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PGDip in DESS in Healthcare Technologies

PGDip in DESS in Healthcare Technologies

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Offered by École de Technologie Supérieure in Montréal, Canada, PGDip in DESS in Healthcare Technologies is a postgraduate diploma in IT Management programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 30,054 per total (CAD 3,118 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma

Field: IT Management

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: CAD 3,118 / total

International tuition: CAD 30,054 / total

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: etsmtl.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This DESS (postgraduate specialized diploma) in healthcare technologies prepares engineers and science graduates to develop and manage medical and biomedical technologies within healthcare settings. The 30-credit program combines two mandatory workshops with specialized coursework and project options, offering pathways with or without a technical project. Topics cover biomedical and health technology development, technology assessment, and related engineering management subjects. Courses are delivered on campus during the day, evening, and in some intensive formats, with full-time and part-time study available. The normal duration is four semesters full-time or eight semesters part-time, with a maximum of five and ten semesters respectively. Instruction is in French. Students meeting the required grade threshold may transfer credits toward the Master's in Engineering with a health technologies concentration.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.3

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, pure sciences, biomedical sciences, medicine, or physical activity sciences, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0 on a 4.3 scale (or equivalent); candidates with an average between 2.8 and 3.0 may be admitted after file review. Candidates who do not hold this credential may be admitted on the basis of relevant knowledge, appropriate training, and pertinent experience. Sufficient knowledge of French is required under the institution's language policy, and English reading ability is recommended given course materials.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About École de Technologie Supérieure

“Le génie pour l'industrie”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1974

Students: 12,000

Programs: 84

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in DESS in Healthcare Technologies award?

École de Technologie Supérieure awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of IT Management on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in DESS in Healthcare Technologies take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does PGDip in DESS in Healthcare Technologies cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 30,054 per total (CAD 3,118 per total for local students).

Can PGDip in DESS in Healthcare Technologies be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at École de Technologie Supérieure.

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