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Advanced Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Humber Polytechnic - North Campus Humber Polytechnic - North Campus, Canada

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CAD 28918

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee

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36 Month

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

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Program Overview

The Medical Diagnostic Sonography advanced diploma program prepares students with the necessary skills and expertise to become proficient diagnostic medical sonographers. Students will gain the knowledge needed to integrate patient medical history, diagnostic data and clinical information to formulate effective sonographic scanning strategies. They will be trained to analyze technical data to produce accurate findings for physician interpretation and adhere to established protocols to maintain a safe and controlled environment. The program also includes instruction on emergency response procedures, infection control and equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal image quality and diagnostic accuracy.  


The program also focuses on developing the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, health-care professionals and other stakeholders, fostering trust and ensuring collaboration. It emphasizes the delivery of patient-centered care, maintaining patient safety, dignity and comfort.  


In line with professional standards such as the Sonography Canada National Competency Profile, students will learn to perform patient assessments and deliver sonographic services within their scope of practice while adhering to ethical, legal and regulatory guidelines. The program also emphasizes the importance of continuous professional development, equipping students to stay current with advances in diagnostic imaging. The top specialized skills learned are in medical ultrasonography, obstetrics and gynecology, radiology and patient safety. 


Graduates of the program will be prepared to write the Sonography Canada national certification exams and complete the Canadian Clinical Skills Assessment, positioning them as competent diagnostic medical sonographers capable of delivering high-quality patient care in an evolving health-care environment.


Work-Integrated Learning

The Medical Diagnostic Sonography program at Humber Polytechnic includes a series of clinical placements that provide students with immersive, hands-on experience in healthcare settings. Throughout the program, students engage in supervised sonographic examinations across a range of specialties, including abdominal, vascular, superficial structures, gynecology, and obstetrics. These placements allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios, build confidence in clinical environments, and meet national standards for entry-level sonographers. Each placement is structured to support skill development and professional growth, producing career-ready graduates. 


Clinical Placement Locations and Student Responsibility 
While every effort is made to place students in their preferred clinical location, placement opportunities are dependent on site availability and program needs. As a result, students may be assigned to placements outside of their preferred region, including locations across Ontario. Students are responsible for any costs associated with travel, temporary relocation, or accommodation required to complete their placement. We recommend planning ahead and maintaining flexibility throughout the placement process. 

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 2 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026, Sep 2026, May 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - Band in any one module - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80.0  Minimum Listening - 20.0  Minimum Reading - 20.0  Minimum Writing - 20.0  Minimum Speaking - 20.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 53
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent, including the following required course(s):

  • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
  • Grade 12 Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U or equivalent)
  • Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (SBI3C, SBI3U or SBI4U or equivalent)
  • Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH3U, SCH4C or SCH4U or equivalent)
  • Grade 11 or Grade 12 Physics (SPH3U, SPH4C, SPH4U)

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

28918

Tuition Fee
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CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee
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22895 Per year

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Scholarships

President’s International Entrance Award | $2,000
International students living outside Canada without a Humber DLI study permit may qualify for the President’s International Entrance Award to receive a $2,000 bursary.

To be eligible, you must: Apply to an eligible full-time program* starting January, May and September 2027
Eligibility by Intake:

January 2027 intake: 
Accept your offer of admission before October 30, 2026
Submit your study permit application to IRCC by November 6, 2026

May 2027 intake: 
Accept your offer before February 12, 2027
Submit your study permit application to IRCC by February 26, 2027

September 2027 intake:
Accept your offer before July 9, 2027
Submit your study permit application to IRCC by July 16, 2027

To receive and retain the award, applicants must:
  • Accept an offer of admission to an eligible full-time program at Humber (*not including the English for Academic Purposes program or Board Certificates)?before the dates specified under Eligibility by Intake above.
  • Submit their study permit application to IRCC by the dates specified under Eligibility by Intake above.
  • Pay the $2,000 tuition deposit by the due date on the Letter of Acceptance (LOA).
  • Pay the remaining program and ancillary fees by the due date on the LOA.
  • Register and remain enrolled as a full-time international student paying international fees past the withdrawal deadline (the 10th day of classes) for the awarded start term.
  • Not receive a refund of the fees paid for the awarded start term. 
Please Note:
  • If these conditions are not met, the award will be revoked.
  • The award is granted only once per student across the two eligible start terms (Winter and Summer 2027).
  • The award is non-refundable. If the award results in an overpayment of fees, the excess funds will be automatically applied towards fees for the next semester. 

