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Radiography

University of Peradeniya

State UniversityUG DegreeCourse Code053Proposed Intake68
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Entry requirements

From the UGC Student Handbook 2025/2026

Radiography (Course Code - 053)

Proposed Intake: 68

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission

At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

In addition to that, at least an Ordinary Pass (S) in English at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination.

The University of Peradeniya offers a 120 credit curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science in Radiography.

Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grade along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Radiography.

Degree content

67 modules, as listed in the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Student Handbook 2022/2023

Year 1 · Semester 110 modules

  • AH 1101Information Technology
  • RA 1101Human Physiology
  • AH 1102Human Physiology
  • AH 1103Basic Human Anatomy
  • RA 1103General Physics
  • AH 1104Introduction to Psychology
  • RA 1104Mathematics - I
  • AH 1105Basic Biochemistry
  • RA 1105Introduction to Electronics and Instrumentation
  • AH 1106Basic Biochemistry

Year 1 · Semester 29 modules

  • AH 1201General Pathology
  • RA 1201Atomic and Radiation Physics
  • AH 1202Human Physiology II
  • RA 1202Radiobiology and Radiation Protection
  • AH 1203Basic Statistics
  • RA 1203Applied Anatomy
  • RA 1204Medical Imaging Equipment
  • RA 1205Plain Radiography
  • RA 1206Medical Image Processing

Year 2 · Semester 19 modules

  • RA 2101Programming Techniques
  • RD 2101Mammography - I
  • RA 2102Fluoroscopy
  • RD 2102Plain Radiography - II
  • RA 2103Computed Tomography
  • RA 2104Mathematics - II
  • RA 2106Care of Patient - I
  • RA 2107Common Systemic Diseases
  • RA 2108Pharmacology for Medical Imaging

Year 2 · Semester 27 modules

  • RA 2201Ethics in Medical Radiation Sciences
  • RD 2201Fluoroscopy - II
  • RA 2202Medical Image Processing - II
  • RD 2202Plain Radiography - III
  • RD 2203Computed Tomography
  • RA 2204Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • RA 2205Modern Physics

Year 3 · Semester 18 modules

  • AH 3101Statistics
  • RA 3101Nuclear Imaging
  • RD 3102Dental Radiography
  • RD 3103Plain Radiography
  • RD 3104Applied Anatomy - II
  • RD 3108Computed Tomography - III
  • RD 3109Theatre Radiography - I
  • RD 3110Fluoroscopy - III

Year 3 · Semester 210 modules

  • RD 3201All the courses are listed above are compulsory for BScHons Radiography degree except RA4103 and RA4104
  • RA 3202Physics of Ultrasound Imaging
  • RD 3202Imaging in Common Systemic Diseases I
  • RA 3203Research Methodology
  • RD 3205Mammography
  • RD 3207Theatre Radiography - II
  • RD 3208Nuclear Imaging - II
  • RD 3209Care of Patient - II
  • RD 3210Radiation Protection in Radiography
  • RD 3211Applied Anatomy - III

Year 4 · Semester 19 modules

  • RD 4101Maintenance of Medical Imaging Equipment
  • RA 4102Medical Imaging Informatics
  • RA 4103Management of Health Care Organizations
  • RA 4104Productive Workforce and Organization in Health Care
  • RD 4104Radiation Dosimetry and Applications
  • RD 4105Magnetic Resonance Imaging - III
  • RD 4107Quality Assurance in Medical Imaging - I
  • RD 4108Imaging in Common Systemic Diseases- II
  • RD 4109Paediatric Imaging

Year 4 · Semester 24 modules

  • RA 4202Ancillary Imaging Techniques
  • RD 4202Ancillary Imaging Techniques
  • RD 4203In-service Training
  • RD 4204Quality Assurance in Medical Imaging - II

Year 4 · Full year1 modules

  • RA 4001Research Project

Read from Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Student Handbook 2022/2023 on 2026-10-07. Universities revise their curricula from time to time - check the official page for the latest.