Program overview
Radiology is a branch of clinical medicine that focuses on using X-rays, gamma rays, and radioactive isotopes to diagnose and treat diseases. Simply put, it's about learning how to take images and perform radiation therapy. Core courses include radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, and medical imaging diagnostics. You'll learn precise planning for tumor radiotherapy, image-guided techniques, and radionuclide therapy (such as iodine-131 treatment for thyroid cancer). This major is ideal for students interested in both physics and medicine, requiring attention to detail and logical thinking. Chinese universities have unique strengths in this field—for example, Soochow University and Jilin University have affiliated cancer hospitals and advanced radiotherapy equipment (such as proton and heavy ion therapy), offering ample clinical practice opportunities.