Which course is better among Radiology and Opthalmology?
Radiology courses involve using imaging techniques to diagnose and treat internal medical conditions, whereas ophthalmology is a medical speciality focused on diagnosis, treatment and surgery of eye diseases and disorders.
Candidates can check table below to see comparison between two courses.
Particulars | Radiology Course Details | Opthalmology Course Details |
|---|---|---|
Radiology Course Level | UG, PG and Doctorate | UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate |
Radiology Course Duration | UG and PG - 2 years Diploma - 2 years | 2-3 years |
Radiology Course Fee | INR 4,800 - INR 1.4 Crore | INR 47,500 - INR 5 Lakh |
Radiology Course Admission Criteria | UG - Entrance-Based/Merit-Based PG - Merit-Based | UG: Merit-Based PG: Entrance-Based |
Radiology Course Eligibility Criteria | UG - Class 12 in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology PG - BSc Radiology or any other UG courses | Class 12 in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects. |
Radiology Course Entrance Exams | UG - CUET PG - NEET PG | NEET PG |
Popular Colleges for Radiology Courses | Christian Medical College, JIPMER Puducherry, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, etc. | Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Christian Medical College & Hospital, S.M.S. Medical College, NIMS College of Paramedical Technology, etc. |
Radiology Job Profiles | X-Ray Technicians, Radiographers, Therapy Radiographers, etc. | Ophthalmic Technicians/Technologists, Optometrists, Ophthalmic Assistants, Vision Care Technicians, Contact Lens Specialists, etc. |
Radiology Average Salary | INR 2 LPA - INR 7 LPA | INR 2.2 LPA - INR 5 LPA |
Radiology Top Recruiters | AIIMS, Columbia Asia, Apollo Hospital, CMC, etc. | Apollo Hospital, Eyecare Hospital, Vogue Eyewear, Visionworks, etc. |
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