Overview

At Diagnostic Medical Sonography from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology you’ll be confident with ultrasound imaging and skilled in obstetrics and gynecology, abdomen and superficial structure scanning and cardiac sonography and vascular studies.

Careers

As a member of a health-care team, an ultrasound technologist (sonographer) uses a variety of hand-held scanning probes and imaging techniques in order to differentiate between technical artifacts and questionable clinical appearances from pathology.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography is highly operator-dependent and requires a logical self-directed approach to scanning, on-the-spot critical thinking and good judgment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Sonography of the Normal Abdominal and Superficial Structures

Cardiovascular System

Sonography of the Female Pelvis

Pathology of the Abdomen and Superficial Structures in Sonography

Sonography of the Cerebral and Abdominal Vascular Systems

Sonography of the Peripheral Vascular System

Professional Practice in Sonography

Cardiac Sonography

Sonographic Assessment in the Second and Third Trimester

DMS Clinical

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applications can be submitted any time, but we recommend submitting your application at least 90 days before the application deadline.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Medical Imaging Pathology View 9 other Bachelors in Medical Imaging in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

75% in each of: English 30-1 or English 30-2, Math 30-1 or Math 30-2, Biology 30, Physics 30
Proof of English Language Proficiency
1 credit of post-secondary Medical Terminology completed within 5 years of the application deadline with a minimum final grade of 60%.
5 or more credits of post-secondary Human Anatomy and Physiology completed within 5 years of the application deadline with a final grade of 60% or greater will be required.
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Tuition Fee

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International

30810 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1027 CAD per credit during 12 months.
National

5850 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 195 CAD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Edmonton

1201 - 1992 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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