Radiotherapy

A successful Radiotherapy professional must possess a mix of technical know-how and soft skills. Precision, communication, and patient management are as important as knowledge of radiation technology.

• Technical skills – INR 4 – INR 7 LPA

• Patient care and communication – INR 3.5 – INR 6 LPA

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking – INR 4 – INR 6.5 LPA

• Computer and software proficiency – INR 4 – INR 7 LPA

• Radiation safety knowledge – INR 4 – INR 7 LPA

Professionals with a Radiotherapy course are primarily hired in the healthcare sector, especially in cancer care and diagnostic services. Hospitals, research labs, and diagnostic centers are the top recruiters offering both clinical and technical roles.

The syllabus of the Radiotherapy course is generally considered moderate in difficulty. It blends theoretical subjects like radiation physics, anatomy, and oncology with hands-on training in handling radiotherapy machines and patient care.

While the medical terminology and equipment usage can be challenging at first, students with a background in Science and a keen interest in healthcare usually adapt well with consistent study and practical exposure.

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh offers an M.Sc. in Radiotherapy. Admission to this program is based on the institute's own entrance examination, not through NEET UG. The most recent entrance exam for the M.Sc./M.Sc. MLT courses was held on December 5, 2024, for the January 2025 session. The scorecards for this exam were made available on December 16, 2024. 

With 38k rank in NEET PG and aiming for  MD in radiotherapy or psychiatry, it is a challengin one. It is a competitive course. For Radio thereapy, Last closing rank was 20000 for the state specific colleges for OBC category. For psychiatry, Last closing rank was 37k for State specific colleges for OBC category. You may try in your state government colleges from your state quota. Chances are very low.

Some of the well-known government and central institutions in India provide B.Sc. Radiotherapy courses. AIIMS (New Delhi) provides good clinical exposure and high-end learning facilities. JIPMER (Puducherry) provides a practical curriculum with research facilities. PGIMER (Chandigarh) and CMC (Vellore) emphasize theoretical and practical training.

The age limit for radiotherapy courses varies depending on the level of the programme and the institution offering it. For undergraduate courses like BSc in Radiotherapy Technology, the typical age limit ranges from 17 to 25 years, although some institutions may allow relaxation for reserved categories.

For postgraduate programs like MSc in Radiotherapy or specialised Diploma courses, there is usually no strict upper age limit, but candidates are generally expected to have completed their undergraduate education within a reasonable timeframe.

The placement scenario of a B.Sc. in Radiotherapy at Father Mullers Medical College is very positive. Around 90% of students get jobs immediately after the completion of their courses. Due to the one-year internship incorporated into the course, most of the students get employed in different hospitals. The college's robust structure and links with various hospitals improve the practical exposure for these courses. Students have reported satisfaction with the placement support provided by the college, which has thus contributed to a favourable employment outlook in this field.