Bachelor of Health Sciences in Radiography
NQF Level: 8
Location: Ritson Campus (Block H Ground Floor)
Description of the Programme
The Department of Radiography offers three disciplines (for 2025 intake) specific degrees namely:
1) Bachelor of Health Sciences in Diagnostic Radiography
2) Bachelor of Health Sciences in Diagnostic Sonography and
3) Bachelor of Health Sciences in Radiotherapy.
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Diagnostic Radiography Qualification
Code: BHDRD1
SAQA ID: 94832
Radiography is the creation of radiographs; photographs made by exposing a photographic film or other image receptors to X-
rays. Since X-rays penetrate solid objects, but are slightly attenuated by them, the picture resulting from the exposure reveals
the internal structure of the object. A radiographer should be able to apply scientific knowledge and technologies, applicable to
the clinical presentation, for the production of optimum image quality in a chosen elective; be able to plan, develop and apply
total quality management with consideration for equipment, human resources, quality assurance and health care needs; be able
to manage a radiographic service; be able to apply research skills and principles, and be able to apply advanced ethical principles
to daily practice.
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Diagnostic Sonography Qualification
Code: BHDSN1
SAQA ID: 94679
Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves and a computer to create images of blood vessels, tissues, and organs. A
sonographer is qualified to perform abdominal and transvaginal ultrasound to determine the size, shape and dimensions of pelvic
organs, ovarian follicle production, and the existence of tumours, enlargements or inflammations. Doppler and 3-D ultrasound
help identify pathologies such as gallstones, kidney stones, cancers, hematomas and tumours. An ultrasound radiographer must
operate various types of diagnostic ultrasound equipment and care for patients competently. He or she does not make a diagnosis,
as this falls within the scope of a qualified doctor such as a radiologist, obstetrician, surgeon or physician. The ultrasound
radiographer reports his or her findings.
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Radiotherapy Qualification
Code: BHRDT1
SAQA ID: 94800
Treatment of various cancers and abnormal growths using ionizing radiations such as x-rays, electrons, neutrons, etc. Ionizing
radiation kills cancer cells and cells from the abnormal growths. Radiotherapy radiographers (known as radiation therapists)
operate high technology machines to deliver doses of radiation to the area of treatment in order to cure cancer (radical
treatment), alleviate symptoms of cancer (palliative treatment), and to treat an unaffected area in order to prevent spread of
cancer to that area (prophylactic treatment). They are responsible for planning the cancer treatment planning, delivery of
radiation treatment to the patient as well as care of the patient before, during and after treatment with radiation.
Section A
Basic Requirements for Training
1. Age: minimum age: 18 years as at end of December 2025
2. Physical Fitness: Radiography involves physical work; therefore, all students must be physically fit and strong.
An applicant with SEVERE disability and/or blood-related illness may not be accepted for training. All students will have
compulsory medicals during their first week as registered students, as part of the requirements for registration as trainee
radiation workers.
Explanation of Points scale:
SENIOR CERTIFICATE (SC)
SYMBOL HIGHER GRADE STANDARD GRADE
A 8 6
B 7 5
C 6 4
D 5 3
E 4 2
F 3 1
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC)
% LEVEL POINTS
90-100 7 8
80-89% 7 7
70-79% 6 6
60-69% 5 5
50-59% 4 4
40-49% 3 3
30-39% 2 2
20-29% 1 1
MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A person will only be considered for registration for an instructional programme approved by the Institution’s Senate if the person
complies with:
(a) The minimum admission requirements stated in DUT general handbook (refer to DUT website for general handbook).
