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• Applications are accepted yearly beginning mid-October
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• The last day to submit an application is in the first week of January
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• Offers of admission are sent out on April 1

• A four-year degree from an accredited university
• We strongly recommend applicants possess a minimum 3.4 sub-GPA in the 10 full university courses most recently completed
• Applicants whose first language is not English require:
  • A minimum   score of 105 on the internet-based version, or;
  • An overall score of 7.5 on the , or;
  • A minimum score of 135 on the Duolingo English test
• Two letters of academic reference (applicants who have not taken courses at the university level for more than five years may provide professional letters of reference)
• One professional or personal reference from an individual who knows the applicant well from a non-academic setting (e.g. work supervisor, coach, clergy member, etc.)
• Fulfilled prerequisites (must have been completed within the last 10 years)
• A completed Statement of Intent which is part of the ORPAS online application
• A completed Casper test
• A complete Curriculum Vitae (CV)

All applicants are required to complete Casper as part of their application. Casper is an online, open-response situational judgement test that takes 65-85 minutes to complete.

You will register for CSP-10211 (assessment code) and Casper 2 (assessment type).

Casper measures different personal and professional skills that the School believes are important for successful students and graduates to our program. It will complement the other tools we use for applicant review and evaluation, and we require Casper as part of our efforts to enhance fairness in our selection process.

How to sign up for Casper

• Go to takecasper.com to create an Acuity Insights account and register to complete Casper.
  
  • You will register for CSP-10211 (assessment code) and Casper 2 (assessment type) using your ORPAS ID and a piece of government-issued photo ID.
  • Please register with the email address you are using for your application and check it regularly, as there may be updates to the schedule.
• Select a Casper test date from the available testing dates and times, which have been approved in line with our admissions timelines.
  
  • These are the only testing dates for applying to our program and no additional tests are likely to be scheduled.
• Register for your test at least 3 days before your preferred thest date and time to allow time to perform a system requirements check and take the sample test in your account. Last-minute bookings are not recommended.
• Ensure you have selected ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ Audiology or ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ Speech-Language Pathology for distribution before the distribution deadline on the Dates and Fees page. 

Technical Requirements

• Valid email address (the same one you will use to submit your application).
• Desktop or laptop computer, ideally using Windows or macOS.
  • Smartphones and tablets are not supported.
• Working webcam and microphone.
  • Wired inputs on your computer's built-in microphone are recommended.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection with download speed of at least 1.5 Mbps and upload speed of at least 2 Mbps.

Personal Computing Equipment

Students in both the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology programs are required to utilize specialized computer software as part of their courses. As such:

• Students are required to have access to a personal computer/laptop that runs Windows 10 or Mac OS for the purposes of completing coursework and utilizing specialized software
• App-based devices (Chromebook, Android Tablet, iPad) do not have the computing capabilities to run the required specialized software

ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ values diversity and we strong encourage Indigeous students to apply to our MClSc programs. Indigenous applicants will be required to self-identify in the online ORPAS application. Students who self-identify as Indigenous should upload Affirmation documentation to ORPAS.

• Two admission seats in the School of CSD are reserved for Indigenous students who are Canadian citizens and have completed a four-year undergraduate degree. We strongly recommend that applicants have a minimum sub-GPA of 3.0.
• Indigenous applicants, like all applicants, are reviewed independently
• To be considered, applicants must indicate their Indigenous identity and upload appropriate documentation as part of their ORPAS application. They may also be contacted by the university’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives if additional information is required
• A list of Approved Modes of Affirmation can be found on the
• Please note, self-identifying as Indigenous does not remove your application from the general applicant pool

Confidentiality

All personal documentation is kept in the strictest confidence and securly housed with the Indigenous Student Centre. The personal information is collected under the authority of the University of ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ Ontario Act, 1982. The information is collected for the purposes of offering accessible admission pathways for Indigenous applicants and providing additional support for applicants who become students. For further information about this collection, please contact Arielle Bresette, Manager of Indigenous Admissions and Enrollment or the Indigenous Student Centre directly at 519-661-4095.

Given the intensity, breadth, and depth of the information and clinical training, students in the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology programs must possess very strong cognitive, communication, sensory, and interpersonal skills necessary for the provision of safe, ethical, and effective assessment, treatment, counseling, and educational services. Prior to applying to our programs, potential candidates are strongly encouraged to review the ‘Essential Skills’ documents and carefully reflect on whether they meet the requirements for these professions:

• Speech-Language Pathology: Essential skills and attributes
• Audiology: Essential skills and attributes

Accessible Education (AE) at ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ provides supports and services to students with disabilities at ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾, including academic accommodation. Academic accommodation consists of arrangements that allow a student with a disability a fair opportunity to engage in academic activities and fulfill essential course and program requirements. Accommodation does not fundamentally alter content of exams, standards for assigning grades, or requirements that students independently demonstrate their knowledge of course material.

