MD Radiodiagnosis: Course, Admission, Syllabus, Top Colleges, Fees, Scope, Salary

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MD Radiodiagnosis or Doctorate of Medicine in Radiodiagnosis is a Doctorate level course which is offered for the duration of 3-years. The course imparts knowledge about medical practices using ultrasound, resonance, radiation, as diagnostic tools. The course covers subjects like Pathology, Physiology, Anatomy, etc.

Students seeking to pursue Doctorate of Medicine in Radiodiagnosis are required to complete their MBBS or equivalent with a minimum aggregate 55% marks from a MCI recognized University. Admissions into the best MD Radiodiagnosis colleges in India are done through merit-based and based on the scores of entrance exams followed by a GD/ PI round.

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The average fees for MD Radiodiagnosis can range between INR 27,000 - 13,00,000 lakhs per year in the government colleges while it is much costlier in private colleges and range between INR 20 - 60 lakhs per year. Some of the top MD Radiodiagnosis colleges in India include Aligarh Muslim University, St John's Medical College Bangalore, Coimbatore Medical College and Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth - [DPU] Pune.

After completing MD Radiodiagnosis course, students can find highly respected and lucrative job opportunities in private as well as public sectors in Hospitals, Scientific Studies, Private Clinics, Research Centers, etc. One can develop their career as a Radiographer, Radiologist, Health Diagnostics Technologist, Radiology Technician, etc. and can earn anywhere between INR 12 - 17 LPA which increases with experience and expertise.

Table of Contents

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

MD (Radiodiagnosis): Course Highlights

Course Level	Doctorate
Full Form	Doctorate of Medicine in Radiodiagnosis
Duration	3 years
Eligibility	M.B.B.S. with 50% and relevant PG Degree from MCI recognized Institute
Age Limit	Must be older than 27 and less than 45 years
Admission Process	Merit-based or Entrance-based
Course Fee	INR 42,000 to 12.3 Lakhs per year
Average Starting Salary	INR 12 - 17 LPA
To Recruiting Areas	Hospitals, Research Centers, Scientific Studies, Private Clinics, etc.
Job Positions	Radiologist, Radiographer, Radiology Technician, Health Diagnostics Technologist, etc.

MD (Radiodiagnosis): Why Study

Pursuing MD (Radiodiagnosis) will bring several benefits after the completion and help students to develop a good career in the field as it is one of the most lucrative streams in the medical field. Some of advantages and reasons why the course is beneficial are mentioned below:

The average salary after completing MD (Radiodiagnosis) is quite high compared to various other medical streams and graduates can earn a handsome salary of around INR 12 - 17 LPA or even more.
The job security in this field is much higher than other courses as doctors will always remain in high demand as they conduct important research and read confusing scans or readings which only professionals understand.
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.

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MD (Radiodiagnosis): Admission Process

MD (Radiodiagnosis) Admissions in India are granted through merit-based and based on the scores obtained by a candidate in the entrance exam. Most of the reputed colleges in India shortlisted students according to their AIR rank in NEET, and called students for a Group discussion or Personal interview round.

For merit based admissions, aspirants need to take part in the counseling Process and students would be shortlisted based on their scores in previous examinations. Selected students may be called for documents verification and thereafter they are required to pay the amount to confirm their admissions.

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MD (Radiodiagnosis): Eligibility Criteria

Candidates wishing to pursue MD (Radiodiagnosis) should be well acquainted with the eligibility criteria for the course. The basic requirements are given below:

Must have to complete MBBS course or equivalent Bachelor's degree in the same field from a recognized University by MCI.
Must have scored a minimum aggregate of 55% marks in bachelor's degree in MBBS degree or any equivalent degree to opt MD (Radiodiagnosis).
Some of the top and reputed colleges offer entrance based admissions and students must appear in the NEET-PG exam and face the GD/ PI round.
Also some colleges ask candidates to have some work experience in the same field or have set an age limit between 27 - 45 years.

