How Do I Become A Radiographer In Uganda

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

  1. Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent with at least 5 passes
  2. Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent with at least 2 principal passes.
  3. An Honors degree from an accredited degree-awarding institution
  4. 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:

  1. 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.
  2. Applicants should have their documents verified by NCHE.
  3. Applicants should have their degree certificate and transcript translated and converted into an equivalent of Ugandan Universities’ CGPA

For applicants to clinical programmes;

  1. Have documentary evidence of Internship Training indicating disciplines and dates.
  2. Be registered or eligible for registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
  3. 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.