Background

Cardiovascular Technology (728)

Credential:

Diploma

Estimated yearly tuition fee:

20,000 - 30,000 CAD

Program Length:

3 Years

Category:

Health Sciences, Nursing, and Emergency Services

Level:

Undergraduate

Instruction language:

English

Application Fee:

100.00 CAD

Campuses:

Institute for Applied Health Sciences at McMaster (IH) (Hamilton, Ontario)

PGWP Eligibility:

PGWP Eligible

Intake and availability

Intake

Status

Deadline to apply


September 2025
Open
January 2026
Open

Program overview

  • State-of-the-art-lab facilities.
  • Cardiovascular Technology program is an accredited program, Accreditation Canada.

What you'll learn

  • The Cardiovascular Technology program outcomes meet the competencies outlined in the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists National Competency profile (CSCT NCP). Visit the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists to learn more.
  • How to perform cardiovascular tests such as electrocardiography, Holter monitoring, exercise stress testing, pacemaker/cardiac device follow-up, ambulatory BP monitoring and ECG event/ loop monitoring.

Admission requirements

Academic Requirements

  • OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
    • Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
    • Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (MCT4C) or any U level
    • Grade 11 or 12 Physics
    • Grade 11 or 12 Biology
    • Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry

Health Occupations Aptitude Exam (HOAE)

  • Effective for the Fall 2021 entry and moving forward, the HOAE will no longer be required for admissions purposes.

Language Requirements for International Students:

  • See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:

Other Information

Options are available for mature applicants.

English requirements

Minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score
Overall: 6
Listening: 6
Reading: 6
Writing: 6
Speaking: 6

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