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The only program in British Columbia to educate audiologists and speech-language pathologists. The School of Audiology and Speech Sciences offers a solid academic foundation, valuable opportunities for practical experience, and a stunning location in which to study.
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Our Programs
Master of Science (MSc)
Basis for certification as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist.
The application deadline for the next intake of the MSc Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology program is February 1, 2024. The 2024/25 MSc program starts in September 2024. Note: Applicants are notified of admissions decisions in April via email.
Entry in 2022W and onwards: NEW COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Please be aware that a student’s compliance with the existing Orders of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) related to COVID – Hospital and Community (Health Care and Other Services) COVID-19 Vaccination Status Information and Preventive Measures – November 18, 2021 (PDF, 613KB) and the Health Professionals COVID-19 Vaccination Status Information-June 10, 2022 remains a requirement for students in health care programs at UBC. As UBC students, you must meet the requirements for B.C. student placements as described in these orders. As such, all incoming students are required to provide proof of their full COVID-19 vaccination (or valid exemption from the Office of the PHO) prior to starting their programs in August. If you cannot meet the vaccination or valid exemption requirement, your progression or completion of the MSc program cannot be guaranteed. Please ensure you meet the full vaccination requirement prior to submitting an application.
Entry in 2024W and onwards: Effective 2022W, for applicants applying for entry in 2024W and onwards, you must have all prerequisite courses completed by the end of the regular academic session prior to your desired entry date. For example, if you are applying to the 2024 Winter Session intake (i.e. September 2024), your prerequisite coursework must be successfully completed by the end of Term 2 of the 2023 Winter Session (i.e. by April 2024). If you are applying for entry into the program for 2023W, then the prerequisites are as previously for 2022W entry.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Provides students with the credentials to specialize academically.
Online Courses
We offer online courses that are prerequisites for our Masters of Science program
For non-UBC students, please apply to become a Visiting Student or an Unclassified Student by the application deadlines for eligibility to register for these courses. We do not hold wait lists and instructors cannot register you into a section. If you are interested in enrolling in a section that is currently full, please check Student Service Centre regularly for an available seat since many students add and drop sections in the first two weeks of term.