Southern Alberta Institute of Technology offers Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, a diploma in Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences programme in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 2.5 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition is CAD 28,321 per total for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Duration: 2.5 years
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 28,321 / total
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This 2.5-year diploma trains students in ultrasound technology for medical diagnostics, covering the physics of high-frequency sound waves and the instrumentation used to produce ultrasound images. Students learn to assess and image fetal and gynecologic structures, the heart and circulatory system, the abdominal cavity (including the liver, kidneys, and pancreas), and superficial tissues such as the thyroid and breast. Instruction combines sonography theory with clinical practice in patient care teams, alongside training in patient communication and handling sensitive situations. Delivery is blended, combining Main Campus and online instruction. Graduates are prepared to work as diagnostic medical sonographers in hospitals and community clinics. Entry requires meeting the School of Health and Public Safety's Entrance Testing Process. The program does not currently accept international applicants.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants educated in Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency and meet the following requirements or equivalents: at least 75% in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2; at least 75% in English Language Arts 30-1; at least 75% in Biology 30; and at least 75% in Physics 30. Applicants must also achieve a mark of at least 50% in the School of Health and Public Safety's Entrance Testing Process. SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for applicants educated outside Alberta.
