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Diploma of Diagnostic Medical Sonography in General and Cardiac

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Edmonton, Canada
2.5 years
English
Hybrid
Diploma

About the program

Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (General and Cardiac) is a two-and-a-half-year full-time diploma at NAIT in Edmonton, Taught in a hybrid format (online and in-person).

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

Apply core knowledge and methods in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (General and Cardiac). Analyze relevant problems
Communicate evidence-based solutions
And use appropriate professional or academic practices.

Career outcomes

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Curriculum

Two-and-a-half-year full-time diploma taught in a hybrid format (online and in-person) at the Main Campus. Study areas the page names: 2D ultrasound systems with Doppler
3D/4D ultrasound systems
Dedicated echocardiography scanning systems
Portable point of care
Physiological peripheral arterial testing systems. Clinical placement (48 Weeks
Mandatory)

Entry requirements

Academic

- 75% In each of: Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2) Grade 12 Mathematics (Math 30-2) Grade 12 Biology (Biology 30) Grade 12 Physics (Physics 30) Proof of [English Language Proficiency] (https://www.nait.ca/nait/admissions/how-to-apply/entrance-requirements/english-language-proficiency) Online Interview - See Competitive Entrance Requirements for details. Medical Terminology: Applicants are not required to complete this course before applying. However
Prior to July 31
They must complete NAIT ITMS100 - Medical Terminology with a minimum final grade of 60% within the last 5 years. Early reg.

Accepted academic background

Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent courses with the programme-specific required Grade 12 courses and minimum marks (e.g. 63% in English 30-2, Math 30-2, Biology 30, Chemistry 30 for Veterinary Technology, Some programmes accept Grade 11 courses), Post-secondary credits pathways exist.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 each section
TOEFL iBT 4.0 overall and each section (new scale from 2026-01-21
Duolingo 70 overall with 17 each section before that date)
PTE Academic Duolingo 115 overall with 100 in each integrated subscore
Cambridge PTE Academic 58
Institutional test Cambridge 169 in each section

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity or Passport
English Proficiency Evidence Where Applicable.

How to apply

Check the programme's entrance requirements
Delivery mode and international intake dates on its programme page through the official website. Apply online with NAIT's International Application for Admission and pay the non-refundable 150 CAD application fee through the official website. Create your MyNAIT account
Upload unofficial transcripts
Then send official transcripts and proof of English language proficiency if required. Complete the programme interview if your programme requires one (common in Health and Life Sciences). Accept the offer and pay the 5
000 CAD non-refundable international tuition deposit. Apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds before the start date.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$32,512 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	$5,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	School of Health and Life Sciences
Department	Department of Health Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	78
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Scholarships, Bursaries, Or merit awards may be available to eligible students at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology . Eligibility, Award value, And application deadlines vary by scholarship and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2.5 years.