Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma
About the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Diploma
The DMS program equips you with the knowledge and skills to use ultrasound technology to create detailed images of the human body, interpret them accurately, and provide compassionate patient care. This comprehensive program teaches sonographic physics, ultrasound instrumentation, image acquisition and interpretation, and how to provide compassionate, ethical patient-centred care.
Work-Integrated Learning
Apply your classroom learning in real-world healthcare settings through three clinical practicum courses (totalling 1,080 hours), working alongside experienced sonographers and interacting with diverse patients.
Related Careers
Graduates of this program may progress professionally in many other areas, including research, sales, education, management, or other medical disciplines.
Graduates may also specialize further with Sonography Canada Credentials in Cardiac & Vascular focuses.
Meet the Faculty
All Faculty in this program are Registered Sonographers with extensive experience in the field.
Domestic Intakes
Fall 2025 - Waitlisted
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International Intakes
Fall 2025- Open
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Program CIP: 51.0910
Admission Requirements
If you completed your high school education outside of Alberta, refer to our International Course Equivalencies to learn how your coursework may align with our admission requirements.
Qualified applicants who meet all minimum requirements will be offered admission on a first-come, first-served basis.
Academic Requirements
Students applying to Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma must have a minimum of 75% in each of the following:
• Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
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• English 30-1
• Biology 30
• Physics 30
Additional Requirements
English Language Proficiency
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency in addition to the program admission requirements.
Recommended for Practicum Placements
While not an admission requirement for the program, some practicum agencies and field placements may require Police Information Checks of students working in their organizations.
Information about obtaining Police Information Checks will be provided to students after they have been admitted to the program.
Prior Learning and Transfer
Students may receive Recognition of Prior Learning in some courses where the learning of skills, knowledge or competencies has been acquired through work, formal and informal education or training, or self-study.
Indigenous Learners
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program recognizes the need to facilitate access to post-secondary education for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners. To increase the participation of Indigenous learners, the program has designated two (2) seats for qualified applicants who are First Nations, Métis or Inuit. After June 1 of each year, designated seats which have not been allocated to Indigenous learners will be released to qualified applicants on the waitlist if one exists for the program.
Indigenous applicants must meet the admission requirements for the program as outlined in the Academic Calendar and qualify for a designated seat by:
- Self-identifying as an Indigenous applicant on the Application for Admission.
- Providing proof of Indigenous ancestry
Proof of Indigenous ancestry (one of the following):
- Certified copy of a Status or Treaty card, Métis membership card, Nunavut Trust Certificate card, roll number or any other proof accepted by Inuit communities.
- Proof that an ancestor’s name has been entered in the Indian Register according to the Indian Act, band list of an individual band, or the Inuit roll.
- Written confirmation of Indigenous ancestry from Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada.
- Statutory Declaration by an applicant attesting to Aboriginal ancestry with supporting documentation.
Other forms of proof may also be considered at the discretion of the Registrar.
Program Cost
Note: Additional fees apply.
See below for estimated breakdown of tuition, non-instructional mandatory fees, health and dental plan costs, and estimated textbooks and supplies costs:
Financial Aid Options
Program Content
View our course guide for additional program and course information.
Program Courses
Graduation Requirements
You must pass all courses with a minimum grade of “D” and achieve a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.00 (62%).
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