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What is Radiography?
Radiography is the art and science of using high-powered radiation to provide images of the tissues, organs, bones, and blood vessels that comprise the human body. The radiations used to access the internal structure of the human body are X-rays, gamma rays, or similar ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation. Radiography is used to diagnose patients before and after treatment.
Radiologists are physicians who are trained in the field of radiography. They possess the special ability to interprete diagnostic images, read or diagnose these images.
How Many Years Course is Radiography in Nigeria?
In every Nigerian institution that has the Department of Medical Radiography, the course is offered as a five-year standard B.Sc. Degree programme. Radiography is under the faculty of Health Sciences and Technology in most universities.
How much is a Radiographer paid in Nigeria?
In discussing radiography salary in Nigeria, we look at the federal government sector, state government sector and the private sector. On the average, radiographers earn between N100,000 and 150,000 for a start in federal settings. In state hospitals and laboratories, they earn an average of N80,000 – N120,000. Those in the private sector are paid between N70,000 and N100,000 as starting salary.
Of course, as the level and years of experience of the radiographers increase, their salaries are reviewed upwards.
Can a Radiographer be Called a Doctor?
Strictly speaking, a radiographer is not a medical doctor. The radiological education program is different at many points from the medical education programme for doctors.
Professional Sub-specialties in Medical Radiography
In standard tertiary institutions, the department covers the following professional sub-specialty areas:
- Medical Diagnostic Radiography
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Technology
- Medical Ultrasound Technology
- Medical Radiotherapy
- Nuclear Medicine Sciences and Technology
- Computerized Axial Tomography (CATSCAN)
- Medical Radiological Physics, including Radiation Protection/Radiological Health Management and Education.
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Course Content
100 Level Courses
| 1ST SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| CHM 101 | Physical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 103 | Basic Experimental Chemistry (physical and inorganic) | 2 |
| CHM 111 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| BIO 102 | Animal Forms and Functions | 3 |
| PHY 101 | Introduction to Mechanics and Properties of Matter | 3 |
| PHY 102 | Introduction to Heat, Wave Motion and Matter | 3 |
| PHY 161 | Basic Experimental Physics I | 1 |
| MTT 102 | Elements of Algebra and Set | 2 |
| GST 111 | Communication in English I | 2 |
| GST 122 | Use of Library and Study Skills | 2 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 24 |
| 2ND SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| CHM 113 | Chemical Laboratory (Organic) | 1 |
| CHM 121 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| BIO 101 | Plant Forms and Functions | 3 |
| BIO 104 | Introduction to Genetics and Heredity | 3 |
| PHY 103 | Introductory Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHY 104 | Introductory Optics and Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHY 162 | Basic Experimental Physics II | 1 |
| MTT 101 | Elements of Calculus | 2 |
| STT 101 | Elements of Statistics | 2 |
| GST 112 | Logic and Critical Thinking | 2 |
| GST 113 | Nigerian Peoples and Culture | 2 |
| GST 123 | Information and Communication Technology | 2 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 26 |
200 Level Courses
| 1ST SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| RAD 201 | Basic Physics and Electronics in Radiography | 2 |
| RAD 241 | Hospital Practice and Basic Care of Patients/Professional Ethics | 2 |
| BCH-AM 211 | Physical Principles and Chemistry of Biomolecules | 3 |
| ANA 211 | Anatomy I | 3 |
| ANA 212 | Anatomy II | 3 |
| S-PHY 201 | Physiology of Essential organs I | 3 |
| S-PHY 202 | Physiology Practical I | 2 |
| GST 211 | Communication in English II | 2 |
| GST 221 | History and Philosophy of Science | 2 |
| GST 231 | Introduction to Entrepreneurial Skills | 2 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 24 |
| 2ND SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| RAD 202 | Radiation Physics | 2 |
| RAD 232 | Introductory Radiographic Procedures | 2 |
| RAD 233 | Hospital Practice Posting | 2 |
| RAD 242 | Psychology for Radiographers | 2 |
| BCH-AM 221 | Metabolism of Biomolecules and Special Topics | 3 |
| ANA 221 | Anatomy III | 3 |
| ANA 222 | Anatomy IV | 3 |
| S-PHY 203 | Physiology of Essential Organs II | 3 |
| S-PHY 204 | Physiology Practicals II | 2 |
| GST 212 | Philosophy and Human Existence | 2 |
| GST 224 | Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 2 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 26 |
300 Level Courses
| 1ST SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| RAD 301 | Radiation Protection/Radiobiology | 3 |
| RAD 331 | Radiographic Procedures I | 3 |
| RAD 351 | Radiographic Anatomy and physiology I | 3 |
| PATH 331 | Introductory Pathology I | 3 |
| GST 331 | Introduction to Practical Entrepreneurial Skills | 2 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 14 |
| 2ND SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| RAD 312 | Radiographic Equipment Engineering I | 3 |
| RAD 322 | Radiographic Imaging I | 3 |
| RAD 332 | Radiographic Procedures II | 3 |
| RAD 333 | Clinical Posting I | 4 |
| RAD 352 | Radiographic Anatomy and physiology II | 3 |
| PATH 332 | Introductory Pathology II | 3 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 19 |
400 Level Courses
| 1ST SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| RAD 411 | Radiographic Equipment Engineering II | 2 |
| RAD 421 | Radiographic Imaging II | 2 |
| RAD 431 | Radiographic Procedures III | 3 |
| RAD 433 | Clinical Posting II | 4 |
| RAD 434 | Introductory Pharmacology | 2 |
| RAD 441 | Radiographic Health Management | 2 |
| RAD 461 | Other Imaging Modalities I | 2 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 17 |
| 2ND SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| RAD 412 | Radiographic Equipment Engineering III | 2 |
| RAD 422 | Radiographic Imaging III | 2 |
| RAD 432 | Radiographic Procedures IV | 3 |
| RAD 435 | Clinical Posting III | 4 |
| RAD 451 | Biostatistics | 2 |
| RAD 462 | Other Imaging Modalities II | 2 |
| RAD 492 | Research Methodology | 2 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 17 |
500 Level Courses
| 1ST SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| RAD 511 | Radiographic Equipment Engineering IV | 2 |
| RAD 521 | Radiographic Imaging IV | 2 |
| RAD 531 | Radiographic Procedures V | 3 |
| RAD 533 | Clinical Posting IV | 3 |
| RAD 551 | Image Critique/Pattern Recognition | 2 |
| RAD 571 | Radiotherapy/Oncology I | 2 |
| RAD 591 | Seminar | 2 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 16 |
| 2ND SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| RAD 512 | Radiographic Equipment Engineering V | 2 |
| RAD 513 | Quality Assurance | 1 |
| RAD 522 | Radiographic Imaging V | 2 |
| RAD 532 | Radiographic Procedures VI | 3 |
| RAD 535 | Clinical Posting V | 6 |
| RAD 572 | Radiotherapy/Oncology II | 2 |
| RAD 599 | Final Year Project | 4 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 20 |
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