The Medical Radiation programme produces graduates who will provide support and assistance in the area of health sciences. Students are highly encouraged to choose the medical radiation programme as a career because with the qualification in medical radiation science disciplines they will be employed in many areas. Graduates may pursue a career with either the government or private sector as
- Science officer in research centres, institution of higher education and hospitals.
- Research officer in research institution and institution of higher education.
- Technical executive (radiation/radioactive sources) or quality assurance officer or engineer at private companies or industrial areas.
- Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) in hospitals or industries.
- Medical physicist (radiotherapy, nuclear medicine or radiology) in hospital.
- Tutor or lecturer at government or private educational institutions.
- Academic staff training candidates for specialisation in the field of radiology, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy or radiation protection.