Bachelor of Radiography in Diagnostics at University of Pretoria

Programme overview

A healthcare science degree covering the professional, technical and clinical aspects of diagnostic radiography, combining academic learning with clinical rotations at provincial hospitals and private practices, meeting DHET/CHE/SAQA requirements for a 480-credit NQF Level 8 qualification.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Duration: 4 years, full-time, followed by 1 year of compulsory community service | Intake: Closing dates 30 June 2026 (South Africa and international); 60 first-year students selected annually, first-choice applicants only. | Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Diagnostic radiography, with exposure to categories such as diagnostic radiography honours, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine and diagnostic ultrasound honours; clinical tuition at Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Kalafong, Pretoria West District Hospital, Mamelodi Regional Hospital, Tshwane District Hospital, Tembisa Provincial Hospital, Edenvale Regional Hospital, Kwamhlanga District Hospital and private practices.

Career pathways

Radiographers, academics and researchers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 30. NSC/IEB: English Home/First Additional Language level 4, Mathematics level 4, Physical Sciences level 4; APS of at least 30. Life Orientation excluded from APS. 60 first-year places annually.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 82,000 a year (2026). Estimated average 2026 tuition for the 1st year of study for SA and SADC citizens (table row 'BRad (Bachelor of Radiography)'); the source states a range of R82,000 to R92,000 for 1st year, the lower figure is shown, and 2nd to later years have separate r Source

Intake: Closing dates 30 June 2026 (South Africa and international); 60 first-year students selected annuall

Duration: 4 years, full-time, followed by 1 year of compulsory community service

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