SN Medical College & Hospital, Jodhpur	NA
Geetanjali University - [GU], Udaipur	INR 49,60,200
SMS Medical College - [SMSMC], Jaipur	INR 2,875
Geetanjali Medical College & Hospital - [GMC], Udaipur	INR 7,10,200
RNT Medical College, Udaipur	INR 41,000 (Total Fees)
Sardar Patel Medical College - [SPMC], Bikaner	INR 3,745
RUHS College of Medical Sciences, Jaipur	NA
Rajasthan University of Health Sciences - [RUHS], Jaipur	NA
Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Science & Technology, Jaipur	INR 29,000

Top MD Radiotherapy Colleges in Karnataka

There are only 9 recognized medical colleges in Karnataka offering MD Radiotherapy. Tabulated below are the MD Radiotherapy colleges in Karnataka along with their average fees Structure:

Institute Name	Average Fees
Kasturba Medical College - [KMC], Manipal	INR 19,28,000
Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE], Manipal	INR 19,90,000
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute - [BMCRI], Bangalore	INR 1,13,900
AJ Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mangalore	INR 11,50,025
Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore	INR 11,50,025
Father Muller Medical College - [FMMC], Mangalore	INR 11,50,025
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre - [VIMS], Bangalore	INR 5,66,000
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences - [RGUHS], Bangalore	NA
Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology - [KMIO], Bangalore	INR 1,50,000

Top MD Radiotherapy Colleges in Maharashtra

Check out the list of Doctorate of Medicine in Radiotherapy colleges in Maharashtra with their average annual fees Structure:

Institute Name	Average Fees
Tata Memorial Centre - [TMC], Mumbai	INR 1,80,000 (Total Fees)
Government Medical College - [GMC], Nagpur	INR 85,300
Homi Bhabha National Institute - [HBNI], Mumbai	INR 30,000
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences - [MUHS], Nashik	INR 66,950
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences - [MGIMS], Wardha	INR 75,200
Maharashtra Institute of Medical Education and Research - [MIMER]	INR 8,00,000
Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences University - [PIMS], Ahmednagar	INR 6,05,000
Rural Dental College, Ahmednagar	INR 25,05,500
Pravara Rural Medical College - [PRMC] Loni, Ahmednagar	INR 25,00,000

What after MD Radiotherapy?

After completing Doctorate Of Medicine (MD) in Radiotherapy, students generally have two options: either they choose to continue their studies and pursue a Phd course or find a lucrative job. Candidates can easily find good job options in the private or government sectors as there is a high demand for professionals in this field. Opting a research or MBA course will help candidates to learn advanced concepts and they can even get a hike in their salary.

Master in Business Administration (MBA)

MBA course is a Postgraduate course that deals with the study of knowledge about fundamentals of Management and several MBA specialisations like HRM, Finance, Marketing, etc.
MBA is offered for the duration of 2-years course and can be pursued in Online, Offline or Distance mode. Aspirants must complete their bachelor's with 50% marks from a recognized University to opt the course.
MBA Admissions into the best MBA colleges in India must qualify any entrance exams like CAT, XAT, GMAT, etc. and face a GD/ PI round.

Master of Chirurgiae (MCh)

Master of Chirurgiae or MCh is a 3-years Masters course and is the highest degree in the field of surgical science in the Indian Medical system.
The course focuses on practical training, surgery training, research training, clinical case presentations, etc. One must complete an MS, MD course or other PG courses from a medical college recognized by MCI.
Admissions to Master of Chirurgiae or MCh is done through merit-based and entrance based. Most of the top MCh colleges in India consider NEET-SS scores for admissions.

AIIMS MCh Admissions	JIPMER MCh Admissions	PGIMER MCh Admissions

MD Radiotherapy Jobs

Job Profiles	Job Descriptions	Average Salary
X-ray Technicians	They are also known as X- Ray technologists or Radiologic Technologists, they are responsible for visualising and Imaging the cause of disease or infection in the human body. Also they help physicians diagnose and treat illnesses or injuries.	INR 1,80,000 - 4,80,000
Radiation Oncologist/ Radiation Therapist	They are the ones who are responsible for treating and diagnosing severe diseases such as cancer with the help of radiation. They perform some other tasks like scanning, examining the cause of diseases, etc.	INR 18,67,730
Ultrasound Technician	Ultrasound Technicians are the one who are responsible for examining and analysing various soft tissue procedures like obstetric and gynecologic sonography, abdominal sonography with the help of ultrasound.	INR
MRI Technician	MRI Technicians are the ones who are responsible for operating magnetic resonance to 3d or 2d maps of various types of tissues in patients' bodies. Also they create and read MRI scans and transfer them to doctors or Radiologists	INR 4,61,399 - 5,89,581

MD Radiotherapy: FAQs

Ques. Is MD radiotherapy a good career?

Ans. Yes, MD radiotherapy is a good career in terms of career and it also offers a decent salary. Also there is a high demand for the professionals in this field as there are very few experts in this field.

Ques. Which are the best MD radiotherapy colleges in India?

Ans. Some of the best MD radiotherapy colleges in India are listed below:

AIIMS, New Delhi
Christian Medical College, Vellore
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
Madras Medical College, Chennai
Government Medical College, Nagpur

Ques. Is NEET necessary to pursue MD Radiotherapy?

Ans. No, NEET is not necessary to pursue MD Radiotherapy. There are some top ranked medical colleges in India that conduct their own entrance exams, also some colleges offer direct admission.

Ques. Which are the best MD Radiotherapy with low fees?

Ans. AIIMS New Delhi, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research - [PGIMER] Chandigarh and Jawaharlal Institute of PostGraduate Medical Education and Research - [JIPMER] Pondicherry are some of the best MD Radiotherapy colleges with average annual fees less than INR 5,000.

Ques. Is there any age limit to pursue MD Radiotherapy?

Ans. No, there is no prescribed age limit to pursue MD Radiotherapy. However, there are some colleges that offer MD Radiotherapy admissions based on work experience or internship in the same field.

Ques. What are the subjects in the MD Radiotherapy Syllabus?

Ans. Radiation Physics, Radiobiology, Clinical Oncology and Radiation Oncology are some of the major subjects in the course curriculum of the MD Radiotherapy Syllabus.

Ques. What is the salary after completing MD Radiotherapy?

Ans. The average salary one can expect to earn after completing MD Radiotherapy at the starting of their career can be anywhere between INR 3.5 - 7.2 LPA. However, it can grow upto INR 20 - 30 LPA with experience and expertise.

Ques. What are the skills required to develop a successful career after MD Radiotherapy?

Ans. Hood Decision Making ability, Leadership and Management skills, analytical ability, ability to work for long time and Time Management are some of the crucial skills required to develop a successful career after MD Radiotherapy.

Ques. What is the qualification for Radiation Therapist?

Ans. Candidates wishing to become a Radiation Therapist must have to complete their bachelor's degree in any relevant course. To pursue MD Radiotherapy one must complete an MBBS or equivalent course and require some work experience to become a professional Radiation Therapist.

Ques. What are the best books for MD Radiotherapy?

Ans. Some of the popular books one can refer which covers the complete Syllabus of MD Radiotherapy are listed below: