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Doctor of Radiography at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

Doctor of Radiography (DRRAD1): a full research qualification of 360 credits at HEQSF level 10, aligned to Rules G25 and G26 of the DUT General Handbook, offered by the Department of Radiography. The programme consists of a single thesis module.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: distance  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Full research option: one 360-credit thesis module (DRRAD1) examined by at least three examiners, two local and one external.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to DUT Rule G25(1), candidates must hold a Master's degree in Radiography (NQF level 9) or an M Tech in Radiography with conferment of status (Rule G10A). Admission via Recognition of Prior Learning is possible under Rule G7(8) and/or G10B. All applicants submit a concept paper outlining the research topic, purpose, proposed methodology and a concise literature review; once the Department Research Committee approves the topic the student may register and a supervisor is appointed.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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