MD (Radiodiagnosis): Entrance Exams

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

MD (Radiodiagnosis): Syllabus

The Syllabus of MD (Radiodiagnosis) is divided into six semesters which covers several practical and theoretical based subjects. The course covers topics related to Respiratory System, Neuro-Radiology, General Radiology and several practical subjects including Physics, Radiology, etc. Some of the topics taught during the course curriculum of MD (Radiodiagnosis) is tabulated below:

Respiratory System	General Radiology
Mammography and Breast Intervention	Anatomy
Gastrointestinal (GIT)	Hepato - Biliary - Pancreatic System
Practical Schedule –Physics	Practical radiography
Genito - Urinary System	Musculoskeletal System
Cardiovascular Radiology	Pathology
Neuro - Radiology	Contrast Media
Radiology Emergency Medicine	Basic science related to the specialty of Radio-diagnosis
Mammography and Breast Intervention	-

MD (Radiodiagnosis): Top Colleges

The top Medical colleges in India offer several Doctorate of Medicine courses including MD (Radiodiagnosis). KMC Manipal is considered as the best MD (Radiodiagnosis) college in India. Check out the section below for the list of top MD (Radiodiagnosis) colleges in different states:

Maharashtra

There are around 36 medical colleges in Maharashtra offering MD (Radiodiagnosis). The table below lists some of the best MD (Radiodiagnosis) colleges in Maharashtra along with their average fees:

Institute Name	Average Fees
Government Medical College, Latur	INR 71,230
Grant Medical College and Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai	NA
Dr DY Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Center - [DYPMC], Pune	INR 32,20,000
Government Medical College and Hospital, Aurangabad	NA
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University - [RTMNU], Nagpur	INR 27,030
Seth GS Medical College - [GSMC], Mumbai	INR 67,230
Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College - [BJMC], Pune	NA
Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth - [DPU], Pune	INR 32,20,000
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College - [LTMMC], Mumbai	INR 98,550
Armed Forces Medical College - [AFMC], Pune	NA

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is home to some of the most reputed and prestigious and best medical colleges in India offering MD (Radiodiagnosis). Check out some of top MD (Radiodiagnosis) colleges in Uttar Pradesh given below:

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
Saraswathi Institute Of Medical Sciences - [SIMS], Hapur	NINR 25,33,600
Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi	INR 61,780
Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences, Bareilly	INR 31,04,000
Bareilly International University - [BIU], Bareilly	INR 28,37,600
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Subharti Medical College, Meerut	INR 7,20,000
Sharda University, Noida	INR 9,23,100
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences - [RMLIMS], Lucknow	NA
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU Aligarh	INR 32,445

Karnataka

Tabulated below are some colleges in Karnataka for MD (Radiodiagnosis) along with their fees structure:

Institute Name	Average Fees
Kasturba Medical College - [KMC], Manipal	INR 30,90,000
JSS Medical College and Hospital - [JSSMCH], Mysore	INR 23,12,500
Kasturba Medical College - [KMC], Mangalore	INR 30,90,000
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute - [BMCRI], Bangalore	INR 1,13,900
St John's Medical College, Bangalore	INR 9,10,450
Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore	INR 11,50,025
KS Hegde Medical Academy - [KSHEMA], Mangalore	INR 29,88,000
Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE], Manipal	INR 30,90,000
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi	INR 26,77,000
KLE University, Belgaum	INR 26,77,000

Tamil Nadu

Check out the list of top medical colleges in Tamil Nadu for MD (Radiodiagnosis) and their average annual fees:

Institute Name	Average Fees
Christian Medical College - [CMC], Vellore	INR 1,77,800
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai	INR 20,00,000
Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital - [SBMCH], Chennai	INR 60,00,000
Madras Medical College - [MMC], Chennai	INR 2,78,000 (Total)
Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai	INR 20,00,000
Coimbatore Medical College - [CMC], Coimbatore	INR 48,710
Madurai Medical College, Madurai	NA
Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center - [KIMS & RC], Chengalpattu	NA
Meenakshi Medical College and Research Institute, Maher University, Kanchipuram	INR 51,00,000
Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute - [SSSMCRI], Chengalpattu	INR 48,00,000

What after MD (Radiodiagnosis)?

