Radiology is a medical speciality that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disease. It is an imaging science that uses x-rays, ultrasound, and other technologies to image living tissue and diagnose disease. Radiologists work in many settings including hospitals, clinics, private practices, research laboratories, schools, and universities.
In South Africa, there are currently over 1 million people employed in the field of radiology which accounts for 5% of the total workforce. The country has a high need for radiologists as it has been ranked as one of the top 3 countries with a high burden of disease. Besides this, there is a high demand for radiologists from other countries such as China and India who are looking to move overseas due to job opportunities in their home countries.
The study of radiology in South Africa offers students many career opportunities such as working at a hospital or clinic where they can learn about patient care and how best to manage patients’ health needs; working at an academic institution.
Where to study radiology in South Africa?
Wits University
University of Cape Town
