Radiography Bursaries 2027

Keagan HendricksWritten by Keagan HendricksStaff Writer (Unisa Alumnus)
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Radiographers diagnose medical conditions with medical imaging equipment (X-rays). 

They operate X-ray machines, prepare patients for exams, and analyze images to identify abnormalities. 

The country has a well-developed healthcare system with numerous radiography departments in hospitals, clinics, and private practices.

Career Opportunities in Radiography 

Some common career paths include:

  1. Medical Radiographer
  2. Radiation Therapist
  3. Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  4. Industrial Radiographer
  5. Radiographer
  6. Sonographer

Fields of Study

In South Africa you qualify as a radiographer with a four-year Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Health Sciences in radiography, specialising in diagnostic radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine or diagnostic ultrasound. Universities that offer these degrees include CPUT, UJ, TUT, DUT, UKZN, Wits and UFS.

The degree combines anatomy, physiology, radiation physics, radiation protection and clinical training in hospitals.

After graduating, radiographers complete a year of community service and register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), then keep up continuing professional development to stay registered.

Radiography Bursaries 

You may apply for any of the following:

Students from low-income households should also apply to NSFAS, and see our medicine bursaries, nursing bursaries and health science bursaries pages.

Update note (checked September 2026): provincial health department bursaries, which fund most students in this field, usually advertise for 2027 between October 2026 and January 2027, and NSFAS 2027 applications are open from 18 September to 31 October 2026; ISFAP publishes its own window at isfap.org.za. Company schemes set their own dates, so open each linked page for the latest confirmed closing date before you apply.

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