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Speech Sciences

Speech Sciences is an interdisciplinary program with courses from Linguistics, Psychology, and the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences. You'll study research methods, language structure, child development and language acquisition, anatomy and physiology, experimental psychology, and instrumental phonetics.

Program information

  • Campus: Vancouver
  • Length 4 yrs
  • Co-op Yes You can combine your studies with full-time, paid work at top local and international organizations.
  • Honours No You can study intense specialization in a single field.

The Speech Sciences program is designed to prepare you for graduate work in speech-language pathology or audiology. The program has an interdisciplinary structure administered by the Linguistics Department, with courses from Linguistics, Psychology, and the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences.

You will study research methods, language structure, child development and language acquisition, anatomy and physiology, experimental psychology, and instrumental phonetics. Coursework focusses on normal language. Work on language disorders is not generally undertaken until the graduate program.

Campus features

As an undergraduate student in the Speech Sciences program, you’ll have an opportunity to explore and gain experience in various research labs housed at the Faculty of Medicine’s School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, including the Adult Language Processing and Disorders Lab and the Child Language Lab.

Your future

Career opportunities vary widely across a range of fields including audiology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, public health, computational linguistics, communications, education, and others.

There are many career paths that can combine your academics, skills, and experience with your different interests, including:

  • Art or Music therapist
  • Artificial intelligence designer
  • Audiologist
  • Audiometric technician
  • Communication disorders assistant
  • Communications manager
  • Education consultant
  • English-as-a-second-language teacher
  • Human resources specialist
  • Speech pathologist

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English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet the  English Language Admission Standard .

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  • IB Math Applications and Interpretations SL, or IB Math Studies, do not satisfy the math requirement for admission to UBC’s science-based programs, the Faculty of Management, the UBC Sauder School of Business, or the Vancouver School of Economics.

Degree-specific requirements: Arts

  • No specific courses required beyond those needed for general admission

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The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in your junior year and senior year.

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Students majoring in Speech Sciences should be aware that North American graduate programs in Speech Pathology and Audiology have varying prerequisites, and that a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Speech Sciences from UBC will not necessarily qualify them for immediate admission to a graduate program. Students should investigate prospective graduate schools and consult the Linguistics Undergraduate Advisor early in their program. See The School of Audiology and Speech Sciences for the required prerequisites for the two-year Master’s program at UBC.

Students must take at least 45 credits in Linguistics and related areas, subject to the following requirements:

Language requirement :

Note : If you are declaring a major or Honours in Speech Sciences for September 2024 or later, there will be a new language requirement, rather than the major description that is currently stated in the calendar. The new requirement is as follows:

Speech Sciences majors are required to complete 6 credits of coursework in a single language other than English. [NB: This brings the total number of credits to 51, but see note below about double-counting with the new Faculty of Arts breadth requirements.]

Courses may be taken in any non-English language and at any level. If a student has prior experience with a language through life experience or past coursework, they are responsible for coordinating with the relevant language department to determine placement in an appropriately leveled course.

Courses taken toward the language requirement must be focused on learning or using the language in question. Courses that include a note that says “in English” or “in translation” in the course name / description cannot be used towards the language requirement.

The language requirement is intended to give students concrete experience of developing competence in a language as an adult while also taking courses in linguistic analysis, to complement both experiences. Hence, these credits must be completed by all Linguistics students as part of their BA and cannot be waived based on existing language competency.

Courses taken to complete the Speech Sciences language requirement may simultaneously be used to fulfil a student’s Faculty of Arts Ways of Knowing Breadth Requirements.

If you have any questions about how the Language Requirement applies in your situation, please feel free to ask via the form on https://linguistics.ubc.ca/undergraduate/advising/ , or book an appointment with an advisor to discuss your situation.

Recommended Courses:

  • LING 100 or 101;
  • BIOL 153 or 155;
  • PHYS 100 or 101;
  • PSYC 101 and 102 (or PSYC 100)

Note: 100-level LING courses do not count toward Honours, Major or Minor programs in Linguistics or Speech Sciences. “Recommended” courses are additional courses that may help you better understand and succeed in the required courses for the program. There’s no necessity that you complete any or all of them; they are simply ones that you may find helpful, especially if your own background is somewhat weaker in those areas. Note that as above, students who are applying to graduate programs in Speech Language Pathology may need to complete other courses (in particular, advanced Psychology and Anatomy courses), for which some of the above recommended courses are pre-requisites.

