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PhD in Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences offers a doctoral program that prepares scholars for research and academic leadership positions in speech, language, or hearing science. The doctoral degree program awards a PhD and is intended to help students become outstanding researchers.

Faculty: College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

The PhD requires a minimum of 48 unit hours in graduate-level coursework and dissertation research beyond the master's degree or AuD. Twelve unit hours of coursework below the graduate level may be allowed with advisor approval. The core course requirements can include SH 906 as a mentored teaching experience, or another opportunity for the student to gain teaching experience can be arranged.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should refer to the program website for the most up-to-date admission requirements and application deadlines. General Doctoral Program Policies The expectation is that all projects will be substantial and publishable. There must be different personnel on each of the committees to ensure that the student is getting a wide range of input. The PhD faculty will review committee rosters for all doctoral students.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD and MFA applicants can only apply for the fall semester.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD Fall 2027 application deadlines fall between December 1 and January 15 depending on the programme (for example Biostatistics and Computer Science December 1; Biology and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry December 2; Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Linguistics and Political Science December 15; English and Mathematics January 11; Classical Studies, Philosophy, Earth & Environment and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Applications close at 11:59pm Boston time on the deadline.

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