The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma at Red Deer Polytechnic prepares students to become skilled ultrasound professionals in modern healthcare settings. This two-year program focuses on sonographic physics, ultrasound instrumentation, image acquisition, interpretation, and patient-centered care.
Students gain extensive hands-on experience through three clinical practicum placements totaling 1,080 hours in real healthcare environments. Graduates develop strong technical competence along with ethical and compassionate patient interaction skills.
This competitive health sciences program requires strong academic performance in Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and English. A Co-op Work Permit is required for international students due to clinical training components.
Graduates can pursue careers as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in hospitals, diagnostic imaging clinics, and specialized healthcare facilities.
- Academic Requirement: Students must have: • 75% in English (ELA equivalent to Grade 12) • 75% in Mathematics (Grade 12 level) • 75% in Biology (Grade 12) • 75% in Physics (Grade 12) Indian Equivalent: 12th Science (Biology + Physics mandatory) with minimum 75% in core subjects.
- ELP Requirement: IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 each band) Duolingo: 130 TOEFL IBT: 92 Oxford ELLT: 8 overall (7 each band)
- Special Requirement: • Co-op Work Permit required • 1,080 hours of clinical practicum (Work-Integrated Learning) • Competitive program (first-come, first-served after eligibility) • Health & Wellness higher English standard applies
- Application Fee: $150
- LOA Deposit: $1,500
- Annual Tuition Fee: $33,600
- Total Tuition Fee: $67,200
- Course Duration: 2 years
- Credentials: Diploma
- Intake: September intake
Eligibility
- ☐ 12th Science with Biology, Physics, Math
- ☐ Minimum 75% in required subjects
English Requirement
- ☐ IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 each band)
OR accepted equivalent
Documents
- ☐ Passport
- ☐ 10th & 12th mark sheets
- ☐ English test result
- ☐ SOP
Financial
- ☐ Application Fee – CAD 150
- ☐ Tuition Deposit – CAD 1500
- ☐ PAL Required
Program Confirmation
- ☐ Duration – 2 Years
- ☐ Co-op Work Permit Required
- ☐ 1,080 Hours Clinical Practicum
- ☐ Intake – September 2026
- ☐ PGWP Eligible