Overview
Developed for students who hold an undergraduate degree in a variety of fields other than speech-language pathology, this entry-level program offers a course-based master's and an optional thesis-based track and is designed to provide students with the academic and clinical education required for certification by provincial and national professional associations.
Learning outcomes
The MSc in Communication Sciences and Disorders program from University of Alberta is designed to provide speech-language clinicians with the research skills needed to study the etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and management of speech, language, and hearing disorders. Students will undertake thesis research to enhance their abilities to take leadership roles in academic, clinical, and laboratory settings.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Child Development or Developmental Psychology
- Cognitive psychology
- Neuroanatomy or Neuropsychology
- Articulatory Phonetics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Speech Pathology View 9 other Masters in Speech Pathology in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The Department's minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.
- The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. However, the minimum grade point average of accepted applicants is usually substantially higher than 3.3.
Tuition Fee
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International
10018 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10018 CAD per year during 24 months. -
National
4827 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4827 CAD per year during 24 months.
Course based:
- National: $268.80 per credit
- International: $671.84 per credit
Living costs for Edmonton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Available Scholarships
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