Radiology and radiotherapy are two distinct fields within the medical profession that deal with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using different techniques and technologies. While both fields utilize radiation, they have different objectives and applications.
Candidates can look at the table below to know the comparison between the two courses.
X-Ray Technician, Radiographer, Therapy Radiographer, etc.
Database Administrator, Games Developer, Information Systems Manager, IT Consultant, Web Designer, Systems Analyst, Applications Analyst, etc.
Average Annual Salary
INR 2 LPA - INR 7 LPA
Certificate: INR 2-3 LPA
Diploma: INR 2-6 LPA
UG: INR 3-8 LPA
PG: INR 2-10 LPA
Top Recruiters
AIIMS, Columbia Asia, Apollo Hospital, CMC, etc.
Hospitals, Physician practices, Integrative healthcare clinics, Public health clinics, College health centres, etc.
<p dir="ltr">Radiology and radiotherapy are two distinct fields within the medical profession that deal with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using different techniques and technologies. While both fields utilize radiation, they have different objectives and applications.</p><p dir="ltr">Candidates can look at the table below to know the comparison between the two courses.</p><div dir="ltr" align="left"><table><colgroup><col width="99"><col width="233"><col width="292"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th><p dir="ltr">Particulars</p></th><th><p dir="ltr">Radiology</p></th><th><p dir="ltr">Radiotherapy</p></th></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Course Level</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">UG, PG and Diploma</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">UG, PG, Diploma and Certificates</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Course Duration</p></td><td><ul><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">UG and PG - 2 years</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Diploma - 2 years</p></li></ul></td><td><ul><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Certificate: Few days to 3 months (for Online)</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Diploma: 1-2 years</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">UG: 3 years</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">PG: 3 years</p></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Course Fee</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">INR 4,800 - INR 1.4 Crore</p></td><td><ul><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Certificate: free to INR 10,000</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Diploma: INR 27,000 to 66,000</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">UG: INR 20,000 to 3,50,000</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">PG: INR 800 to 10,00,000</p></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Entrance Exams</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">CUET, NEET PG, TJEE, NEET MDS, etc.</p></td><td><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/paramedical/aiims-paramedical-exam">AIIMS Paramedical Entrance Exam</a>,<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/college/national-institute-of-pharmaceutical-education-and-research-s-a-s-nagar/niper-jee-exam"> NIPER JEE</a>, etc.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Popular Colleges</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Christian Medical College, JIPMER Puducherry, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, etc.</p></td><td><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.shiksha.com/college/postgraduate-institute-of-medical-education-and-research-chandigarh-1494">PGIMER</a>, Christian Medical College, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences,<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/university/banaras-hindu-university-varanasi-23336"> Banaras Hindu University</a>, etc.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Job Profiles</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">X-Ray Technician, Radiographer, Therapy Radiographer, etc.</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Database Administrator, Games Developer, Information Systems Manager, IT Consultant, Web Designer, Systems Analyst, Applications Analyst, etc.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Average Annual Salary</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">INR 2 LPA - INR 7 LPA</p></td><td><ul><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Certificate: INR 2-3 LPA</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Diploma: INR 2-6 LPA</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">UG: INR 3-8 LPA</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">PG: INR 2-10 LPA</p></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Top Recruiters</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">AIIMS, Columbia Asia, Apollo Hospital, CMC, etc.</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Hospitals, Physician practices, Integrative healthcare clinics, Public health clinics, College health centres, etc.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
This website uses Cookies and related technologies for the site to function correctly and securely, improve & personalise your browsing experience, analyse traffic, and support our marketing efforts and serve the Core Purpose. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.