Required Courses:

  • all of LING 200, 201, 209 and 222; and
  • both LING 333 and STAT 203; and
  • all of LING 300, 311, 313, and 314; and
  • LING 447; and
  • either LING 451 or 452; and
  • an additional 9 credits of LING courses numbered 300 or higher (possibly including additional sections of LING 447). These 9 credits may include any LING courses numbered 300 or higher and any of the pre-approved upper-level courses in related areas listed on the Department of Linguistics website . Courses not listed on the website must be approved by the Linguistics Undergraduate Advisor. Students intending to apply for admission to a graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology can use these credits to meet admission eligibility requirements for specific programs they will be applying to (e.g., AUDI 402, AUDI 403, PSYC courses).

Note: undergraduate students may enrol in graduate-level courses if they meet the requirements; see www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=12,204,342,1530 and www.grad.ubc.ca/forms/enrolment-undergraduate-students-graduate-course for more information. Such courses can count toward upper-level credit requirements (i.e., as courses numbered 300 or higher).

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Doctor of Philosophy in Audiology and Speech Sciences (PhD)

For the past 50 years, the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences has endeavoured to advance knowledge of human communication, its disorders, and related areas by actively engaging in research, and by educating individuals to become audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and researchers. In...

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

For the past 50 years, the School's M.Sc. program has provided students with an education that is grounded in the basic and applied sciences, can address complex communication problems within an interdisciplinary framework, and understand the relevance of theory in research as well as in clinical...

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The M.Sc. in Audiology and Speech Sciences program is designed for students who wish to combine rigorous scholarship with challenging professional practice in either Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. Admission is on a competitive basis. Applicants must meet the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' minimum requirements, i.e., a cumulative average in the B+ range (76% at UBC) in third- or fourth-year courses, or 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. Additionally, the School requires applicants to have appropriate undergraduate preparation as defined below. For students who take course work that falls outside their bachelor's degree program in order to improve a low GPA or to meet the 12 credit requirement, this may be taken into consideration, but it does not guarantee eligibility for admission. For additional requirements, see www.grad.ubc.ca/country/canada .

Most students seeking to specialize in Speech-Language Pathology find that degree programs in Linguistics and/or Psychology are the best route to achieving the necessary undergraduate preparation for the M.Sc. degree program. However, students with other academic backgrounds who have outstanding academic records are also welcome to apply.

For students seeking to specialize in Audiology, the routes for preparation are diverse and could include an undergraduate degree in, for example, engineering, psychology, biology, or physics.

The School does not, however, require that the applicant's undergraduate degree be earned in a specific discipline as long as the applicant has completed work in the prerequisite content areas listed below.

Prerequisite Courses

Academic study in the specific content areas listed below is considered to be essential preparation for specialization in either audiology or speech-language pathology in the Master of Science curriculum. Completion of the M.Sc. degree in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology will require in-depth knowledge in all of the prerequisite content areas listed for the chosen specialization. Completion of the listed prerequisites is one of the major criteria for admission. Students who have completed courses (or the equivalent) in all or most of the required areas (10 content areas for speech-language pathology; 6 areas for audiology) will be more likely to receive offers of admission, all other things being equal. (See the website for further details.)

It is not possible to fulfill prerequisite content requirements and concurrently enrol in the full graduate curriculum. Students who need to extend the M.Sc. program over a longer period of time because of family or health concerns should contact the Admissions Committee prior to applying in order to discuss possibilities.

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY: Prerequisites for the Speech-Language Pathology Major

Course ContentMinimum Credits
Phonology3
Syntax3
Speech Science3
Language Acquisition3
Phonetics evidence of competency
Developmental Psychology3
Cognitive Psychology or Psycholinguistics3
Research Methods 3
Neuroanatomy3
Neurolinguistics1.5
Courses are to be at the upper-level (300 or 400) when possible. Note that most upper-level courses have prerequisites at the 100- or 200-level. A 3-credit course is equivalent to a one term course which meets 3 hours per week.
Evidence of transcription competencies may consist of (a) completion of a phonetics course that explicitly includes transcription skills, or (b) notice from the applicant’s department that the student has passed a transcription examination.
Must include Research Design.

