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Diploma of Cardiovascular Technology
- Hamilton, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma training cardiology technologists to assist physicians with cardiac diagnosis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Practise applied skills in Cardiovascular Technology
- Using foundational concepts
- Research and professional practice related to Cardiovascular Technology
- While developing workplace communication and problem-solving abilities.
Career outcomes
- Cardiology Technologist
- Pacemaker/Cardiac Device Technologist
- Electrophysiology Technologist
- Clinical Application/Procedure Specialist
- Community and Teaching Hospitals
- Ambulatory Health Care Services
- Private Cardiology and Diagnostic Centres
- Cardiac Device/EP Industry
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Centres
- Cardiac Diagnostic Equipment Companies (in Sales or Technical Support)
Curriculum
- Two academic years
- With three semesters in year one. Performing ECGs
- Holter monitoring
- Exercise stress tests
- Pacemaker and device follow-up
- Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and event/loop monitoring
- Aligned with the CSCT national competency profile
- Lab practice and clinical learning.
Entry requirements
Academic
- OSSD or equivalent including: Grade 12 English
- C or U or equivalent Portfolio Submission Please note that portfolios submitted without a valid ontariocolleges.ca applicant number will not be accepted or considered. Submit your Animation Portfolio. Entry grade detail: OSSD or equivalent incl. Grade 12 English (C or U) and programme-specific maths/sciences
- No minimum average published
- Mature-applicant options.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma equivalent to the OSSD with Grade 12 English, Programme-specific subjects.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 50
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements and intake deadline. Apply through the OCAS International Application Service (application fee 100 CAD). Upload your passport
- Academic transcripts
- English test scores and
- If under 18
- A custodian declaration. Accept the offer in the OCAS portal and pay the full tuition shown in the offer. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter
- Then apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds. Clear any conditions 30 days before classes
- Upload your permit approval and complete pre-registration.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $15,885 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $7,943 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Institute for Applied Health Sciences at McMaster University |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Health |
| Department | Cardiovascular Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $15,885 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $7,943 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 50, Duolingo 105.