How Do I Become A Radiographer In Uganda
Radiographers, also called radiologic technologists, are healthcare professionals who operate special scanning machines that make images for medical purposes. They use equipment like X-ray machines, CT scanners, and advanced technologies such as digital fluoroscopy.
How Do I Become A Radiographer In Uganda?
Requirements
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent with at least 5 passes
- Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent with at least 2 principal passes.
- An Honors degree from an accredited degree-awarding institution
- Candidates who have a Pass degree should have at least a Postgraduate Diploma with at least a credit from an accredited degree-awarding institution.
Additionally, for international applicants:
- Applicants whose first language or medium of instruction is not English must provide evidence from a recognized English language training institution that they have sufficient command of the English language.
- Applicants should have their documents verified by NCHE.
- Applicants should have their degree certificate and transcript translated and converted into an equivalent of Ugandan Universities’ CGPA
For applicants to clinical programmes;
- Have documentary evidence of Internship Training indicating disciplines and dates.
- Be registered or eligible for registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
- A current certificate of good standing with the Medical Practitioners’ Council of the country of origin.
How much does a radiographer earn in Uganda?
An early career Radiographer with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of USh 24,000,002 based on 96 salaries. A mid-career Radiographer with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of USh 19,200,001 based on 32 salaries.