Doctor of Audiology at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

A full-time, on-campus, four-year Doctor of Audiology of at least 101 credits, ranked among the best programs in the nation by U.S. News. It features clinical exposure from the start across more than 40 clinical sites, research with teams working on advanced hearing technology including cochlear implants, and a three-term externship equal to 2,000 clinical hours.

Faculty: School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences | Department: Communication Science and Disorders | Duration: 4 years (11 terms, including 3 summer terms) | Intake: Fall (August); applications open July 15, 2026 and close January 15, 2027 (December 15 recommended) | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance disorders across the lifespan: audiology assessment, amplification, physics and physiology of sound, neuroscience of communication, vestibular assessment, physiologic and pediatric assessment, management of adult hearing loss, practice management, research strategies and statistical literacy, plus clinical procedures labs and an externship year.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates to be entry-level audiologists; meets state licensure requirements and clinical practicum requirements for the CCC and American Board Certification in Audiology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; minimum GPA 3.0 (3.5 or higher strongly recommended); at least one 3-credit course each in physical/biological science, social science and statistics (no communication science-specific prerequisites); three letters of recommendation, two from college instructors in the applicant's major; apply through CSDCAS; technical standards; no interview required; GRE not required. International applicants whose native language is not English: TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.5 or Duolingo 140 (on the new TOEFL scale, 5.0 with all sub-scores of 4.0 or higher).

Domestic applicants: USD 32,140 a year (2026-27). Pennsylvania-resident graduate tuition, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Graduate Programs list, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 40,686 a year (2026-27). Out-of-state (non-PA resident) graduate tuition, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Graduate Programs list, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

Intake: Fall (August); applications open July 15, 2026 and close January 15, 2027 (December 15 recommended)

Duration: 4 years (11 terms, including 3 summer terms)

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