M.Sc. in
Medical Radio Imaging is a 2- year postgraduate course that studies the
application of technology for viewing, analyzing, and interpreting such a
non-uniformly composed object as the human body. The earliest discovery among
imaging technologies was the X-ray, which was discovered by Roentgen in 1895.
In the past 30 years, growth in this field has accelerated with the
introduction of Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and cross-sectional
imaging.
The course curriculum covers subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, Radiation
Physics, Imaging Physics and Radiographic Positioning, Pharmacology,
Microbiology, Medicine, Orthopedics, ENT, special radiographic procedures, new
imaging modalities and recent advancements.
The program
imparts advanced learning to eligible students in radiographic techniques of
X-ray, MRI and ultrasonography, involving papers on the principles of
Radiographic Exposure, Nuclear Medicine Imaging Techniques, Biostatistics and
Radiation Evaluation, and Protection in Diagnostic Radiology.
Successful
postgraduates of the course are hired in hospitals, clinics, corporate houses,
software development, and research.
M.Sc.
in Medical Imaging Technology: What is it About?
Radiographers
are healthcare professional who apply imaging techniques and equipment to scan
the interiors of the human anatomy and diagnose ailments and diseases.
Radiographers
are also known as Radiologic Technologists, Medical Radiation Technologists, and
Diagnostic Radiographers.
The primary
duties of a Radiographer include communicating with the consulting doctor,
carrying out radiography tests recommended by the Radiologist, 1communicating
with, and guiding the patient (before, during and after scan), operating
diagnostic equipment, taking care of pre, intra and post scan procedures
(safety and medical procedures), analyzing scan results (depending upon
qualification) and treating patients using radiotherapy (depending upon
qualification).
Generally, a
Radiographer or Radiologic Technologist works under the guidance/supervision of
a qualified Radiologist. Under certain circumstances, depending upon their
qualification, they also perform radiotherapy to cure patients.
Medical Radio
Imaging finds application in X-ray, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI,
Angiography and PET technologies to diagnose diseases. Medical imaging is a
powerful tool for diagnoses and treatment of diseases.
Medical Radio
Imaging is a diagnosis process where imaging techniques are used to scan the
internal organs and parts of human anatomy with minimal or no invasion.
The course aims to train eligible candidates in use of such scanning techniques
as X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, Computed Tomography Scan (CT Scan), Magnetic Resonance
Imaging, Ultrasound, Angiography, and Mammography etc.
Eligibility
for M.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology
The
minimum criteria of eligibility needed to be met for admission to the course
are listed here.
* 10+2 qualification with Physics, Chemistry,
Math and Biology with a minimum aggregate score of 40% to 60%.
* B.Sc. in
Medical Radiography & Imaging Technology, or B.Sc. in Applied Sciences.
M.Sc. in
Medical Imaging Technology: Admission Process
Admission to
the course is based on the candidate’s score at the levels of both 10+2 and
graduation.
A few
institutes in India also conduct a relevant entrance test for assessing and
admitting eligible candidates.
M.Sc.
in Medical Imaging Technology: Career Prospects
Successful
postgraduates of the course are lucratively hired in a wide range of related
areas such as hospitals/clinics, corporate houses, software development teams
(for medical imaging systems), teaching and research. There is a constant
concern regarding excessive exposure to radiation, but it is closely monitored
and checked from time-to-time.
Such
postgraduates are hired in capacities such as X-Ray Technicians, Scientific
Assistants, Clinic Assistants, etc.
Some of the
popular avenues open to such postgraduates are listed below with the
corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.