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Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Orange Coast College Orange Coast College, USA

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USD 11916

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USD 55

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24 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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61

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) is a medical imaging modality using high-frequency sound waves to create images of specific areas of the body for which pathology may be diagnosed. A competent Sonographer must have a thorough knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and pathology, as well as the skills to manipulate a wide variety of sophisticated instruments. The DMS Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Additional Information

Program Level Associate Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    61 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    45 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    95 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    480 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    11916

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 55

    Application Fee
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    14031 Per year

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    Scholarships

    • The 2025/26 OCC Scholarship Application is now closed. The 2026 / 27 Scholarship Application will open mid-December of 2025 until the end of February 2026.

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