Program Overview

Master of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

The Master of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences is a postgraduate program offered by the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (Radiography) in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

General

• Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
• Department: Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (Radiography)
• Programme Level: Postgraduate
• Programme Name: Master of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
• Programme Code: M9MI1Q
• Medium of Facilitation: Part-time, Full-time
• NQF Level: 9
• NQF Credits: 180
• Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
• Application End Date: 31 October 2025
• Campus: Doornfontein
• Duration of Study: Full-time 1 year, Part-time 2 years

Purpose

The purpose of the Master of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences is to enable successful learners to make a contribution to a chosen field of radiography through independent research, using advanced problem-solving skills and critical, reflective thinking. The learner will report the findings in a manner that meets the accepted criteria and ethical principles of the profession.

Admission Requirements

• The minimum requirement is a Radiography-related qualification at NQF level 8 or equivalent.
• Applications from persons with an equivalent qualification will be considered by a constituted status committee in line with the University's and faculty's regulations.

Selection Process

The selection of Master's students will be done in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Higher Degrees Committee of the University of Johannesburg as stipulated for postgraduate programmes. Selection includes an approval of the student's research concept by the Department Research Committee, which will grant the student permission to register and then develop a research proposal.

Programme Fees

Programme fees are not specified in the provided context, but it is implied that detailed information on fees would be available through the university's official channels.

UJ Faculties

The University of Johannesburg comprises several faculties, including:

• College of Business and Economics (CBE)
• Faculty of Art, Design And Architecture
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Science
• Johannesburg Business School

Each faculty offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs tailored to meet the needs of students and the industry.