MGR Medical University M.Sc Radiology And Imaging Science Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Graduates work as senior radiographers, imaging supervisors, CT technologists, MRI technologists, and radiology quality assurance officers in government hospitals, private hospital chains, diagnostic centres, and academic institutions. Some graduates join medical equipment companies as clinical application specialists or technical support officers for imaging systems. Government posts in Tamil Nadu health services and ESIC hospitals are also open to MSc Radiology graduates through TNPSC-based or direct recruitment processes.

Ans. The programme covers conventional radiography and digital X-ray, fluoroscopy, ultrasound and Doppler imaging, CT scan physics and operation, MRI physics and clinical applications, mammography, interventional radiology, and PACS-based digital imaging. Radiation protection norms, quality assurance of imaging equipment, and radiology informatics are also included. Students complete practical training in the affiliated hospital’s radiology department, operating modern imaging equipment under the supervision of qualified radiographers and radiologists.

Ans. X-ray and CT facilities in India must be licensed under AERB, and the radiography staff working in them must hold AERB competency certificates for operating radiation-generating equipment. The MSc Radiology and Imaging Science Technology degree meets the academic qualification requirement for AERB licensing. MRI and ultrasound personnel are not typically covered under AERB but may need professional registration or certification depending on hospital policies and state health authority guidelines.

Ans. A BSc Radiology qualifies candidates for entry-level radiographer and imaging technologist roles. An MSc in the same field opens senior positions including department head, imaging supervisor, quality assurance officer, and academic faculty roles. MSc graduates are also preferred for teaching positions at paramedical colleges and can pursue PhD in Medical Imaging or Allied Health Sciences. The postgraduate degree commands a higher pay scale in both government and private sector radiology departments.

Ans. Candidates must hold a BSc degree in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology, Medical Imaging, Radiography, or a closely related allied health science discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. SC/ST/OBC candidates may qualify with 45% marks. Some institutions also consider BSc Physics graduates with relevant clinical exposure in radiology departments, subject to the affiliated institution’s specific admission criteria for that year.

Ans. Yes, an MSc in Radiology and Imaging Science Technology makes candidates eligible to pursue a PhD in Allied Health Sciences, Medical Imaging, or Biophysics at TNMGRMU or other universities recognising the degree. TNMGRMU has its own PhD programme where candidates with a relevant postgraduate degree can apply. Some graduates also pursue research fellowships at ICMR-funded centres or international collaborations in medical imaging research, particularly in artificial intelligence-assisted radiology applications.