Radiography in Sri Lanka: Careers, Curriculum & Future Outlook

📘 Overview

Radiography is the allied-health profession behind medical imaging and radiation treatment — producing the X-rays, scans and therapies that diagnose and treat disease. Offered as a four-year degree by the University of Peradeniya, it spans both diagnostic imaging and therapeutic radiography (radiotherapy for cancer care). It suits caring, precise and science-minded students who want a clinical, patient-facing career working with advanced medical technology.

It earns a future-proof score of 8.0 because radiographers are in steady, growing demand in hospitals locally and overseas, and the mix of clinical patient care and technical skill keeps the role resilient even as imaging technology and AI advance.

📚 What You'll Study

The programme combines imaging and radiation science with hands-on clinical training.

• Human anatomy and physiology
• Physics of radiation and imaging
• Radiographic techniques and patient positioning
• CT, MRI, ultrasound and nuclear imaging
• Radiotherapy and therapeutic radiography
• Radiation protection and safety
• Patient care and pathology
• Clinical training and a research project

⏳ Duration

This is a four-year B.Sc. degree in Radiography, including substantial clinical training.

✅ Entry Requirements

This is a Biological Science stream degree with an O/L requirement. To be eligible you must obtain at least three Simple (S) passes in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

• Chemistry — minimum grade S
• Physics — minimum grade S
• Biology — minimum grade S

You also need at least an S pass in English at O/L, and must submit a certified copy of your O/L certificate with your application. Final selection also depends on your Z-score, which varies by university and district every year — check your eligibility with the free tool on findmydegree.lk.

🏛️ Where It's Offered

• University of Peradeniya — 68 seats

ℹ️ Entry requirements, seats and universities are sourced from official UGC data (2024/2025 A/L). Career and curriculum details are general guidance — confirm specifics with each university.