Use medical imaging such as PET scans, MRI’s, and x-rays to identify problems such as fractures, tumors, or diseases. Radiology technicians and technologists often work in hospitals or diagnostic imaging centers. Careers in radiology require education in related medical fields.

Before people apply to medical school, they typically engage in the undergraduate pursuits that are most likely to prepare them for the intensity of those programs. Pre-med coursework can put students on the path to further study and, ultimately, to careers in the medical field.