What is Radiology?
Radiology is the medical discipline that uses medical imaging to diagnose diseases and guide their treatment, within the bodies of humans and other animals.
How Many Years To Study Radiology In South Africa
If you are studying for a Bachelor’s Degree, it will take a minimum of four years to complete. However, if you are doing a Diploma,
it will take a minimum of three years to complete.
How much is a radiologist paid in South Africa?
The average radiologist’s gross salary in South Africa is R2,689,934 or an equivalent hourly rate of R1,293. In addition, they earn an average bonus of R249,626.
Salary estimates are based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in South Africa.
How many radiologists are in South Africa?
2002 (n (%)) | 2019 (n (%)) | |
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Radiographers | 2,540 (82) | 7,242 (83) |
Radiologists | 506 (16) | 1,007 (12) |
Sonographers | 49 (2) | 504 (6) |
Total | 3,095 | 8,753 |
Where can I study radiology in South Africa?
The University of Pretoria offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Radiography in three professional fields,
namely Diagnostics, Radiation Therapy, and Nuclear Medicine.
How much is it to study Radiography in South Africa?
A bachelor’s degree in radiography costs about R226327-R651 787,55 or more per year and typically takes two to four years to complete.