Universities Offering Radiography in Nigeria 2024

Medical Radiography is a lucrative course to study in Nigeria. This course is under the College of Medicine in Nigerian universities.

The duration of Radiological Science in Nigeria is five (5) years.

It is a good choice for students who want to have a career in the medical world.

You can only study Radiography at the university in Nigeria. Colleges of Health Technology in Nigeria offer Image Processing. Polytechnics do not offer Radiological Sciences.

In this post, I will give you the list of Federal, State and Private Universities in Nigeria that offer Medical Radiography in Nigeria.

Universities Offering Radiography in Nigeria

There are twenty-seven (27) universities offering medical radiography in Nigeria.

The following is the list of universities offering Radiography and Radiological Science in Nigeria;

  1. University of Calabar (UNICAL)
  2. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
  3. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
  4. Bayero University Kano (BUK)
  5. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
  6. Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto
  7. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
  8. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU Zaria)
  9. University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)
  10. University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
  11. David Nweze Umahi University of Medical Sciences
  12. Baze University, Abuja
  13. Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
  14. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
  15. Benue State University
  16. Coal City University
  17. Federal University of Lafia (FULafia)
  18. Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE)
  19. Kaduna State University
  20. Lead City University
  21. NOK University Kachia
  22. Pamo University Of Medical Sciences
  23. Osun State University
  24. Ajayi Crowther University
  25. Bingham University
  26. Evangel University
  27. Ondo State University of Medical Sciences (OSUMS)

No Polytechnic in Nigeria offers Medical radiography currently.

Admission Requirements

Here is the requirement to gain admission for Radiography in Nigerian universities;

UTME

Five O’level credit passes at not more than two sittings in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English Language and Mathematics in Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent, plus an appropriate pass in the JAMB and any other examination that may be conducted by the University.

Direct Entry

Direct entry will join the program in the second year.

  • Candidates for direct entry must possess at least two G.C.E. “A” Level passes in Physics, Chemistry, or Biology, Plus 5 credits at O’level as defined in the UTME admission above.
  • Other Qualifications: B.Sc. or M.Sc. Degree in relevant fields in addition to an acceptable pass in any other examination that may be conducted by the University.

Radiography Course Duration

The duration of Radiography in Nigerian Universities is five (5) years. Graduates of this course would proceed to a one (1) internship program and then the NYSC program.

Job Opportunities

There are job opportunities for graduates of Medical Radiography in Teaching Hospitals, General Hospitals, Specialist Hospitals, Health Clinics, Private establishments, and self-employed establishments in related industries in Nigeria and abroad.

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74 thoughts on “Universities Offering Radiography in Nigeria 2024”

  1. Can I use RRBN(RADIOGRAPHERS REGISTRATION BOARD OF NIGERIA) CERTIFICATE to do direct entry for radiography at FUOYE. I studied an X-ray Technician at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital for 3yrs

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    • Yes, there are several Nigerian universities that offer postgraduate (PGD) programs in radiography. Here are a few examples:

      1. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN): The Department of Medical Radiography and Radiological Sciences at UNN offers a PGD program in Radiological Sciences. The program is designed to provide graduates of Medical Radiography and other suitably qualified candidates with the opportunity to undertake advanced and specialized professional studies in medical radiography, radiological sciences and related areas.

      2. Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK): The Department of Radiography/Radiological Sciences at UNIZIK offers a PGD program in Radiography. The program is designed to provide graduates of Radiography/Radiological Sciences or a minimum of lower Credit in the Higher National Diploma (HND) from a recognized Institution with the opportunity to undertake advanced and specialized professional studies in medical radiography, radiological sciences and related areas.

      3. University of Ibadan (UI): The Department of Radiology at UI offers a PGD program in Radiology. The program is designed to provide graduates of Medicine and Surgery with the opportunity to undertake advanced and specialized professional studies in radiology.

      4. University of Lagos (UNILAG): The Department of Radiology at UNILAG offers a PGD program in Radiology. The program is designed to provide graduates of Medicine and Surgery with the opportunity to undertake advanced and specialized professional studies in radiology.

      5. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU): The Department of Radiology at ABU offers a PGD program in Radiology. The program is designed to provide graduates of Medicine and Surgery with the opportunity to undertake advanced and specialized professional studies in radiology.

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      • The postgraduate program in radiography in UI is it only for medicine and surgery graduates?

        As a graduate of physiology can I apply?

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        • No, Mr Olamide

          You cannot apply to the postgraduate program in Radiography as a Physiology graduate.

          Let me know if you have further questions.

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          • It’s Miss.

            So the only way for me is to first of all get a degree in radiography?

            Or can I apply for a masters in radiography in other schools?

          • No, Miss Olamide

            You cannot apply to Radiography because your first degree is in Radiography.

            You’d need MBBS or BSc in Radiography to be eligible for the postgraduate study.

    • Radiography and radiology are not the same, and they have different cutoff marks.

      Radiography is a profession that uses ionizing radiation to create images of the human body. Radiographers are trained to take X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans. They work in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.

      Radiology is a medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using ionizing radiation. Radiologists interpret X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, and other medical images to diagnose diseases and injuries. They also use radiation therapy to treat cancer.

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        • Titayo,

          You cannot study Radiology at the undergraduate level.

          But, you can apply to any of the universities listed in this post.

          Let me know if you have further questions.

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    • Happiness,

      Your JAMB score is quite low for Radiography.

      It depend on if you can reach the cut off mark with your Post UTME.

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    • Kima,

      It involves you to register at the JAMB CBT centre.

      Then, notify your former school to forward your transcript.

      Let me know if you have any further questions.

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  2. Can a Medical imaging processing technician/medical x-ray technician graduate be given admission to study Radiography to start at 200level.

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  3. How many years can you study radiography in unn? Please what is the difference between radiography and radiological science and just radiography,or are they the same thing?

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    • Radiology and radiography are two different things but they are almost the same.The difference is that radiographers are not regarded as medical doctors rather a radiologic technologist.In unn, radiographers almost study the same thing that radiologists do.I even sense that in the nearest future they might begin to write MBBS and then become medical doctors.However for now, you can study medical radiography,then after graduation, you can do masters in radiology, and still become a radiologist if you wish to

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