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.
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.
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 - Open
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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
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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 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
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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