BACHELOR OF RADIO IMAGING TECHNIQUE (BRIT)

• To provide the medical profession and community with trained and qualified technologist
• To provide comprehensive training in the clinical setting that encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
• To demonstrate quality patient care skills including professionalism and ethical behaviours as specified in the code of ethics

The future graduates of this course shall be able to:  

• Undertake Mammography, CT scan and MRI procedures independently
• Assist in specialised radiological procedures and conduct image processing
• Handle all radiological and imaging equipment independently
• Ensure radiation protection and quality assurance and undertake care and maintenance of all radiological and imaging equipment
• Evaluate images for technical quality  

• He/she has passed the Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination recognized by any Indian University or a duly constituted Board with pass marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology OR Diploma in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology after completing 12th class/ 10 +2 of CBSE or equivalent with minimum aggregate of 50% marks in physics chemistry and biology provided the candidate has passed in each subject separately.
• Candidates who have studied abroad and have passed the equivalent qualification as determined by the Association of Indian Universities will form the guideline to determine the eligibility and must have passed in the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English up to 12th Standard level.
• Candidates who have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination of National Open School with a minimum of 5 subjects with any of the following group subjects. a. English, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology b. English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and any other language.
• He/she has attained the age of 17 years as on - (current year) & maximum age limit is 30 years.
• He/she has to furnish at the time of submission of application form, a certificate of Physical fitness from a registered medical practitioner and two references from persons other than relatives testifying to satisfactory general character.
• Admission to B.Sc. Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology course shall be made on the basis of eligibility and an entrance test to be conducted for the purpose. No candidate will be admitted on any ground unless he/she has appeared in the admission test and interview.
  • Entrance test, to be conducted by the university as per the syllabus under 10 +2 scheme of CBSE, subject-wise distribution of questions will be as 30% in Physics, 30% in biology, 30% in Chemistry, 5% in English (Language & Comprehension) and 5% in General Awareness about health related methods.
  • Successful candidates on the basis of written Test will be called for the interview & shall have faced an interview board. The interview board will include the Head of the Department of medical imaging (Chairman of the Board) along with the Principal / chief faculty as well as Chief of MRIT apart from other nominees, whose recommendations shall be final for the selection of the students.
  • During subsequent counseling (s) the seat will be allotted as per the merit of the candidate depending on the availability of seats on that particular day.
  • Candidate who fails to attend the Medical Examination on the notified date(s) will forfeit the claim for admission and placement in the waiting list except permitted by the competent authority under special circumstances.
  • The name of the student(s) who remain(s) absent from classes for more than 15 days at a stretch after joining the said course will be struck off from the college rolls without giving any notice. Provision of Lateral Entry: Lateral entry to second year for allied and healthcare science courses for candidates who have passed diploma program from the Government Boards and recognized by State/Central University, fulfilling the conditions specified and these students are eligible to take admission on lateral entry system only if the same subject have been studied at diploma level. There may be need of deliberation on the inclusion of a few bridging courses are advisable for those having less qualified subjects.

3 years + 1 year of internship

Radiologists are among the most important professionals in the medical field, and their services are in high demand for disease diagnosis. Radiologists are essential in all medical centres since it is one of the few medical diagnostic procedures that allows doctors to detect diseases inside the human body.

 Following are some of the job profiles in Radiology that one can apply for:

• Radiology Technician / MRI Technician
• Radiologist / Radiology Assistant
• Radiology Technologist / Radiographer
• Radiology Nurse
• Ultrasound Technician / Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• CT Tech / CAT scan Technologist / CT Scan Technologist

SEMESTER 1

Anatomy
Fundamental Anatomy ▪ histology ▪ Embryology ▪ General histology ▪ Study of the Basic Tissues of the Body ▪ Microscope, Cell, Epithelium, Musculo-Skeletal anatomy ▪ Upper extremity- all joint of upper limb and other related topics

Physiology
General Physiology ▪ Nerve Muscle Physiology ▪ Cell: Morphology ▪ Organelles: structure and functions ▪ Transport mechanisms across the cell membrane ▪ Nerve muscle physiology ▪ Cardio vascular system and other related topics

Cardiovascular system
Introduction: Physiological anatomy and nerve supply of the heart and blood vessels ▪ Organization of CVS ▪ Cardiac muscles: Structure ▪ Ionic basis of action potential and Pacemaker potential and similar topics

Physiology of Respiratory System
Introduction: Physiological Anatomy – Pleura, trachea-bronchial tree, alveolus, respiratory membrane and their nerve supply ▪ Functions of Respiratory System and Respiratory muscles and related concepts