The completion of MD (Radiodiagnosis) course opens a door to a wide range of lucrative job opportunities and one can find several reputable job options and develop their career as a Radiologist, Radiographer, etc. Apart from working, one can also pursue Research level or other courses to continue their studies: Some of the courses available after MD (Radiodiagnosis) are mentioned below:

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MCh admissions are granted through merit-based and based on the scores of NEET-SS or NEET-PG which may be followed by a GD/ PI round.

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To pursue MBA one must complete a bachelor's degree in any stream with 50% marks from a recognized University.
Top MBA colleges in India offer admissions based on the scores of candidates in any entrance exam CAT, XAT, GMAT, etc. followed by a GD/ PI round.

MD (Radiodiagnosis) Jobs

Job Profiles	Job Descriptions	Average Annual Salary
Radiographer	The duties of Radiographers include producing radiographs of patients with the help of X-rays and examining patient's medical conditions. Also they protect patients from harmful or unnecessary radiation exposure.	INR 3 - 29 Lakhs
Radiologists	Radiologists are responsible for conducting research, analysing and protecting patients from harmful or unnecessary radiation exposure and keeping detailed medical records. Also they Research about diagnostic imaging procedures or radiation therapy.	INR 19 - 22 Lakhs
Radiology technician	Radiology Technicians are responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of pathology of the patients in a hospital or a health clinic. They also operate tasks like scanning, recording images, and hand over the record to the doctor.	INR 17 - 21 Lakhs
Health Diagnostics Technologist	Their duties include taking X-rays, mammograms, MRIs or CT scans and preparing patients for imaging. They work in various medical fields including radiology, oncology, cardiology, and neurology.	INR 13 - 35 Lakhs

MD (Radiodiagnosis): FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between MD radiology and MD Radiodiagnosis?

Ans. There is not a big difference between MD radiology and MD Radiodiagnosis. Radiodiagnosis is a term coined by MCI (Medical Council of India) and Radiology is an International work which has the same meaning.

Ques. What is the qualification for radiologist?

Ans. To become a Radiologist, one must have to complete their bachelor's degree in Radiology such as BSc Radiology or any other course. Also one must require some work experience to become a professional Radiologist.

Ques. Can radiologist write prescriptions?

Ans. Yes, radiologists can write prescriptions to their patients. They generally perform tasks like scanning, recording images and taking X-rays and CT scans.

Ques. Does a radiologist read MRI?

Ans. Yes, Radiologist can easily read MRI scans, apart from MRI scans they can read CT scans, mammograms, and ultrasounds.

Ques. What are the best books for MD Radiodiagnosis?

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

Skeletal Radiology
Textbook of Gastrointestinal Radiology
MRI of Brain and Spine

Ques. What are the subjects taught in MD Radiodiagnosis?

Ans. Neurology, Urology, Vascular Radiology, Gastrointestinal Radiology, Emergency Radiology and Pediatric Radiology are some of the subjects taught in MD Radiodiagnosis.

Ques. What are the top companies hire MD Radiodiagnosis graduates?

Ans. Siemens Healthcare, Philips Healthcare, Shimadzu Corporation, Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation, Carestream Health, Hitachi Medical Corporation are some of the top organizations that hire graduates of MD Radiodiagnosis.

Ques. Which is the best MD Radiodiagnosis colleges with low fees?

Ans. Some of the top MD Radiodiagnosis colleges in India woth lowest fee are listed below:

Coimbatore Medical College - [CMC], Coimbatore
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU Aligarh
Government Medical College, Latur
Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences - [SGPGIMS], Lucknow

Ques. What is MSC radiology?

Ans. MSc Radiology is a 2-years postgraduate course that imparts knowledge and certain crucial skills in the field of radiology so that students can help and perform Radiodiagnosis like CT scans, MRI, X ray, etc.

Ques. Is radiologist a stressful job?

Ans. According to several researches and studies, radiologists are considered as one of the most stressful jobs as they have to deal with several unreadable scans and face several stressful situations during their work.