Course guide · All Nigerian institutions
10 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Radiography & Radiation Science. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.
Radiography and Radiation Science is a four to five year undergraduate programme that trains students in the use of ionising and non-ionising radiation for medical diagnosis and treatment. Students study human anatomy, physiology, radiation physics, radiographic techniques, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and radiation protection. Practical clinical training in hospital settings forms a core component of the curriculum, ensuring graduates are competent and workplace-ready upon completion.
Graduates are licensed through the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria, which regulates professional practice nationwide. Career opportunities include working as diagnostic radiographers in public and private hospitals, sonographers in imaging centres, radiation therapists in oncology units, and medical imaging consultants. The growing healthcare sector across Nigeria continues to create strong demand for qualified radiography professionals.