Fundamentals of Medical Imaging-I
Introduction of X-ray ▪ Fundamentals of X-ray production ▪ X-ray Spectrum, X-ray tube, X-ray generator ▪  Collimation & Filtration and related concepts

Computed Tomography (CT SCAN)
Introduction of CT ▪ Principles of CT (X-Ray projection, attenuation and acquisition of transmission profiles) ▪ Units of CT ▪ Computed Tomography Principles of Operation of System Components ▪ The CT imaging system ▪ Historical and current acquisition configurations ▪ Gantry and table, Axial CT scan, Helical CT scan

USG
Physical principles of diagnostic ultrasound ▪ Piezoelectric effect ▪ Ultrasonic Properties of biological, tissue ▪ Sound speed, acoustic impedance and attenuation coefficient, Scattering and other allied topics 

Basic Radiation Physics
Matter & Energy ▪ Radiation & Spectra ▪ X-Rays, Introduction and historical events about X-Rays ▪ Properties of X-Rays, Production of X-Rays and other related topics

Foundation English
Objective: To comprehend and communicate in simple English so as to understand distinct sounds and improve pronunciation ▪ Improve daily usage vocabulary

Fundamentals of Computer-I
Software Applications ▪ Understand File Management ▪ Accomplish creating basic documents ▪ Worksheets, Presentations with their properties and experience working with email and recognize email etiquette

SEMESTER II

Anatomy
Study of the Head and Neck ▪ Central Nervous System ▪ Peripheral Nervous System, Cranial nerves etc.

Physiology
Physiology of Digestive System and Renal System ▪ Physiology of Endocrine System and Reproductive System, Endocrine System ▪ Physiology of Nervous System

Fundamentals of Medical Imaging-II
X-Ray, Radiographic film, Latent image ▪ Intensifying screens, Grids, Digital Receptors ,Digital imaging systems ▪ Computed Radiography, Digital Radiography ▪ Artefacts of Digital Image ▪ CT Imaging System, Image reconstruction and processing

Basic Radiation Physics
Objective: To study basic physics involved in the field of various types of radiation

Atom & Nuclei
Objective: Basic definitions, Atomic structure, Theory of quantum (Heisenberg, Schrödinger, Dirac, Pauli)   

Electricity & Magnetism
Electricity, Charge, Charging by induction, Properties of charge ▪ Electric field, Electric Flux ▪ Properties of Electric Line of Field ▪ Gauss Law, Dipole, Physical significance of Dipole, Dielectric and other related concepts

Radioactivity
Introduction and definition of radioactivity ▪ Units, Modes of decay, Radiation dose, absorbed dose ▪ Exposure and Exposure rate, Equivalent dose, Effective dose ▪ Stochastic and Deterministic Effect ▪ Radio Sensitivity, various types of generator

FOUNDATION ENGLISH-II
Objective: To comprehend and communicate in simple English so as to realise the significance of English for career progression, improve pronunciation and vocabulary

Fundamentals of Computer-II
Objective: To give the basic knowledge of Computer hardware, Internet and application software with DOS keys to the students

Network: Introduction, Types of Network, Advantages, Web Terminology.
Internet: History of Internet ▪ Hardware & Software requirements ▪ IP Address, Public & Private IP ▪ Domain Names, ISPs. 50 ▪ Email: Definition, Advantage of email, how to create email

Hospital Management System
Introduction ▪ Need of HMS, Uses of HMS ▪ Stand Alone Computers ▪ Centralized Systems, Distributed Database System, Main Modules of HMS

SEMESTER III

Advanced Radiographic Technique-I
Studying the various imaging modalities in terms of principle ▪ Working and Protocols for Imaging Techniques like Ultra Sound, Principles of Ultra Sound, Types of Ultra Sound ▪ Description of Equipment, CT scan, Basic principles of CT, and similar concepts

Radiation Physics and Radiation Protection
Objective: To study the Atomic structure interaction of radiation with matter attenuation and study the radiation quantities and units, biological effects of radiation, Biological effects of non-ionizing radiation and Radiation detection and measurements

Radiology & Imaging Technology
Study and planning of radiotherapy for those who are suffering and how to improve their quality of life, as well as study the various radiotherapy equipment

Special Radiographic Technique and Procedures-I
Study the various techniques of radiography, various procedures which are performed in the department of radiology and what precautions and safety measures should be taken during these activities.

