Program Overview for MSc in Communication Sciences and Disorders in Canada:
This School offers Master of Science programs in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Their programs include courses in foundation or core knowledge areas considered necessary for further study in either of the two professions, as well as profession-specific courses. The programs have an extensive clinical education component. They offer both a project and a thesis option for students to undertake research work.
RESEARCH STRENGTHS:
Faculty at the School of Human Communication Disorders do nationally and internationally recognized work in basic and applied areas related to communication sciences and disorders. They work collaboratively with local, national, and international partners.
Selected Faculty Research Topics: Speech-Language Pathology • language and literacy development • speech perception and production • bilingualism and dialects • children with Down syndrome, language impairment and autism • adults with aphasia, dementia, and traumatic brain injury Selected Faculty Research Topics, Audiology • electrophysiology • central auditory plasticity and cochlear gene therapy • ototoxicity and noise-induced hearing loss • presbycusis • adult aural rehabilitation
The eligibility for MSc in Communication Sciences and Disorders in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
Applicants must possess a minimum of a four-year baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution of higher education. An honours degree is a strong asset. We encourage applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds to apply.
GPA requirements:
A minimum of a "B+" average or 3.3 GPA (on a 4.3 point scale) in the last two years of full-time undergraduate studies is required (most recent 20 half credits). However, prospective students should note that due to the demand for our programs, most successful applicants have a GPA of 3.7 and higher. Please see the information below on GPA calculation and the Minimum GPA Requirements. [PDF - 18.6 KB]
If an applicant has taken a professional degree (e.g., BEd, BN, LLB, JD) after completing their undergraduate degree, then the applicant’s GPA will be calculated using the 10 most recent half credits from each degree for a total of 20 half credits. Please note that diplomas, certificates, and graduate degrees do not count towards an applicant’s GPA calculation. Some upper-level courses taken for a certificate program from a recognized university may count towards an applicant’s GPA calculation if they are directly related to our speech-language pathology or audiology programs.
If an applicant has already completed their undergraduate degree and has taken additional courses, these courses will be considered as upgrading or continuing education.
Please note that there are some restrictions as to which upgrading courses may count towards an applicant’s GPA calculation:
- Only a maximum of five half-credit courses will be counted in a GPA calculation. The remaining 15 half-credit courses will be counted from the applicant’s undergraduate degree(s); and
- First- and second-level courses will not be counted in GPA calculations. Only third- and fourth-level courses will be counted towards an applicant’s GPA.
Admission evaluation criteria:
The Admissions Committee reviews each candidate’s entire file. All components of the file are important. All candidates will be evaluated as objectively as possible based on the following criteria:
- Past academic performance (GPA)
- GRE test score
- Letters of recommendation
- Academic background and potential for graduate studies
- Relevant work or volunteer experience or special qualifications
Special consideration will be given to qualified applicants who fall under the Equitable Admission Policy.
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the MSc in Communication Sciences and Disorders to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MSc in Communication Sciences and Disorders in Canada: are:
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.Other test requirements:
- GRE(computer): No
The scholarships available for the MSc in Communication Sciences and Disorders are:
Not available
The international student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Communication Sciences and Disorders in Canada.
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Communication Sciences and Disorders in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
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