Additional Content Areas Recommended for Speech-Language Pathology Applicants

For students who plan to specialize in Speech-Language Pathology, further preparation could include advanced courses in the areas listed above, or coursework in other areas of psychology, linguistics, social and life sciences, such as adulthood and aging, atypical development, sensation and perception, physiological psychology, neurosciences, counselling, bilingualism, morphology, pragmatics, semantics, and sociolinguistics.

AUDIOLOGY: Prerequisites for the Audiology Major

Course ContentMinimum Credits
Introduction to Physics (energy and waves)3
Developmental Psychology3
Sensation/Perception3
Research Methods 3
Introduction to Linguistics3
Neuroanatomy3
A 3-credit course is equivalent to a one term course that meets 3 hours per week.
Must include Research Design.

Additional Content Areas Recommended for Audiology Applicants

For students who plan to specialize in Audiology, further undergraduate preparation could include additional coursework in the social and life sciences, e.g., acoustic phonetics, adulthood and aging, biology, brain and behaviour, cognitive psychology, additional developmental psychology, additional sensory psychology, neurosciences, counselling, discourse, language acquisition, phonology, syntax, and statistics.

The Application Process

Persons interested in applying to the School's M.Sc. program should visit the School website. Applicants should ensure that the application and all supporting materials are received by the School by the final deadline of February 1. The School reviews applications in February and March and normally makes offers of admission in early April.

The following application must be submitted in order for the Admissions Committee to consider an applicant:

  • An online application , including a list of completed prerequisite courses.

All documents, unless otherwise specified are to be submitted using the online application:

  • A written statement by the applicant of up to 500 words (typewritten, double-spaced) indicating the reason for wishing to study Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology, the aspects of the field which are of particular interest to the applicant and any other relevant facts. At the end of the statement, a list should be given with the names of at least two professionals (at least one Speech-Language Pathologist and one Audiologist) with whom the applicant has met to discuss their respective professions and/or whom she or he has observed in the course of their practice.
  • Applicants are required to submit scanned copies of official transcripts issued by all post-secondary institutions attended, except UBC. Applicants currently completing the last year of their undergraduate degree must submit the most recent transcript available from that institution, as well as a list of the courses in which the applicant is currently enrolled, including course marks at the time of application to the program. If any transcript is not in English or French, an official translation must be provided. For more information, see Transcripts & Academic Documents - Graduate School .
  • Three letters of reference, two of which must be academic references. Where possible, at least two of the letters should be written by professors who taught the applicant in the last two years of university work. For more information, see www.audiospeech.ubc.ca/prospective-students/msc-program/application-process . These letters must be submitted electronically.
  • Applicants must meet the English proficiency requirement on our website , if applicable. English proficiency examination results and a five to ten-minute recording of your speech must be included in the application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents are received by the School. No application will be processed until all of the materials listed above have been received.

Post Acceptance Requirements

Students accepting an offer of admission to the Master of Science in Audiology and Speech Sciences are required to pay a non- refundable deposit at the time of acceptance. This deposit will be applied to the student's first-term tuition.

All students admitted to the Master of Science in Audiology and Speech Sciences are required to undergo an immunization review with university health services at their program location to ensure they are up-to-date on all immunizations required by the Office of the Provincial Health Officer and the Provincial Health Authorities. Students are responsible for obtaining their immunization records for diseases outlined in the BC Practice Education Guidelines - Communicable Disease Prevention before booking an appointment with university health services. Once immunization records are reviewed, students may be required to book additional vaccination appointments with health services to complete necessary vaccination and/or lab tests.

In order to participate in any learning activity with patients (either during clinical placements or as part of other required coursework), students must meet all immunization and vaccination requirements set by the Provincial Health Officer and the Provincial Health Authorities for access to care locations. Students must complete immunization requirements by communicated deadlines to maintain eligibility to proceed with coursework and/or clinical placements. Students are responsible for ensuring that all immunizations remain up-to-date throughout their time in the program. Students who are unable to complete the required coursework and/or clinical hours during the program due to missing immunization requirements will not be able to graduate from the Master of Science in Audiology and Speech Sciences.