Medical Biochemistry
Specimen collection ▪ Introduction to laboratory apparatus ▪ Maintenance of lab glassware and apparatus ▪ Glass and plastic ware in Laboratory ▪ Use of glass: Significance of boro silicate glass ware and cleaning of glassware ▪ Different cleaning solutions of glassware and cleaning of plastic ware, different cleaning solution

Pathology-I
General pathology adaptations ▪ Cell injury and repair: hyperplasia, atrophy, metaplasia, necrosis and apoptosis - Differences between apoptosis and necrosis ▪ Acute and chronic inflammation, Tissue repair, regeneration and hemodynamic disorders ▪ Diseases of immune system, Neoplasia etc.   

SEMESTER IV
Advanced Radiographic Techniques-II
Objective: To study the various imaging modalities in terms of principle, working and protocols for imaging techniques
Dual Energy CT Scan ▪ Basic Computed Tomographic Pathologies ▪ Genitourinary Tract, Computed Tomography Angiography and other related concepts 

Radiation Physics and Radiation Protection-II
Objective: To study the Atomic structure interaction of radiation with matter attenuation and study the radiation quantities and units
Biological effects of radiation ▪ Biological effects of non-ionizing radiation ▪ Radiation detection and measurements

Equipment of radiotherapy-II
Objective: Identify and explain the physical processes & equipment involved in the production, detection and measurement of X-rays at both kilovoltage and megavoltage energies 

Special Radiographic and Procedures-II
To study the various techniques of radiography, various procedures which are performed in the department of radiology and what precautions and safety measures should be taken during these activities.
1. Radiography of body parts and their positioning
2. Guideline for design and location of X-ray equipments
3. Dark room designing

Medical Biochemistry-II
Objective: To enable the students to understand the structure, function and Inter-relationship of biomolecules and consequences of deviation from normal

Pathology-II
Endocrine System, Systemic path emphasis, Blood vessels, Hypertension – diagnostic criterion, types and causes, varicose veins, The Heart: Heart failure, Myocardial infarction, etc.  

SEMESTER V
Radiotherapy Planning and quality control-I
Definition of treatment planning ▪ Role of special contrast medium base radiotherapy etc.

Advanced Radiographic Imaging Technology-I
 MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): Indication, Contraindication, and patient preparation & Positioning 

Physics of Advanced Imaging Technology-I
Objective: To understand the basic physics of advance imaging techniques principle and theory behind Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and  Ultrasonography

Quality Control in Diagnostic Radiology
Objective: To improve the quality of imaging thereby increasing the diagnostic value; to reduce the radiation exposure
Reduction of film wastage and repeat examination ▪ to maintain the various diagnostic and imaging units at their optimal performance ▪ Care and maintenance of diagnostic equipment: General principles and preventive maintenance for routine - daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually

SEMESTER VI
Physics of Advanced Imaging Technology-II
Objective: To understand the basic physics of advance imaging techniques and the principle and theory behind these technologies

Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Gradient echo sequence ▪ Turbo gradient echo pulse sequence ▪ Inversion recovery sequence ▪ STIR sequence ▪ SPIR sequence ▪ FLAIR sequence ▪ Echo planar imaging ▪ Advanced pulse sequences

Ultrasonography
Real-time Ultrasound: Line density and frame rate ▪ Real-time ultrasound transducers: mechanical and electronic arrays ▪ Ultrasound Artefacts, Ultrasound recording devices and distance, area & volume measurements ▪ Doppler Ultrasound- patient preparation for Doppler, Doppler artefacts, vascular sonography

Radiation Safety in Diagnostic Radiology
Radiation quantities and units ▪ biological effects of radiation ▪ radiation detection and measurements: ionization of gases- Fluorescence and Phosphorescence ▪ Effects on photographic emulsion ▪ Scan Average Dose (MSAD) ▪ Dose Length Product (DLP), Dose profile, Effective dose, Radiation hazard evaluation and control: Philosophy of radiation protection and effects of time etc.  

Advanced Radiographic Imaging Technology-II
Objective: To understand the principle, working and study the various protocols under which various types of scan are done.
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): Hepatobiliary system, Thorax, Shoulder & knee joint, Mammography, Radiological requirements for mammography

Radiotherapy planning & Quality Control-II
Computerized treatment planning system, choice of dose, time and fraction ▪ Safety of critical organs in planning methods ▪ Role of treatment shell immobilization device and laser in patient set up and positioning, Acceptance tests on therapy simulator telescope megavoltage X-ray and electron beam mechanics, Contribution of technologist in radiation calibration of quality control assurance in execution of radiation treatment.