Medical Science has made tremendous advances in last two decades. Newer diagnostic and therapeutic modalities like ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, PET scan, etc. are developing at a rapid pace. It is possible to impart this knowledge to the medical students. However, there is acute shortage of supportive technical staff familiar with the newer techniques. X-ray technologist plays an important role in helping the radiologist to make a diagnosis by providing good quality films and helping in various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. With advances in technology and expansion in medical care, there is increasing requirement of trained radiographers and supervisors to meet the expectations. Hence more and more job opportunities shall be available to the persons trained in X-ray and imaging technology.

With improving standards of medical care and for further upgradation, there is a need for highly qualified imaging professionals in this field all over the country. Further, placements are being solicited by the multinational companies for the bright technologists and highly skilled students as application experts specializing in different fields in imaging technology. There exists a vast untapped potential in this field. Further, with many upcoming institutions for providing training for radiographers, there shall be increasing requirement for tutors. The master’s degree course- (Radiography & Medical Imaging Technology) is aimed at meeting this rising demand as well as at enhancing the quality of care.