Radiography at Tshwane University of Technology requires a National Senior Certificate with the endorsement for the qualification, together with the compulsory subjects and minimum Admission Point Score TUT publishes. TUT publishes a minimum APS of 24 for its Bachelor of Radiography in Diagnostics, with English, Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences, and Life Sciences each at level 4.
The programme runs four years at the Arcadia campus with a closing date of 15 June. TUT excludes Life Orientation from the APS calculation entirely, and excludes any subject in which you achieved an achievement level of 1.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
Applications are generally assessed on the following.
- Minimum APS of 24 for the Bachelor of Radiography in Diagnostics
- English at level 4
- Mathematics or Technical Mathematics at level 4
- Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences at level 4
- Life Sciences at level 4
- Offered at the Arcadia campus over four years, closing 15 June
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
The degree leads to registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a radiographer, and graduates can progress to MHealthSci and a PhD in Science in Radiography at TUT.
TUT states that all prospectus information is subject to change without further notice. Confirm the current figures against the TUT prospectus for your intake year.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
All four compulsory subjects must be met at level 4, which is 50 per cent or above. Mathematical Literacy is not among the accepted options, since TUT specifies Mathematics or Technical Mathematics.
Physical Sciences matters particularly for radiography, given the radiation physics, dosimetry and equipment content of the degree.
Documents and Application Requirements
Applications normally require the following.
- Proof of payment of the R240 application fee
- A certified copy of your identity document or card
- A certified copy of your National Senior Certificate, or final Grade 11 results if you are in Grade 12
- A medical or health screening report
- A police clearance certificate
Selection, Intake and Eligibility Considerations
Places are limited by clinical placement capacity rather than classroom space, which is the constraint across health sciences and the reason these programmes are consistently oversubscribed. TUT warns that a programme may close once it is full even if the deadline has not passed.
The application fee for the 2027 academic year is R240, compulsory, payable once and non-refundable. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa is required before you may practise, and only a qualification from an accredited programme leads to registration. Confirm accreditation with the council before enrolling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What APS do I need for radiography at TUT?
24 for the Bachelor of Radiography in Diagnostics, with English, Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences, and Life Sciences each at level 4.
Does TUT accept Mathematical Literacy for radiography?
No. TUT specifies Mathematics or Technical Mathematics.
Where is it taught?
At the Arcadia campus, over four years, with a closing date of 15 June.
Does it lead to registration?
Yes, with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a radiographer, where the programme is accredited.
Source: TUT 2027 First Year Course Information, checked August 2026. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa is required before you may practise, and only a qualification from an accredited programme leads to registration. Confirm accreditation with the council before enrolling. See radiography requirements. See admission requirements and browse all education requirements.