Program Overview

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

Overview

The Master of Science in Audiology and Speech Sciences, Sub-Specialization in Speech-Language Pathology (MSc) program at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has been providing students with a comprehensive education in the field for over 50 years. The program is grounded in the basic and applied sciences, addressing complex communication problems within an interdisciplinary framework. It prepares students to be confident practitioners equipped with the skills to pursue new knowledge and keep pace with the constant changes in science, practice, and technology.

What makes the program unique?

• The School of Audiology and Speech Sciences (SASS) in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC is the only accredited M.Sc. program in British Columbia that educates speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
• SASS offers clinical externships, ensuring that students experience clinical settings that reflect the diverse realities of practice.
• The faculty are internationally renowned for their research, providing students with the opportunity to work with leading experts in the field.

Program Components

• The program includes coursework and clinical externships.
• Students gain experience in all aspects of the major professional area (audiology or speech-language pathology) as well as a foundation of clinical experience in the other area.

Admission Information & Requirements

Minimum Academic Requirements

• The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC).
• Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements.

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.
• Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests:
  • TOEFL: Overall score requirement: 100
    • Reading: 22
    • Writing: 21
    • Speaking: 21
    • Listening: 22
  • IELTS: Overall score requirement: 7.0
    • Reading: 6.0
    • Writing: 6.0
    • Speaking: 6.0
    • Listening: 6.0

Prior Degree, Course, and Other Requirements

• A four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
• A cumulative average of at least B+ (at UBC 76%) in third- and fourth-year courses, or at least 12 credits in the A grade range (at UBC 80%) in courses at the 300 level or above.
• Prerequisite coursework requirements in specific content areas are outlined in the admission requirements.

Tuition & Financial Support

Tuition

• Fees for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international students are listed.
• The tuition fee for the first year is $5,626.02 for domestic students.

Financial Support

• Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based and need-based opportunities.
• Scholarships, graduate research assistantships, graduate teaching assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships are available.

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, working in health authorities, school districts, and private clinics throughout B.C. and across Canada.

Research Supervisors

• A list of faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program is provided.
• Research areas include auditory scene analysis, perception and production of normal and disordered speech, developmental language disorders, language and cognition, discourse, assessment and intervention for children with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and more.

Related Programs

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

Further Information

• The program is offered by the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC.
• The program identifier is VGMMSC-SPCH, and it is classified under Medical, health and life sciences » Health sciences » Rehabilitation medicine » Speech pathology.