(b) Institutional faculty, departmental and/or instructional programme specific rules; and
MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS IN TERMS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION
QUALIFICATIONS SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF)
G7 rule: For Bachelor’s Degree:
“a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi),
with a minimum achievement rating of 3 for English and a minimum achievement rating of 4 in four NSC 20-credit subjects
chosen from the NSC designated subject list”
Entry Requirements (BHS in Radiography)
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) SENIOR CERTIFICATE (SC) NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
(01 JANUARY 2009) with 28 points or (PRE 2009) (VOCATIONAL) NCV
more
NSC DEGREE ENTRY SC With Matric Exemption or NCV
Equivalent
Compulsory Subjects NSC Rating Code Compulsory Subjects HG SG Compulsory Subjects Mark
English 4 English D C English 70%
Mathematics 4 Mathematics D B Mathematics 70%
Physical Science 4 Physical Science D B Physical Science 70%
Life Science 4 Biology D B Life Science OR 70%
In addition: ONE recognized 4 Biology 70%
NSC 20 credit subjects as per G7
rule (see page 5-6)
Additional Entry Requirements:
Applicants may be required to write an entrance test, visit clinical training centres and spend at least 8 hours in the discipline specific department
(Proof of letter from the Head of Department is required) and attend interviews prior to final acceptance into the radiography programme.
Please Note: Applicants will only be considered for interview if they have placed this programme as:
1st choice – Radiotherapy and Oncology
1st choice – Sonography
1st, 2nd & 3rd choice – Diagnostic Radiography
Selection of Students:
All applicants must apply through the Central Application Office (CAO)
The initial selection is based on the applicant’s academic performance in Grade 11 and/or Grade 12 June results, with a minimum of 30 points. All the
applicants that have successfully completed the above stages will be invited to sit for a placement testing.
Based on the placement test results successful candidate may be invited to the interview process
Candidate that are successful in the interview process may be provisionally accepted into the programme pending their final Senior Certificate (SC) or
National Senior Certificate (NSC) results.
In the event that final Grade 12 SC/NSC results do not meet the minimum entrance requirements, this provisional acceptance will be withdrawn.
NB: Compliance with the minimum entry requirements in the above table does not guarantee acceptance for training.
Final acceptance into the programme is done by the Radiography Department after the interviews and the applicant will be notified.
OR
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS BASED UPON WORK EXPERIENCE, AGE AND MATURITY
For admission to entry-level degree studies:
A person may, subject to such requirements as the Senate may determine, be admitted if such a person is in possession of a National
Senior Certificate, Senior Certificate, or an equivalent certificate, but lacks the minimum requirements for admission to the
degree provided that:
(a)The person shall have reached the age of 23 in the first year of registration and shall have at least: three years’ appropriate work
experience; and/or capacity for the proposed instructional programme, which shall be assessed by a Senate-approved admission
assessment comprising of a DUT Standardised Assessment Test for Access and Placement (SATAP), Academic Literacies (AL) & English
for Academic Purposes (EAP) (2,5 hours) and/or an appropriate subject or programme specific written assessment designed and marked
by the relevant Department; and the person has obtained
(b) A conditional certificate of exemption from the Matriculation Board (when in possession of the Senior Certificate (SC); OR has
met
(c) The requirements for Senate discretionary admission (when in possession of the NSC or equivalent), where Senate is satisfied the
applicant has shown sufficient academic ability to ensure success, and that the person’s standard of communication skills, and/or work
experience are such that the person, in the opinion of the Senate, should be able to complete the proposed instructional programme
successfully.
(d) The person’s application for admission in terms of with work experience, age and maturity is approved prior to registration.
Applicants intending to gain admission through work experience, age and maturity must submit their
applications at least four months before the commencement of the academic year inclusive of the date of
scheduling writing a requisite eligibility assessment.
Compulsory Registration
A student radiographer must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) throughout their
training in the programme. This is a legal requirement.
Expenses
The selected student will be responsible for Payment and/or purchase of:
1. His/her annual Durban University of Technology subject and registration fees.
2. All prescribed/compulsory textbooks.
3. Levies for laboratory usage/breakages at Durban University of Technology, and
4. Accommodation.
5. Additional radiography insurance coverage for radiographers (optional);
6. Uniforms and white lab coats.
7. Transport to/from clinical training centres. Note: students may be rotated for their work-integrated learning
(WIL) through ANY of the accredited clinical training venues in and around the Durban AND
Pietermaritzburg areas on KwaZulu-Natal.