All applicants who accept an admission offer are required to apply for a Criminal Record Check for charges or convictions related to vulnerable populations. A student’s ability to complete their clinical placements and other learning activities with patients is contingent on receiving a “pass” on a criminal record check as required in the mandatory BC Student Practice Education Core Orientation  (SPECO) Preparation Checklist.

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UBC welcomes largest class of speech-language pathology students

By kerry7 | September 2, 2016

Kelsey Kerr

Kelsey Kerr, part of the largest cohort of first-year students to join UBC’s speech-language pathology program.

Nearly five years ago, Kelsey Kerr ’s journey to becoming a speech-language pathologist was ignited — but it wasn’t through an exchange of words, but rather an exchange of pictures.

“Because she couldn’t speak, we needed to rely on alternative ways to communicate,” recalls Kerr, who started working with young adults with disabilities after completing her undergraduate degree at UBC in 2011.

“We started using pictures — she would hand me an image of a cookie to indicate she wanted one,” says Kerr. “For me, the exchange was powerful — it started off small, but I began to witness her gain a little more independence each day.”

Recognizing her passion for helping others and giving ‘voice’ to those who have difficulty communicating, Kerr began exploring the prospect of going back to school to become a speech-language pathologist.

This fall, after two years of completing a series of prerequisites, Kerr moves one step closer to her career goal, as one of 36 first-year students — the largest cohort in history — to join UBC’s speech-language pathology program, part of the Faculty of Medicine’s School of Audiology and Speech Sciences .

Over the course of the next few years, Kerr and her fellow classmates will not only build a strong foundation in communication and swallowing disorders through graduate coursework, but also gain hands-on experience working alongside practitioners during clinical externships in a variety of community settings across the province.

Since 2014, thanks to a $2.5 million boost in funding from the government of B.C. , the number of first-year seats for a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology has grown from 23 to 36 slots — a 56 per cent increase.

Valter Ciocca, Director of UBC's School of Audiology and Speech Sciences.

Valter Ciocca, Director of UBC’s School of Audiology and Speech Sciences.

According Valter Ciocca, who has served as the Director of the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences for close to a decade, the expansion of the speech-language pathology program — the only one in B.C. and one of only two in western Canada — represents a significant development for the thousands of British Columbians with speech and language difficulties and disorders.

“Whether it’s diagnosing language delays in children or helping to treat swallowing disorders acquired as a result of a brain injury, speech-language pathologists play a critical role in serving the healthcare needs of British Columbians,” says Dr. Ciocca.

“There is a real need for more professionals who are trained to diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders. The growth of UBC’s speech-language pathology program will go a long way in helping to increase the number of speech-language pathologists who are registered and licensed to practice right here in B.C.,” he adds.

But the recent investment in the program is not just about meeting the pressing demand for qualified speech-language pathologists in B.C.

Over time, it’s hoped that the expansion of the program will help alleviate and ultimately bring about a more permanent solution to the shortage of speech-language therapists in underserviced areas of B.C.

“We know that there is a large unmet demand for speech-language pathology services, especially in remote, rural and northern communities,” says Dr. Ciocca.

For Kerr, originally form Port Moody, B.C., the prospect of practising in a smaller community after graduating is attractive.

“Growing up outside of Vancouver, I enjoy living and working in a tight-knit community, and I think that working in a smaller community will allow me to be exposed to a wide variety of opportunities, and take on a broad scope of practice,” says Kerr.

Gillian O'Toole with Kelsey

Gillian O’Toole, a second-year speech-language pathology student, showcases equipment used to test pulmonary function at UBC’s School of Audiology and Speech Sciences.

Among the students who entered UBC’s speech-language pathology program from 2010 to 2014 — 90 per cent of graduates now in practice have chosen to stay in B.C. Many have gone on to work for B.C.’s health authorities or school systems, while others have pursued private practice or employment with non-governmental organizations.

