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Speech Language Pathology (MSc) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Dalhousie's MSc in Speech-Language Pathology is described as the only 3-year SLP programme in Canada, with course-based and thesis options, delivered full-time in person in Halifax. Graduates meet the academic requirements to apply for Speech-Language & Audiology Canada certification and licensure in regulated provinces.

Faculty: Health / Graduate Studies  |  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

Academic courses and multiple practicum placements; the non-thesis option includes a research project (CMSD 7001/7002) and clinical practica including internship and externship, while thesis students complete an MSc thesis with a confirmed supervisor. Training covers assessment and diagnosis of communication and swallowing disorders, in-house clinics and treatment planning.

Career pathways

Speech-language pathologist, clinical educator, rehabilitation clinician, school-based SLP, research assistant or associate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Four-year bachelor's degree (honours a strong asset) with a minimum GPA of 3.3 (B+) over the last 60 credit hours; no specific prerequisite courses. English proficiency required unless exempt (for example Canadian citizens or a degree completed in English). Applications open mid-September and close mid-January for the fall intake, for both Canadian and international applicants.

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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