How to become a radiologist without MBBS?

'I did my B.E in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering but now I want to pursue Master Degree or PG Diploma in medical imaging Technology. Please help me.

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You have to do MBBS to become a radiologist. There are two jobs starting with radio. In the medical field. Radiologist - is a specialist in viewing and interpreting x-rays, CT scans, MRI, ultrasound scans, etc. The career pathway is 12th standard (or equivalent) MBBS, Radiologist. The pay scale is about 1 lakh (starting) in India. You would rarely see a radiologist as he is busy in a dark room viewing the studies and giving reports. Radiographer - is a technician who handles the machines such and x-rays, CT scans, MRI, etc. The career pathway is 12th standard (or equivalent) B.Sc in imaging/Diploma in medical imaging technology (DMIT). It could also be done after 10th standard as a vocational course for 2 years. Pay scale is INR 10,000 starting to about INR 60,000 (seniors).

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