BCIT's Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Cardiac Advanced Diploma prepares students to examine the heart using ultrasound. Designed for healthcare employees seeking to develop cardiac ultrasound skills, its compressed program combines theory, on-campus scanning labs and clinical experience. Students learn cardiac imaging, patient care and diagnostic problem-solving using sonography equipment. Clinical placements may take them beyond the Lower Mainland.
- Program
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Cardiac
- Credential
- Advanced Diploma
- Location
- Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
- Casper
- Required · CSP-10211
- Interview
- Online / recorded assessment
- Length
- 12 months
Casper Requirement for British Columbia Institute of Technology Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Cardiac (Advanced Diploma)
British Columbia Institute of Technology Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Cardiac (Advanced Diploma) requires Casper for the 2026-2027 cycle.
- Test to book
- Casper 2 · CSP-10211
Check available Casper test dates in your Acuity Insights account at takecasper.com.
Request score distribution to the BCIT Sonography department and upload the Casper Confirmation Form with the application.
Casper format
Casper is an online, open-response situational judgment test run by Acuity Insights. The current format has 11 scenarios (4 video-response and 7 typed-response) with 2 questions each and takes about 65 to 85 minutes, including optional breaks. Typed-response scenarios allow 3.5 minutes to answer both questions.
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British Columbia Institute of Technology Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Cardiac (Advanced Diploma) Application Deadlines 2026-2027
- Apply through
- EducationPlannerBC online application for BCIT
- Applications open
- May 1
- Application fee
- $90 domestic, non-refundable
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Published application-window close | August 31, 2026passed |
British Columbia Institute of Technology Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Cardiac (Advanced Diploma) Admissions Statistics
Period: 2022
- Applicants admitted: 1 in 2
Eligibility Requirements for British Columbia Institute of Technology Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Cardiac (Advanced Diploma)
- Degree / credits
Diploma, bachelor's or master's degree in a science or health-related field from a recognized institution
- Residency
BC resident or sponsored under an interprovincial agreement
- Citizenship
International applications are not accepted.
- Language proficiency
BCIT Category 1, English Studies 12 at 73% or equivalent
Admission pathways
- Indigenous admissions: Dedicated admissions process and reserved seat(s) per intake. Self-identify as an Indigenous person of Canada and meet entrance requirements.
- Interprovincial sponsorship: Applicants sponsored under an interprovincial agreement may apply.
Other requirements
- Conditional acceptance: CPR Level C certification, criminal record check, mandatory immunization review and MRAD 0150 Medical Terminology for Imaging at 80% are required for full acceptance.
- Credential evaluation: Specified post-secondary study outside Canada, the US, UK, Australia or New Zealand requires a comprehensive course-by-course evaluation with GPA calculation.
Selection Factors British Columbia Institute of Technology Considers
Prerequisites
| Course | Requirement |
|---|---|
| English Studies 12 | 73% or equivalent Category 1 English language proficiency |
GPA
- How it is calculated
Enter cumulative GPA upon graduation, or current cumulative GPA if not yet graduated, on the questionnaire. Transcripts are needed for post-secondary education to be considered.
Experience and volunteer hours
Recommended.
Successful applicants had paid or volunteer public-facing experience. The questionnaire requests up to three experiences, prioritizing recent roles with substantial responsibility and direct patient care.
Supplementary application
Upload the Mandatory Applicant Questionnaire and Casper Confirmation Form. The questionnaire asks why you chose sonography, how you researched the field, and about work, volunteer and academic experience.
How applicants are ranked
Competitive three-step selection: meet entrance requirements and submit forms and Casper; complete a virtual meeting and visual-spatial test if shortlisted; fulfill conditions if accepted. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee a seat.
Interview Format at British Columbia Institute of Technology
Format: Online / recorded assessment
Shortlisted applicants are contacted to book a virtual meeting and visual-spatial test.
- Who is invited
- Shortlisted applicants
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Start Practicing FreeCurriculum at British Columbia Institute of Technology Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Cardiac (Advanced Diploma)
- Program length
- 12 months
- Structure
Three terms, beginning with cardiac theory and on-campus labs, followed by clinical learning
- Campuses
- Burnaby Campus
72 credits, including cardiac disease, ultrasound principles, echocardiography, congenital heart disease and clinical practice.
Campus and facilities
On-campus instruction takes place at Burnaby Campus. Clinical placements may require travel, including outside the Lower Mainland, at the student's expense.
Tuition and Funding at British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Domestic application fee: $90
- Domestic commitment fee after admission: $500
Tuition is payable by term; BCIT's estimator provides program-specific estimates. U-Pass BC, books and supplies are additional to listed tuition, and students pay their own clinical-placement travel costs.
How to Prepare Your British Columbia Institute of Technology Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Cardiac (Advanced Diploma) Application
- Confirm your qualifying science or health-related credential and English requirement
- Check BC residency or interprovincial sponsorship eligibility
- Research cardiac sonography and complete the required questionnaire
- Register for Casper 2 and arrange BCIT score distribution
- Prepare transcripts and both required forms for upload
- If shortlisted, prepare for the virtual meeting and visual-spatial test
Frequently Asked Questions About British Columbia Institute of Technology Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Cardiac (Advanced Diploma)
Is Casper required?
Yes, BCIT requires Casper 2 and its confirmation form.
What credential do I need?
A recognized science or health-related diploma, bachelor's or master's degree.
Can international students apply?
No.
Must I live in BC?
Yes, unless sponsored under an interprovincial agreement.
What happens after shortlisting?
BCIT books a virtual meeting and visual-spatial test.
How long is the program?
12 months.
Could clinical placement require travel?
Yes, potentially outside the Lower Mainland at your expense.
What follows conditional acceptance?
CPR Level C, a criminal record check, immunization review and MRAD 0150 at 80%.
Sources
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Cardiac, Advanced Diploma, Full-time – BCIT
- Program Availability – BCIT
- Mandatory Applicant Questionnaire: Sonography – Cardiac Option, Advanced Diploma – BCIT
- Applicant Confirmation of Casper Test Registration – BCIT
- Full-Time Studies: Tuition and Fees – BCIT
- Apply to British Columbia Institute of Technology – EducationPlannerBC
- bcit.ca
- uni2study.com
Last updated: September 26, 2026