8. Writing materials, including stationery.
9. HPCSA fees
10. Hepatitis Vaccinations
11. Basic Life Support Courses
12. Radiation monitoring devices
13. Anatomical markers
Recreation
The academic workload for each level of study determines the opportunities for recreation. However, recreation facilities at
Durban University of Technology are made available to all registered students.
Employment Opportunities
Compulsory One year of Community Service is compulsory for all graduates.
NB: Any clinical centre does not guarantee Employment at the end of the student is training. It is the responsibility of the student
to seek employment after qualifying. The availability of posts is largely dependent on the economy of the country, and the employment
situation at the clinical training centres.
Career Opportunities
Work may be sought in provincial and private institutions, in South Africa, as well as in most countries abroad.
Radiographers may also open their own practices in accordance with the requirements of the Health Professions Council
of South Africa (HPCSA).
Service Conditions
The Province/private practices and/or Durban University of Technology reserves the right to terminate and/or deregister
the student from the academic/clinical programme if his/her clinical, professional and/or academic progress, respectively,
are deemed unsatisfactory. The student disciplinary rules, according to the radiography handbook and WIL CODE of
Conduct will be applied in these instances.
Important points to note
i) A pregnant radiographer is restricted in her field of work, as a registered radiation worker may not perform some
radiographic examinations during her pregnancy. The student may be required to de-register during her pregnancy. Any
student who is pregnant at the commencement of her studies or becomes pregnant during her training must disclose her
pregnancy to the head of department immediately as exposure to radiation may harm the unborn baby. This is a
Department of Health: Directorate Radiation control requirement.
ii) As a member of the health care team, there will always be the risk of exposure to infectious diseases, e.g. Hepatitis
B, Tuberculosis, and HIV/Aids. All registered students are given Hepatitis vaccines during their training.
iii) As a trainee radiation worker, you are required to wear a radiation dose monitoring device (film badge) at all times
when you are at the training facility.
Section B
Professional Organisations
Membership is not compulsory, but student radiographers may join voluntarily as they are also members of the radiography
profession, e.g. Society of Radiographers of South Africa.
Curriculum and Tuition Fees
To assist you with your planning, the 2024 fees have been indicated below. An increase for next year, to accommodate the
inflation rate, can be expected.
Please Note: DUT cannot be held liable for the fees in this brochure, as the 2025 fees are not yet final.
BHS in (BHS in Diagnostic Radiography) Curriculum
First Year Curriculum
Name of Module Module Code HEQSF Level SAQA Credits 2024 Fees
Semester One
Anatomy I ANTM101 5 12 R5590.00
Physiology IA PYSA101 5 12 R4660.00
Cornerstone CSTN101 5 12 R3740.00
Chemistry CSTY101 5 8 R2490.00
Diagnostic Practice & Procedures IA DPPA101 6 8 R3740.00
Select One Module (FGE) from the List Below:
IsiZulu for Health Care Professionals I IZHP101 5 12 R5300.00
