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Diploma of Diagnostic Medical Sonography General

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

  • Edmonton, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Diploma

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Northern Alberta Institute of Technology campus

About the program

Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (General) is a two-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 (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (General) and apply relevant care or professional frameworks
  • Communicate effectively
  • And evaluate evidence-based practice.

Career outcomes

  • Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Generalist

Curriculum

  • Two-year full-time diploma taught in a hybrid format (online and in-person) at the Main Campus. Study areas the page names: Anatomy and physiology
  • Ultrasound physics and Instrumentation
  • Scanning techniques and protocols
  • Pathology recognition
  • Patient care and communication. Clinical placement (33 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 Online Interview - See Competitive Entrance Requirements for details. Medical Terminology: Applicants are 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 registration is strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet the deadline. A limited number of Medi.

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
  • TOEFL iBT 4.0
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 169

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entrance requirements
  2. Delivery mode and international intake dates on its programme page. Apply online with NAIT's International Application for Admission and pay the non-refundable 150 CAD application fee. Create your MyNAIT account
  3. Upload unofficial transcripts
  4. 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
  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$29,665 CAD
Application fee$150 CAD
Deposit$1,000 CAD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Health and Life Sciences
DepartmentDiagnostic Medical Sonography General
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value63
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteNAIT MyAwards Central lists program-specific entrance awards, Scholarships and bursaries for eligible diploma applicants, International-student eligibility must be confirmed for each award.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.