Can a computer science student become a radiologist?

Absolutely. I was a CS major and went on to become a radiologist. In fact, for many years, I was a research radiologist in Imaging Informatics so not only can a CS become a radiologist but there are great opportunities to do so. You will have to take the pre-med classes, MCATs and get in to medical school.

Can a computer science major become a doctor?

Absolutely. Medical schools (and law schools) tend to like people with engineering/comp-sci backgrounds as these fields are challenging and students are generally accustomed to hard work.

What is the best major for radiology?

Students who are interested in becoming a radiologist should begin their education by majoring in a subject such as chemistry. Different medical schools have different requirements for admission, but most students will need chemistry (including organic chemistry), physics, biology, and English at a minimum.

What do you need to be good at to be a radiologist?

Radiologists must have an M.D. degree. Medical school will take four years. The first two years will be in the classroom, learning pathology, pathophysiology, anatomy, pharmacology, embryology, human behavior, and biochemistry. In anatomy class, students will be working hands-on with human cadavers.

Can CS majors go to med school?

The computer science major provides an excellent background for medical studies, and the flexibility provided by its many open electives and broadening electives allows students to prepare for medical school while earning a degree in computer science with a normal load in four years.

Can you work at a hospital with a computer science degree?

Most hospitals will assign computer scientists to programming projects that create better back end systems for data management, better patient-facing electronic medical record access points, and better software for diagnosing and treating patients who come to the hospital.

Is radiologic technology a major?

At all levels, radiology or radiologic technology degrees will have a major, concentration, or specialization. The most common major is in radiologic technology/radiography, but you will also see programs that allow students to major in ultrasound, nuclear medicine technology, and MRI, among others.