Issues of Gender & Society within Health Care IGSH101 R5590.00
TOTAL R31 110.00
Semester Two
Physiology IB PYSB101 5 12 R4660.00
Professional Practice & Management I PPRM101 6 12 R2490.00
Diagnostic Imaging Sciences I DGIS101 5 8 R3110.00
Diagnostic Practice & Procedures IB DPPB101 6 12 R3740.00
Physics PHIS101 5 8 R2490.00
Clinical Diagnostic Practice & Procedure I DPPC101 6 8 R3740.00
Select One Module (IGE) from the List Below:
ICT Literacy Skills ICTL101 R2330.00
Cultural Diversity CLDV101 R2330.00
TOTAL CREDITS 132
TOTAL R24 890.00
Second Year Curriculum
Semester Three
Anatomy II ANTM201 5 12 R5590.00
General Pathology GNLP101 6 8 R2490.00
Professional Practice & Management II PPRM201 6 8 R2490.00
Diagnostic Practice & Procedures IIA DPPA201 6 16 R8690.00
Select One Module (IGE) from the List Below:
HIV & Communicable Diseases in KZN HCDK101 6 8 R2490.00
The Global Environment GENV101 R2240.00
Environmental Awareness for Health Care Professionals EVAH101 6 12 R5590.00
IsiZulu for Health Care Professionals II IZHP201 7 12 R4800.00
TOTAL R34 380.00
Semester Four
Diagnostic Imaging Sciences II DGIS201 6 16 R6210.00
Diagnostic Practice & Procedures IIB DPPB201 6 16 R8690.00
Health Sciences Research I HSRS101 6 12 R3730.00
Clinical Diagnostic Practice & Procedure II DPPC201 6 16 R8690.00
TOTAL CREDITS 136
TOTAL R27 320.00
Third Year Curriculum
Semester Five
Management for Health Professionals MNHP101 6 8 R2490.00
Diagnostic Imaging Sciences III DGIS301 7 16 R6210.00
Diagnostic Practice & Procedures IIIA DPPA301 7 16 R7460.00
Select One Module (IGE) from the List Below:
HIV & Communicable Diseases in KZN HCDK101 6 8 R2490.00
The Entrepreneurial Edge TENE101 R2380.00
TOTAL R21 030.00
Semester Six
Diagnostic Practice & Procedures IIIB DPPB301 7 16 R7460.00
Health Sciences Research II HSRS201 7 12 R4660.00
Leadership & Supervisory Development LDSD101 7 12 R4970.00
Ethics & Medical Law ETML101 7 12 R5600.00
Select One Module (FGE) from the List Below:
Educational Techniques I EDUT101 7 12 R5590.00
IsiZulu for Health Care Professionals II IZHP301 R4800.00
Clinical Diagnostic Practice & Procedure III DPPC301 6 16 R7460.00
TOTAL CREDITS 128
TOTAL R40 540.00
Fourth Year Curriculum
Semester Seven
Professional Practice & Management III PPRM302 8 12 R3740.00
Diagnostic Imaging Sciences IV DGIS401 8 16 R6210.00
Diagnostic Practice & Procedures IVA DPPA401 8 16 R6210.00
Health Sciences Research III HSRS301 8 28 R5310.00
TOTAL R21 470.00
Semester Eight
Diagnostic Practice & Procedures IVB DPPB401 8 16 R6210.00
Small Business Management SBSM101 6 8 R2490.00
Clinical Mentoring & Assessment CLMA101 8 12 R4660.00
Clinical Diagnostic Practice & Procedures IV DPPC401 6 20 R6210.00
TOTAL CREDITS 128
TOTAL R19 570.00
BHS in (BHS in Radiotherapy) Curriculum
First Year Curriculum
Name of Module Module Code HEQSF Level SAQA Credits 2025 Fees
Semester One
Anatomy I ANTM101 5 12 R5590.00
Physiology IA PYSA101 5 12 R4660.00
Cornerstone CSTN101 5 12 R3740.00
Chemistry CSTY101 5 8 R2490.00
Radiotherapy Practice & Procedures IA RPPA101 6 8 R3580.00
Select One Module (FGE) from the List Below:
IsiZulu for Health Care Professionals I IZHP101 5 12 R5300.00
Issues of Gender & Society within Health Care IGSH101 R5590.00
TOTAL R30 950.00
Semester Two
Physiology IB PYSB101 5 12 R4660.00
Professional Practice & Management I PPRM101 6 12 R2490.00
Radiation Treatment Sciences I RTSC101 5 8 R2970.00
