- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- CIP code
- 51.0910
- Duration
- 2 year College Diploma
- Open intake
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Off-shoreSep 2027
- Field
- Health and Medical Sciences
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A two year diploma preparing diagnostic medical sonographers, covering ultrasound physics and instrumentation, sectional anatomy, abdominal and obstetric scanning protocols, patient care and extensive supervised clinical practice.
Sonography is among the best paid diagnostic imaging roles accessible through a diploma, and Canadian health services recruit continuously. The trade is cost and competition: at CAD 33,600 this is the second most expensive programme in the catalogue, seats are limited, and national certification follows graduation as a separate step.
The institution publishes CIP code 51.0910 for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma on its own list of programmes aligned to the eligible field of study requirement, so the programme meets that requirement. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma in writing before you pay a deposit.
Applicants to Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma need Grade 12 / High School with at least 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 7 overall with no band below 6.5, and tuition for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma is recorded at CAD 33,600 a year with a CAD 150 application fee. Entry is September only. Apply Study Visa manages the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 50 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 7 overall with no band below 6.5; TOEFL iBT 92 total; Duolingo English Test 130.
- English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is recorded for this institution.
- Application: Application fee CAD 150. A tuition deposit is required to reserve the seat and to trigger the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: The institution publishes CIP code 51.0910 for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma on its own list of programmes aligned to the eligible field of study requirement, so the programme meets that requirement.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer: after national certification
- Ultrasound Technologist: hospitals and imaging clinics
- Obstetric Sonographer: maternal and fetal imaging
- Vascular Sonographer: with additional specialisation
- Clinical Instructor: with experience
- Applications Specialist: imaging equipment suppliers
Reality check: certification with the national body after graduation is what permits practice, and applicants should confirm their eligibility for that examination route before enrolling.
About Red Deer Polytechnic
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.5
- World rank
- #9832
- Reference No.
- O19391056880