Some graduates, like Nathan Hoffart , have chosen to pursue a combination of experience in the private and public sectors. After completing the program in 2013, Hoffart — the current President of the BC Association of Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists — moved to Terrace, B.C., where he now works as a speech-language pathologist for a local school district, while running a small private practice on the side.

While the School was already home to state-of-the-art teaching and research labs, as a result of the government’s investment, the School has been able to enhance its learning spaces and bring on new faculty — like Stacey Skoretz — to continue enriching the learning experience for students.

For speech-language pathology student Gillian O’Toole — now entering her second year in the program — the blend of classroom and hands-on experience has been a highlight of UBC’s program. This past summer, she completed externships on Vancouver Island, working with the Nanaimo School District as well as at a private practice in Duncan — placements, which she says, were highly tailored to complement her past experiences and interests.

The School’s involvement in community outreach, through initiatives like the Aphasia Mentoring Program and the Advancing Language and Literacy (ALL) Group , has also been a rewarding experience for students like O’Toole.

“The students in this program have the opportunity to get involved with the community, both to help and to learn,” says O’Toole.

Like Kerr, O’Toole is excited about embarking on a career that offers such a broad scope of practice — from assessing and addressing receptive and expressive language needs, to working with individuals with feeding, swallowing, and voice disorders.

“The greatest contribution of a speech-language pathologist is to a client or patient’s quality of life,” says O’Toole. “Working to maximize the quality of life for clients can help individuals achieve greater independence, help them create better relationships, and become more involved in their communities.”

Meet more UBC speech-language pathology students

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What attracted you to the field of speech-language pathology? Recognizing the importance of communication on life participation, I decided that I wanted to know the how and why behind various communication disorders. I also wanted to be able to offer support to those who experience difficulties in this area in order to help improve the overall quality of their lives.

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What attracted you to the field of speech-language pathology? Being able to help others in a medically related field has always been a passion of mine, and communication is such a key factor to how people interact with each other on a day-to-day basis.

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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.

  3. Audiology and Speech Sciences

    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 you experience clinical settings that reflect the diverse realities of practice.

  4. Speech Sciences

    The Speech Sciences program is designed to prepare you for graduate work in speech-language pathology or audiology. The program has an interdisciplinary structure administered by the Linguistics Department, with courses from Linguistics, Psychology, and the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences. You will study research methods, language ...

  5. MSc Program

    The School of Audiology and Speech Sciences (SASS) in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC is the only program in British Columbia that educates speech-language pathologists and audiologists. The School provides education and training that integrates foundational knowledge, research, and evidence-based practical skills.

  6. School of Audiology and Speech Sciences

    The School of Audiology and Speech Sciences (SASS) in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC is the only program in British Columbia that educates speech-language pathologists and audiologists. The School offers a Master of Science degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree. The School gives students a strong theoretical foundation, equipping them with problem-solving abilities that will last throughout ...

  7. BA Speech Sciences Program

    BA Speech Sciences. The speech sciences program is designed to prepare you for graduate work in speech-language pathology or audiology. In this program you will study in-depth research methods, language structure, child development and language acquisition, anatomy and physiology, experimental psychology, and instrumental phonetics.

  8. Major in Speech Sciences

    The UBC Speech Sciences major program is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on courses in linguistics, speech, psychology, and audiology. ... Students intending to apply for admission to a graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology can use these credits to meet admission eligibility requirements for specific programs they ...

  9. Degree Requirements

    Degree Requirements. The School of Audiology and Speech Sciences offers an M.Sc. in two disciplines: (1) Audiology and (2) Speech-Language Pathology. Programs for each of these disciplines are designed to span 24-36 consecutive months. Prerequisite courses listed above are considered to be an integral part of the School's curriculum.

  10. Speech pathology

    Master of Science in Audiology and Speech Sciences, Sub-Specialization in Speech-Language Pathology (MSc) For the past 50 years, the School's M.Sc. program has provided students with an education that is grounded in the basic and applied sciences, can address complex communication problems within an interdisciplinary framework, and understand ...

  11. Admission

    Additional Content Areas Recommended for Speech-Language Pathology Applicants. For students who plan to specialize in Speech-Language Pathology, further preparation could include advanced courses in the areas listed above, or coursework in other areas of psychology, linguistics, social and life sciences, such as adulthood and aging, atypical development, sensation and perception, physiological ...

