Communication Sciences and Disorders

Master of Clinical Science (MClSc)



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Program Contact

earmouth@uwo.ca

School of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Western University
Elborn College Rm 1000B
London, Ontario N6G 1H1

t. 519-661-2111 ext. 83227

The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) offers clinical programs in the fields audiology and speech-language pathology. The Master of Clinical Science (MCISc) degree in the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology are awarded upon successful completion of a two-year curriculum, over six consecutive terms, which includes classroom/laboratory work and clinical placement experiences.

Program Length

  • 6 Terms

Program Design

  • Full-time study
  • Course-based

Funding Information

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fee schedules (per term) are posted on the Office of the Registrar's website at http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/fees_refunds/fee_schedules.html

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Admission Requirements

  • Four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
Prerequisite courses and volunteer experience are required. Please visit CSD Admission Requirements for more information.

Additional Requirements

Before applying or accepting an offer of admission to the School of CSD, applicants should be aware of the following:

  • The Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology fields are two-years (6 term), full-time, and in-person.
  • Students must obtain and complete all mandatory immunizations, vaccinations, medical and non-medical requirements specified by Western University, the School of CSD, and other clinical facilities.
  • Students must obtain, pay for, and submit documentation of a police Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) as required by clinical placement facilities.
  • Students are encouraged to have a strong foundation in math, anatomy and physiology, and science prior to applying to the MClSc in Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate degree program.
  • Students must attend and pay for all costs associated with the clinical placements assigned to them. Placements may not be in a student’s hometown and/or home province.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose first language is not English must furnish evidence of their proficiency in the use of the English language:

Applicants who are required to present evidence of proficiency in English must make their own arrangements to complete one of the above tests or programs and to have the official results sent directly to SGPS by the testing agency.

Application Deadline

  • Mid-October - Application opens through ORPAS.
  • Early January - Acceptance notification on April 1

Fields of Research

  • Audiology
  • Speech Language Pathology