 


 

International Onshore Scholarship | $1,000
International applicants already living in Canada could be eligible for a one-time $1,000 entrance scholarship.

Did you know? There are additional benefits for new students applying from inside Canada including fast-track offers and acceptance as well as the opportunity to waive the $100 application fee.

 

International Onshore Scholarship Details
To be eligible for the $1,000 International Onshore Scholarship, you must:

  • Apply for an eligible full-time program starting Winter (January), Summer 2027 (May) and Fall 2027 (September).
  • Indicate your current address in Canada when filling out your online application.
  • Be enrolled as a full-time international student past the withdrawal deadline (the 10th day of classes) for the awarded term. 


Please note: 

  • Scholarship funds will be disbursed into eligible student accounts as a credit after the 10th day of classes.
  • All applicants are still required to complete required tuition deposit and fee payments by the due dates on the Letter of Acceptance (LOA).
  • The number of eligible applicants may exceed the funding for this one-time scholarship. If eligible applications exceed the funds available, scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to applicants who have accepted their offer of admission and completed required tuition payments.
  • If all conditions are not met, the award will be revoked. 


Bachelor's Degree Scholarships | $1,500 – $4,000
Bachelor's Degree scholarships are available to students coming directly from high school/secondary school studies, who are non-transfer students (i.e. haven't attended college or university, or studied in Humber's EAP program), and are unlimited in quantity. Humber awards degree scholarships automatically to graduating high school students based on academic achievement.

Bachelor's Degree Scholarships Requirements
Amount Required GPA* Renewable**
$4,000 95% or higher Yes
$3,500 90 - 94.9% Yes
$3,000 85 - 89.9% Yes
$2,000 80 - 84.9% Yes
$1,500 75 - 79.9% One Time
* Eligibility is based on students high school academic achievement.
** Renewable scholarships will be reissued if the student achieves 80% or above in each year of the Bachelor's degree.

 

Degree Transfer Scholarships ($1,500 - $2,500)
Humber automatically awards degree transfer scholarships to students entering any Humber degree program who have completed a one-year Ontario college certificate* or a two- or three-year diploma with a GPA of 80 per cent or more from a publicly-funded college. Students who have achieved a program GPA of 80 per cent or more will be awarded a one-time scholarship of $1,500 for a certificate program or $2,500 for a diploma program in recognition of their academic achievement. Certificates and diplomas do not have to be related to the degree program of choice and are not tied to the eligibility for advanced standing or transfer credit. No application is required.
 

Senior Dean's Bachelor of Commerce Award | up to $10,000
In Winter 2027, Humber will award all new semester one international students $10,000 entering any of the Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) programs. The award will be granted as $2,500 per semester across the first four semesters of study. This award is available to new international BComm students and is in addition to Humber’s merit-based entrance scholarships. No separate application is required.


Senior Dean's Bachelor of Commerce Award Details

Eligibility intake:
  • Winter 2027
  • Fall 2027
  • Winter 2028
To receive and retain the award, applicants must:
  • Be entering semester one of any Bachelor of Commerce in the January 2027 semester
  • Pay the remaining program and ancillary fees by the due date on the LOA.
  • Register and remain enrolled as a full-time international student paying international fees past the withdrawal deadline (the 10th day of classes) for the awarded start term.
  • Not receive a refund of the fees paid for the awarded start term. 

Please Note:

If these conditions are not met, the award will be revoked.

  • The award is granted only once per student with disbursement over the first four semesters of study
  • The award is non-refundable. If the award results in an overpayment of fees, the excess funds will be automatically applied towards fees for the next semester.
  • If a student takes an unscheduled break within the first four semesters they will lose the award.
Disbursement:
  • The award will be distributed over the first four semesters of the degree at $2500 per semester.
  • The award will be applied as a $2,500 credit to the student’s MyHumber account after the 10th day of classes, in a single instalment.
  • Students are required to pay the full first-semester tuition amount initially.
Eligible Bachelor of Commerce programs:
  • Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting
  • Bachelor of Commerce – Digital Business Management
  • Bachelor of Commerce – Fashion Management
  • Bachelor of Commerce – Finance
  • Bachelor of Commerce – Healthcare Management
  • Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources Management
  • Bachelor of Commerce - International Business
  • Bachelor of Commerce – Management Studies
  • Bachelor of Commerce – Marketing
  • Bachelor of Commerce – Supply Chain Management

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