Radiotherapy Practice & Procedures IB RPPB101 6 12 R3580.00
Physics PHIS101 5 8 R2490.00
Clinical Radiotherapy Practice & Procedure I RPPC101 6 8 R3580.00
Select One Module (IGE) from the List Below:
ICT Literacy Skills ICTL101 R2330.00
Cultural Diversity CLDV101 R2330.00
TOTAL CREDITS 132
TOTAL R24 430.00
Second Year Curriculum
Semester Three
Anatomy II ANTM201 5 12 R5590.00
General Pathology GNLP101 6 8 R2490.00
Professional Practice & Management II PPRM201 6 8 R2490.00
Radiotherapy Practice & Procedures IIA RPPA201 6 16 R8320.00
Select One Module (IGE) from the List Below:
HIV & Communicable Diseases in KZN HCDK101 6 8 R2490.00
TOTAL R21 380.00
Semester Four
Radiation Treatment Sciences II RTSC201 6 16 R5940.00
Radiotherapy Practice & Procedures IIB RPPB201 6 16 R8320.00
Health Sciences Research I HSRS101 6 12 R3730.00
Clinical Radiotherapy Practice & Procedure II RPPC201 6 16 R8320.00
Select One Module (FGE) from the List Below:
Environmental Awareness for Health Care Professionals EVAH101 6 12 R5590.00
IsiZulu for Health Care Professionals II IZHP201 R4800.00
TOTAL CREDITS 124
TOTAL R36 700.00
Third Year Curriculum
Semester Five
Management for Health Professionals MNHP101 6 8 R2490.00
Radiation Treatment Sciences III RTSC301 7 16 R5940.00
Radiotherapy Practice & Procedures IIIA RPPA301 7 16 R7140.00
Select One Module (IGE) from the List Below:
Equality & Diversity EQDV101 7 8 R2330.00
The Entrepreneurial Edge TENE101 R2380.00
TOTAL R20 280.00
Semester Six
Radiotherapy Practice & Procedures IIIB RPPB301 7 16 R7140.00
Health Sciences Research II HSRS201 7 12 R4660.00
Ethics & Medical Law ETML101 7 12 R5600.00
Select One Module (FGE) from the List Below:
Educational Techniques I EDUT101 7 12 R5590.00
IsiZulu for Health Care Professionals III IZHP301 R4800.00
Clinical Radiotherapy Practice & Procedure III RPPC301 6 16 R7140.00
TOTAL CREDITS 112
TOTAL R34 930.00
Fourth Year Curriculum
Semester Seven
Professional Practice & Management III PPRM302 8 12 R3740.00
Radiation Treatment Sciences IV RTSC401 8 16 R5940.00
Radiotherapy Practice & Procedures IVA RPPA401 8 16 R5940.00
TOTAL R15 620.00
Semester Eight
Radiotherapy Practice & Procedures IVB RPPB401 8 16 R5940.00
Small Business Management SBSM101 6 8 R2490.00
Clinical Mentoring & Assessment CLMA101 8 12 R4660.00
Health Sciences Research III HSRS301 8 28 R5310.00
Clinical Radiotherapy Practice & Procedures IV UPPC401 6 20 R5940.00
TOTAL CREDITS 128
TOTAL R24 340.00
BHS in (BHS in Diagnostic Sonography) Curriculum
First Year Curriculum
Name of Module Module Code HEQSF Level SAQA Credits 2025 Fees
Semester One
Anatomy I ANTM101 5 12 R5590.00
Physiology IA PYSA101 5 12 R4660.00
Cornerstone CSTN101 5 12 R3740.00
Chemistry CSTY101 5 8 R2490.00
Ultrasound Practice & Procedures IA UPPA101 6 8 R3740.00
Select One Module (FGE) from the List Below:
IsiZulu for Health Care Professionals I IZHP101 5 12 R5300.00
Issues of Gender & Society within Health Care IGSH101 R5590.00
TOTAL R31 110.00
Semester Two
Physiology IB PYSB101 5 12 R4660.00
Professional Practice & Management I PPRM101 6 12 R2490.00
Ultrasound Imaging Sciences I UIMS101 5 8 R3110.00
Ultrasound Practice & Procedures IB UPPB101 6 12 R3740.00
Physics PHIS101 5 8 R2490.00
Clinical Ultrasound Practice & Procedure I UPPC101 6 8 R3740.00
Select One Module (IGE) from the List Below:
ICT Literacy Skills ICTL101 R2330.00
Cultural Diversity CLDV101 R2330.00
