Program Overview

Master of Science in Audiology and Speech Sciences, Sub-Specialization in Audiology (MSc)

The Master of Science in Audiology and Speech Sciences, Sub-Specialization in Audiology (MSc) program at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in audiology, preparing them for a career as an audiologist. The program is offered by the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences (SASS) in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC.

Overview

The MSc program in Audiology and Speech Sciences, Sub-Specialization in Audiology, has been providing students with a solid foundation in the basic and applied sciences for over 50 years. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address complex communication problems within an interdisciplinary framework. Graduates of the program are eligible to practice as audiologists or speech-language pathologists.

What makes the program unique?

The SASS at UBC is the only accredited MSc program in British Columbia that educates speech-language pathologists and audiologists. The program offers clinical externships, ensuring that students experience clinical settings that reflect the diverse realities of practice. Externships are taught by experienced clinicians who understand the needs of student-clinicians, clients, and their families. The faculty members are internationally renowned for their research, and the program provides students with a working knowledge and respectful appreciation of cultural and linguistic differences.

Quick Facts

• Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
• Academic Unit: School of Audiology and Speech Sciences
• Specialization: Audiology and Speech Sciences
• Mode of delivery: In person at UBC Vancouver
• Program Components: Coursework + Options
• Tuition (First Year): Domestic: $5,626.02, International: $0.00

Admission Information & Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the minimum academic requirements, which include a four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university and a cumulative average of at least B+ (at UBC 76%) in third- and fourth-year courses. Applicants must also provide proof of proficiency in English, meet the prerequisite coursework requirements, and submit a statement of interest and letters of reference.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum Academic Requirements: A four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university, with a cumulative average of at least B+ (at UBC 76%) in third- and fourth-year courses.
• English Language Test: Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination.
• Prior Degree Requirements: A four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
• Course Requirements: Prerequisite coursework requirements in specific content areas are outlined in the admission requirements.
• Document Requirements: If you are a non-native English speaker, and you do not have at least four years of continuous post-secondary education in an English-speaking university, you must provide proof of proficiency in English.

Research Information

The program offers clinical externships, ensuring that students experience clinical settings that reflect the diverse realities of practice. Externships are taught by experienced clinicians who understand the needs of student-clinicians, clients, and their families.

Tuition & Financial Support

• Tuition: Fees for the year are subject to adjustment, and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees.
• Financial Support: Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based and need-based opportunities.

Career Options

The combination of a solid evidence-based education, externships in actual clinical settings, and interaction with world-class faculty ensures that graduates consistently score above average in national certification exams and become knowledgeable and effective practitioners and/or academics. Many graduates receive job offers before they graduate, and the majority are currently working in health authorities, school districts, and private clinics throughout B.C. and across Canada.

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Master of Science in Audiology and Speech Sciences, Sub-Specialization in Audiology (MSc). Data are separated for each degree program combination.

Research Supervisors

This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors, as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.

Related Programs

• Doctor of Philosophy in Audiology and Speech Sciences (PhD)
• Master of Science in Audiology and Speech Sciences, Sub-Specialization in Speech-Language Pathology (MSc)

Further Information

• Specialization: Audiology and Speech Sciences
• UBC Calendar: graduate-and-postdoctoral-studies/degree-programs/audiology-and-speech-sciences
• Program Website: Not available
• Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
• Academic Unit: School of Audiology and Speech Sciences
• Program Identifier: VGMMSC-AUDI
• Classification: Medical, health and life sciences » Health sciences » Rehabilitation medicine » Audiology