  12. About

    School of Audiology & Speech Sciences. 2177 Wesbrook Mall. , Tel 604 822 5591. Fax 604 822 6569. Email. The School of Audiology and Speech Sciences (SASS) in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC is the only program in British Columbia that educates speech-language pathologists and audiologists. The School offers a Master of Science degree and a ...

  13. UBC welcomes largest class of speech-language pathology students

    Among the students who entered UBC's speech-language pathology program from 2010 to 2014 — 90 per cent of graduates now in practice have chosen to stay in B.C. Many have gone on to work for B.C.'s health authorities or school systems, while others have pursued private practice or employment with non-governmental organizations.

  14. Future Students

    Future Students. The only program in British Columbia to educate audiologists and speech-language pathologists, the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences (SASS) offers a strong theoretical foundation. The academic component is enhanced by externships: real-life experience in the field, where students learn and work alongside practitioners.

  15. Undergraduate Preparation

    Coursework Expected. Successful applicants to the Speech-Language Pathology M.Sc. Program come from a wide variety of undergraduate backgrounds, and hold either a B.A. or B.Sc. degree from an accredited university. Typical majors include linguistics and psychology. It is expected that students have completed the required prerequisite coursework ...

  16. Promising Speech-Language Pathologist Law Mired In Bureaucracy

    STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, AUG. 13, 2024.....Nearly two years after a new law created a pathway to provisional licensure for prospective speech-language pathologists, state regulators still have not implemented the law -- and recent graduates of local colleges continue to stream to other states for employment, the law's backers said.

  17. Admission Requirements

    Speech Language Pathology stream: AUDI 402 and 403 or equivalent (402 is offered in January and May; 403 is offered in March) Meet with or observe audiologists AND speech-language pathologists at work; Demonstrated English language proficiency (for non-native English speakers only) , see Application Checklist, Step 6

  18. PhD Program

    UBC Minimum Requirements - International Credentials; PhD Program with Clinical Education Option. The School can provide the unique opportunity of completing coursework and clinical training required for certification as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist within the doctoral program of studies.

  19. Interested in studying Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology at UBC

    UBC Graduate & Professional Schools Fair. Date: Friday, September 27, 2019 Time: 11:00AM - 4:00PM Location: UBC Life Building (Main Concourse) Events info here "Applying to Grad School" workshop by UBC Speech and Linguistics Student Association (SALSA) Date: Monday, September 30, 2019 Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm Location: Orchard Commons Room ...

  20. AUDI 402 and 403 (prerequisite online courses)

    AUDI 402 (3 credits)Neuroanatomy for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. AUDI 402 is an overview of neuroanatomy and functional neuroanatomy with emphasis on neuroanatomy related to hearing and speech mechanisms. This course is offered online twice a year, beginning in January and May. Please note that this course requires prerequisite ...

  21. MSc Course Registration

    School of Audiology & Speech Sciences. 2177 Wesbrook Mall. , Tel 604 822 5591. Fax 604 822 6569. Email. Two-Year MSc Students If you are enrolled in a two-year program, ensure that you have registered for the correct courses according to your year and major. To access curriculum information for your year and term, follow the links below.

  22. Current Students

    Welcome to the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences' portal for current students. Here you will find course information and other relevant resources available to graduate and doctoral students currently enrolled in the program. elearning. Lab Bookings (login required) Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

  23. Undergraduate Preparation

    Successful applicants to the Audiology M.Sc. Program come from a wide variety of undergraduate backgrounds and majors, and hold either a B.A. or B.Sc. degree from an accredited university. Typical majors include linguistics, psychology, engineering, biological sciences, or neuroscience. It is expected that students have completed the required ...

  24. Speech-Language Pathologists needed for UBC graduate study!

    Speech-Language Pathologists needed for UBC graduate study! July 11, 2024. School of Audiology & Speech Sciences. Faculty of Medicine. 2177 Wesbrook Mall. Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3. Tel 604 822 5591. Fax 604 822 6569. Email [email protected]. Find us on . Back to top .