TOTAL CREDITS 132
TOTAL R24 890.00
Second Year Curriculum
Semester Three
Anatomy II ANTM201 5 12 R5590.00
General Pathology GNLP101 6 8 R2490.00
Professional Practice & Management II PPRM201 6 8 R2490.00
Ultrasound Practice & Procedures IIA UPPA201 6 16 R8690.00
Select One Module (IGE) from the List Below:
HIV & Communicable Diseases in KZN HCDK101 6 8 R2490.00
Select One Module (FGE) from the List Below:
Environmental Awareness for Health Care EVAH101 6 12 R5590.00
Professionals
IsiZulu for Health Care Professionals II IZHP201 R4800.00
TOTAL R32 140.00
Semester Four
Ultrasound Imaging Sciences II UIMS201 6 16 R6210.00
Ultrasound Practice & Procedures IIB UPPB201 6 16 R8690.00
Health Sciences Research I HSRS101 6 12 R3730.00
Clinical Ultrasound Practice & Procedure II UPPC201 6 16 R8690.00
TOTAL CREDITS 124
TOTAL R27 320.00
Third Year Curriculum
Semester Five
Management for Health Professionals MNHP101 6 8 R2490.00
Ultrasound Imaging Sciences III UIMS301 7 16 R6210.00
Ultrasound Practice & Procedures IIIA UPPA301 7 16 R7460.00
Leadership & Supervisory Development LDSD101 7 12 R4970.00
TOTAL R21 130.00
Semester Six
Ultrasound Practice & Procedures IIIB UPPB301 7 16 R7460.00
Health Sciences Research II HSRS201 7 12 R4460.00
Ethics & Medical Law ETML101 7 12 R5600.00
Select One Module (FGE) from the List Below:
Educational Techniques EDUT101 7 12 R5590.00
IsiZulu for Health Care Professionals II IZHP301 R4800.00
Select One Module (IGE) from the List Below:
Equity & Diversity EQDV101 7 8 R2330.00
The Entrepreneurial Edge TENE101 R2380.00
Clinical Ultrasound Practice & Procedure III UPPC301 6 16 R7460.00
TOTAL CREDITS 128
TOTAL R40 080.00
Fourth Year Curriculum
Semester Seven
Professional Practice & Management III PPRM302 8 12 R3740.00
Ultrasound Imaging Sciences IV UIMS401 8 16 R6210.00
Ultrasound Practice & Procedures IVA UPPA401 8 16 R6210.00
Health Sciences Research III HSRS301 8 28 R5310.00
TOTAL R21 470.00
Semester Eight
Ultrasound Practice & Procedures IVB UPPB401 8 16 R6210.00
Small Business Management SBSM101 6 8 R2490.00
Clinical Mentoring & Assessment CLMA101 8 12 R4660.00
Clinical Ultrasound Practice & Procedures IV UPPC401 6 20 R6210.00
TOTAL CREDITS 128
TOTAL R19 570.00
Application
Applicants who wish to enrol for the programme must apply through the CAO system by no later than 30 September of the
previous year.
For CAO Online Application visit: [Link]
CAO Contact Details
Private Bag X06
Dalbridge
4014
Tel: (031) 2684444
Fax: (031) 2684422
CAO Codes: Diagnostic Radiography: D U D R A D
Diagnostic Sonography: DUDRAS
Radiotherapy: DUDRTO
Closing Date for Applications: 30 September 2024
For Further Information:
Contact the Department of Radiography
Durban University of Technology
P O Box 1334
Durban
4000
Tel: 031 373 3763/2450
Fax to email: 086 550 8774
E-mail: zamangunig@[Link]
Financial Aid:
For Financial Aid application for a DUT programme please apply online at [Link] or call the NSFAS call
centre on 0860 067 327.
For an explanation on how to fill out the application form, please go to
[Link] or contact the call centre on the number above.
Please note that completing a form does not guarantee Financial Aid. For further assistance, please consult the
Department of Financial Aid and Scholarships on (031)3732931/2557/2054.
This leaflet is for information purposes only and is not binding on the Durban University of Technology