Health Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Speech Sciences (Vancouver)
University of British Columbia, Canada
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Undergraduate applications are for Winter Session (September 2027 to April 2028) or Summer Session (
Health Sciences
University of British Columbia, Canada
This program prepares students to teach all age ranges of individuals who are blind or visually impaired to travel safely and efficiently through their environment. Completion of the program will allow students to apply for certification with the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS).
Faculty: Faculty of Education | Department: Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, and Special Education | Study mode: On campus / Online combination | Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
A new cohort starts every other year, and begins in the summer of even years (e.g., 2024, 2026). The Graduate Certiicate in O&M is 15 credits.
For individuals who do not have background in visual impairment with accompanying approved university courses that meet the pre-requisites, 9 additional credit hours of coursework, plus completion of a self-study program in braille reading and writing, are required.
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.
Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD): May 2027 intake.
Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD): September 2027 intake.
Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD), May 2027 intake: applications open 16 October 2026; application deadline for Canadian applicants 8 January 2027; application deadline for international applicants 16 October 2026.
Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD), September 2027 intake: applications open 10 July 2026; application deadline for Canadian applicants 16 October 2026; application deadline for international applicants 10 July 2026.
Graduate application fee for 2027W and 2028S: $120.75 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents; $168.25 for students on a study permit; $166.50 for master's-level business programmes (IMBA, MBAN, EMBA, MBA, PMBA, MM). The fee is non-refundable and required for each programme and intake.
Apply through the official page: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission
Health Sciences
University of British Columbia, Canada
Health Sciences
University of British Columbia, Canada
Health Sciences
University of British Columbia, Canada
Health Sciences
University of British Columbia, Canada
Health Sciences
University of British Columbia, Canada
Health Sciences
University of British Columbia, Canada
Health Sciences
University of British Columbia, Canada
Health Sciences
University of British Columbia, Canada
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