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Audiology (MSc) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Entry-to-practice MSc in Audiology delivered in person in Halifax; the only three-year audiology programme in Canada, accredited by CACUP-ASLP. It combines coursework with hands-on clinical practica, including intensive placements in the summer of Year 2 and winter of Year 3, usually outside Halifax. Students complete either a research project (course-based) or a master's thesis.

Faculty: Health  |  Department: School of Communication Sciences and Disorders  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

First-year foundations in hearing science precede clinical learning in Dalhousie's audiology clinics, two intensive practicum blocks, and a research project or thesis supervised by faculty.

Career pathways

Clinical audiologist, paediatric audiologist, cochlear implant audiologist, audiological scientist or educator, industrial audiologist, in hospitals, clinics, schools and private practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Four-year bachelor's degree from a university of recognized standing; no specific prerequisite courses, though applicants often have backgrounds in human biology/physiology, psychology/neuroscience or linguistics. Minimum GPA 3.3/4.3 in the last 60 credit hours; recent successful applicants typically exceed the minimum. Clinical placements may require a criminal record check and up-to-date immunizations. Applications open September 15 and close January 15 for a September start. English language (Faculty of Graduate Studies minimums for applicants whose first language is not English): TOEFL iBT 92 (4.5 on the 1-6 scale for tests from 21 January 2026), IELTS Academic 7, PTE Academic 65 with no skill below 54, CAEL 70 with no band below 60, MET 64 with no skill below 53, or Dalhousie English for Academic Purposes Level 2 with A-.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate intakes: September, January and May.

General Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines: September admission June 1 (Canadian applicants) and April 1 (non-Canadian); January admission October 31 (Canadian) and August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission February 28 (Canadian) and December 31 (non-Canadian). Program deadlines may differ. The application fee is $115, payable online with the application.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.dal.ca/apply/

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