Radiography at the University of Johannesburg requires a National Senior Certificate with bachelor degree endorsement, together with the APS and subject requirements UJ publishes for the programme. UJ states its requirements precisely on each programme page, including which subjects are not accepted.
UJ health sciences programmes are taught at the Doornfontein campus and include substantial supervised clinical practice in hospital imaging departments. Places are constrained by clinical placement capacity.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
Applications are generally assessed on the following.
- A bachelor pass, since it is a degree
- Mathematics at the level required, with Mathematical Literacy not accepted
- Physical Sciences at the level required
- Life Sciences at the level required
- The institution points score for the programme
- Health screening and a police clearance certificate
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
The degree leads to registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa in the radiography category matching your stream, and community service applies after qualifying.
UJ programme requirements are published per programme and revised between intake years. Confirm the current APS and subject levels on the UJ programme page for your intake.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Life Sciences are required. UJ commonly states explicitly that Mathematical Literacy, Technical Mathematics and Technical Science are not accepted for its health sciences programmes.
Physical Sciences is essential for radiography specifically, given the radiation physics, dosimetry and equipment calibration content.
Documents and Application Requirements
Applications normally require the following.
- A certified copy of your identity document
- Your National Senior Certificate or latest statement of results
- Proof of the application fee, where one is charged
- Your final matric results, used to confirm any conditional offer
- A medical or health screening report and a police clearance certificate, required before clinical placement
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.
Applications for the 2027 intake open on 1 April 2026 and close on 31 October 2026 for most UJ programmes. 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
Does UJ accept Mathematical Literacy for radiography?
UJ commonly states explicitly that Mathematical Literacy, Technical Mathematics and Technical Science are not accepted for health sciences programmes.
Where is radiography taught at UJ?
At the Doornfontein campus, where UJ health sciences programmes are based.
When do UJ applications close?
For the 2027 intake, applications open on 1 April 2026 and close on 31 October 2026 for most programmes.
Is community service required?
Community service applies to most health science professions after qualifying. Confirm the current position with the HPCSA.
Source: University of Johannesburg official programme pages, checked August 2026. Confirm the current APS and subject requirements on the UJ programme page. 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.