A sonography student holds an ultrasound probe on a patient's neck, their instructor points at the screen.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma

As a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, you'll use advanced ultrasound technology to create detailed images of the human body to help with diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Upon successful completion of this program, you will be prepared to write the Sonography Canada credentialing exam.
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Diploma
2 Years
Accepting International Students
Full-Time On Campus

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

Upon graduation, you'll be ready to take the Sonography Canada credentialing exam to be able to work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices as a Canadian Registered Generalist Sonographer (CRGS®)

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.

Domestic Intakes

Fall 2025 - Waitlisted
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International Intakes

Fall 2025- Open
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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

and

• 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 Diploma program has designated 10% of seats in the program for applicants who are Status Indian/First Nations, Non-status Indian/First Nations, Metis or Inuit.

Program Cost

Domestic Students
Year 1
$9,600.00
Year 2
$9,600.00
International Students
Year 1
$33,600.00
Year 2
$33,600.00

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:

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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