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Health Sciences (Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound)

Dalhousie University
Information last verified July 2026
Degree Bachelor
Duration 4 years
Delivery On-campus
Location Nova Scotia, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

A Health Sciences degree specializing in Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound will lead to a career as a sonographer. Sonographers are highly skilled health care professionals who use ultrasound to look inside a patient's body, evaluate the condition of various organs and record digital pictures. Sonographers evaluate organs and structures such as the liver, kidneys, heart, thyroid, blood vessels, muscles, ovaries and developing babies. Sonographers provide a summary of what they've discovered and discuss their findings with specialized doctors, who use this information to make a diagnosis. Our program is fully accredited , making students and graduates eligible for membership with Sonography Canada . We also offer a 2-year post-diploma option designed to meet the needs of practicing sonographers that want to enhance their knowledge and expand career opportunities. Discover what your career could look like with this undergraduate degree

Key Program Features

  • Health

Career Opportunities

Sonographers usually work in hospitals or clinics; however, some sonographers work in related careers including managers, educators, or medical information technology (IT) specialists. You can also choose to focus your career on a specialized area such as cardiac or vascular sonography. Medical Sonographer Cardiac Sonographer Sonography Educator Equipment Sales Representative Future studies could include specialization in another area of sonography or programs at the graduate level in science or health.

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria: Completion of secondary school (Grade 12) Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice. Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course). Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. View specific courses that fulfill admissions requirements Minimum overall average: 75% Academic English 12: Minimum 70% Academic Math 12: Minimum 70% Academic Physics 12: Minimum 70% Academic Biology 12: Minimum 70% One additional academic subject This program may employ a competitive average for admission purposes; meeting minimum posted requirements does not guarantee admission. One seat in the Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Technology program is reserved for residents from each of PEI and New Brunswick. Priority for all other seats will be given to qualified Nova Scotia residents. If seats remain, residents of other maritime provinces followed by residents across Canada will be considered. Due to residency restrictions and limited capacity, international students are not eligible for admission to this program. Supplemental information In addition to completing the Dalhousie application process, you will need to submit the following supplementary documents to be considered for admission to this program. Assessment of your non-academic performance will account for 20% of your overall total application score. All supplementary information should be attached to the Application Portal . Letter of Intent

Tuition & Financial Information

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Application Deadline

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Dalhousie University

Nova Scotia, Canada

Dalhousie University is a large public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada, with three campuses in Halifax, a fourth in Bible Hill, and two satellite medical school campuses, in Saint John,...

University Profile
  • Start Date September
  • Language English
  • Duration 4 years