We accept applications for our MSc program only from individuals who have Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status. We are unable to accept applications from individuals who require a student visa to study in Canada.
The minimum criteria for the MSc Program are as follows:
- A four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university
- A minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC) in third- and fourth-year courses OR academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or fourth-year courses in the A grade range (80% or higher at UBC) in the field of study.
- Prerequisite coursework in specific content areas (see Undergraduate Preparation for MSc Speech-Language Pathology or MSc Audiology)
- Online prerequisite course(s):
- Audiology stream: AUDI 402 or equivalent (offered in January and May)
- Speech Language Pathology stream: AUDI 402 and 403 or equivalent (402 is offered in January and May; 403 is offered in March)
- Observations of and/or meetings with Speech-Language Pathologists AND Audiologists
- Demonstrated English language proficiency (for non-native English speakers only), see Application Checklist, Step 6
Applicants must have all prerequisite courses completed by the end of the regular academic session prior to the desired program entry date. For example, to apply for the 2025-2026 Winter Session intake (i.e. September 2025), your prerequisite coursework must be successfully completed by the end of Term 2 of the 2024-2025 Winter Session (i.e. April 2025).