B.Sc (Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology) is a 4 years including 1 year internship, which deals with process and technique used to create image of the human body parts to examine their functioning. Medical radiology and Imaging technology is the profession concerned with the direct administration of radiation (mainly x rays) for disease diagnosis and injury assessment and treatment.
| Course Name | B Sc MRIT |
| Full Form | Bachelor of Science in Cardio Vascular Technology |
| Under Graduate – Degree | |
| Duration | 4 Years – including 1 year internship |
| Eligibility | 10+2 or any equivalent qualification with Physics, Chemistry and biology or Mathematics as compulsory subjects, Lateral entry into 2nd year for Diploma students if they have similar subjects |
| National level Exam | No National Level Exam |
| Governing Body | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and respective State Para medical council |
Details :
- B Sc MRIT stands for Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology. It is a 4 Years Undergraduate degree (including 1 year internship) after 10+2 and other equivalent qualification with Biology, Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects.
The course deals with the study of techniques and process related to radiation primarily x-rays in disease diagnosis and treatment.
It is the best practical way to diagnose, monitor treatment and detect progression or relapse of many important and common diseases in a minimally invasive and anatomically precise manner.
- As the technology has advanced now a days we have a wide array of imaging methods such as ultra sound, radionuclide and magnetic resonance which uses conventional and digital X-rays.
X-ray – Penetrate through the body to examine and view internal structures Fluoroscopy uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the internal parts of the body.
CT (Computed Tomography) provides cross-sectional views / images of the body using computer with the help of X-Rays.
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) – images of the different tissue types within the body using strong magnet and RF waves
Ultrasound – uses high frequency sound waves to produce images of the structure within the body. It is well known for its use in obstetrics and gynecology. Also used to check circulation and examine the heart
Angiography – radiological study which is used to investigate blood vessels.
Mammography-Imaging of the soft tissue breast
DEXA—Bone Densitometry.
Duration :
- B Sc MRIT is a 4 years course out of which 3 years is the academic study and 1 year internship.
- Each academic year consists of 2 semesters i.e.., total 6+2 semesters.
- 1 Year internship includes
| Postings | Duration |
| Conventional radiography | 2 months |
| Radiographic special procedures including diagnostic and Therapeutic Interventional Procedures | 2 months |
| CR, DR and PACS | 2 month |
| Nuclear Medicine | 1 month |
| Ultrasonography | 1 month |
| Doppler Imaging | 1 month |
| Computed Tomography | 2 months |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging | 2 months |
Eligibility :
- Age Limit : The minimum age to pursue B Sc Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology is 17 years. Student has to be 17 years old, or should be attending 17 years by December 31st during the year of admission.
- Qualification : Must have complete 10+2 or equivalent qualification with Physics, Chemistry, Biology subjects and must obtain combined minimum 50% in these subjects. (40% for SC/ST).
- Diploma in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology are also eligible for B Sc MRIT.
Entrance Exam :
- National Level Exam : There is no particular national level exam for admissions into B Sc MRIT.
Scope :
The demand for qualified radio-imaging technologist is on the rise and such jobs come with wellpaid salary packages. The job profile may vary according to the modality and scope of practice.
Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
The graduates of the program are prepared to apply for the Level I Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) as per AERB (Atomic Energy Regulatory Board) norms.
Diagnostic Radiographer
- The graduates can work as Diagnostic Radiographers who employ a range of different imaging techniques and sophisticated equipment to produce high quality images of an injury or disease.
- Diagnostic Radiographers/technologists possess, utilize and maintain knowledge of radiation protection and safety.
- Radiographers have an extremely thorough understanding of the structure of the body, how the body can be affected by injury, and causes and effects of disease when taking X Ray images.
Medical Radiology & Imaging Technologist gets opportunities to work at various health care institutes under designations as:
- Radiographer
- Radiological Technologist
- X-ray Technologist
- CT scan Technologist
- MRI Technologist
- Mammography Technologist
- Cathlab Technologist
- Ultrasonography Technologis
- Applications Specialist
- Radiological Safety Officer
- Interventional Technologist
- Quality control Technologist
- PACS manager
- Sales and marketing of radiology industry
- Diagnostic Manager, etc.
- Other Administrative posts in Medical Imaging department & hospital.
- Teaching & research faculty in Medical colleges
- Research Scientists in Medical imaging industry
Subjects :
First Semester:
- Introduction to Healthcare Delivery System in India
- Basic computers and information Science
- Communication and soft skills
- Medical Terminology and record keeping (including anatomical terms)
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Introduction to Quality and patient safety
- Professionalism and values
- Research Methodology and Biostatistics
- Principals of Management
- Community orientation and clinical visit
Second Semester:
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Basics Physics including Radiological Physics
- Conventional Radiography and equipment
- Radiographic and Image processing Techniques
- English & Communication skills
- Directed Clinical Education – part I
Third Semester:
- Human Anatomy and Physiology including Pathology Part-2
- Clinical Radiography- Positioning Part 1
- Modern Radiological &Imaging Equipment including Physics
- Contrast & Special Radiography procedures
- Directed Clinical Education – part II
Fourth Semester:
- Physics of Newer Imaging Modalities
- Clinical Radiography Positioning Part 2
- Newer Modalities Imaging Techniques including patient care
- Quality Control in Radiology and Radiation Safety
- Directed Clinical Education – part III
Fifth Semester:
- Cross sectional anatomy and Physiology
- Physics of Advanced Imaging Technology
- Radiographic Techniques of Advanced Imaging Technology
- Regulatory Requirements in Diagnostic Radiology & Imaging, Act and rules, regulations for JCI, NABH, NABHR
- Directed Clinical Education – part IV
Sixth Semester:
- Quality Assurance & Radiation Safety (AERB Guidelines) in Diagnostic Radiology Part 2
- Research methodology
- Hospital Practice & Care of Patients
- Seminars, Journal club & Group Discussions
- Directed Clinical Education – part V
Seventh & Eighth Semester:
- Internship
Further Studies :
- Post Graduation courses after B Sc Cardio Vascular Technology are
- M Sc Medical Radiography and Imaging Technology (2 Years)