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Diploma of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Barrie, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
An 81-credit clinical associate degree in ultrasound imaging with abdominal and cardiovascular tracks.
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 foundational knowledge of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Practise health and life sciences
- Evidence-based practice
- Communication and ethical decision-making
- And develop transferable analytical and communication skills for further study or relevant work.
Career outcomes
- Sonographer (abdominal-extended
- Adult cardiac and vascular sonography
- ARRT exam eligibility)
Curriculum
- Eighty-one credits: 69 major-related and 12 general education over five semesters. Early study covers anatomy and physiology
- Sonography physics
- Medical terminology and patient care
- The first three semesters are on campus with 400+ lab scanning hours
- Then off-campus clinical education. Tracks: Abdominal-Extended and Cardiovascular.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school transcripts with proof of graduation
- Subjects taken and grades received
- Grade 12 English and Math credits
- Programme-specific prerequisites are listed on each programme page
- English proficiency proof required unless exempt (https://www.georgiancollege.ca/international/admissions/). IB diploma courses can meet Grade 12 requirements.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school graduation with Grade 12 English and Math credits (programme-specific requirements), IB diploma courses accepted.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- TOEIC 800
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 170
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Advanced Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Georgian College. Submit the online international admissions application for an eligible Georgian College intake. Upload the requested qualifications and English proficiency evidence and check additional program entry conditions. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $29,415 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Barrie |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health Sciences |
| Department | Department of Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 5 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $29,415 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,050 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, TOEIC 800, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 170.