Because of the individualized nature of accommodation, students and prospective students are encouraged to meet with an Accessible Education counsellor to obtain information about specific accommodations and services that may be available to them. Please see more information here.

Some academic accommodations, such as those for traditional lecture-based courses, may not be suitable or appropriate when students are completing clinical placements. In such instances, accommodations that are specific and can be operationalized to learning in clinical placement contexts will need to be considered. Students who receive academic accommodations for clinical placements continue to be responsible for meeting the essential competencies required by the Program and the profession. Students are also responsible for ensuring academic accommodations are updated each term and are in place early for clinical placements.

Before applying or accepting an offer of admission to the School of CSD, prospective students should be aware of the following:

• The Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology programs are two-year (6 term), full-time, in-person programs. We do not have the traditional Fall and/or Winter reading weeks that University undergraduate programs have. Applicants must be prepared to be a full-time student during the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer terms. Students must be prepared to participate in daytime and evening classes, abd evening and weekend practicums.
• Students must obtain and complete all mandatory immunizations, vaccinations, medical and non-medical requirements specified by ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾, the School of CSD, and other community-based sites.
• Students must also be aware that at this time most community-based placement sites (e.g., hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community clinics) have pre-placement policies for students which include mandatory vaccination requirements. Students will be required to be compliant with the policy requirements of placement sites to participate in placements in those facilities. If students are not compliant with those policies, they cannot participate in those placements and will fail to meet clinical graduation requirements. Students who fail to meet clinical graduation requirements will not be eligible to complete the program.
• Students must obtain, pay for, and submit documentation of a clear Criminal Record Check-Vulnerable Sector Screening (CRC-VSS) as required by clinical placement facilities.
• Students are encouraged to have a strong foundation in math, anatomy and physiology, and science prior to applying to the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology programs.
• Students must attend and pay for all costs associated with the clinical placements assigned to them (e.g., housing accommodations, travel, etc.)
• Students are expected to participate in all aspects of the CSD program, including:
  
  • Oral presentations in front of groups/peers
  • Fast turn-around in clinical documentation
  • Interacting with clients and care-providers
  • Receiving feedback about clinical and academic performance
  • In-person and individual practical evaluations
  • Audio and/or videorecording of client sessions
  • Speech-Language Pathology students are required to participate in anatomy cadaver labs

These are program expectations that cannot be waived. Please consider that you must participate in these important aspects of clinical training and help that guide your admission acceptance decision-making process.

Applicants seeking special consideration for extenuating circumstances that may have affected their application, may submit a Request for Special Consideration form (available upon request) to the Admission Committee for review. All requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documentation (medical, personal, academic, etc.) must accompany the form. Requests for special consideration must be submitted by the application deadline. Send an email to earmouth@uwo.ca for more information and to receive a copy of the Request for Special Consideration form.

Grade point average (GPA) calculations are completed by ORPAS. A calculation of the sub-GPA for admission purposes will be completed based on the final 20 half courses of university academic study (i.e., the equivalent of 10 full courses or 60 credit hours) completed by December 31 of the fall term preceding the application deadline. Summer, part-time, intersession, distance education and undergraduate and graduate university courses taken beyond the four-year undergraduate degree are also included. Because the GPA does not include all university undergraduate courses, it is referred to as a sub-GPA.

For applicants currently enrolled in the fourth year of a bachelor's degree program, this calculation starts with the applicant's final fall term grades (completed by December 31) and moves back in chronological order based on the courses listed on the transcript. Where grades must be extracted from a term to achieve the equivalent of 10 full courses, the average of that year (e.g., applicant's second year) will be used.

ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ does not include marks from the following types of courses in the calculation of an applicant's sub-GPA:

• Internship/placement or activity-type courses
• Bachelor of Education
• Certificate or diploma program
• Non-convertible grades (e.g. pass/fail)

Exchange program grades are included in the admission sub-GPA if they are convertible.

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Tuition covers some, but not all, of the costs associated with obtaining and the university supporting the administration of the MClSc degree. ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ takes the full sum of tuition and divides it by three so that you are billed equally three times per year at the beginning of each term (January 1, May 1, and September 1). Students can view last years’ tuition by term at the .

Tuition and fees are due within five business days of the beginning of each term. Graduate students have the option of paying half of their tuition and fees within five business days of the beginning of each term and paying the balance due five weeks later.

A non-refundable tuition deposit of $500 is required to hold a spot in the MClSc program. The deadline to pay the deposit is June 1st.

Tuition and Fees for 2023-24 Academic Year
Residency	Type	Fall Term*	Winter Term*	Summer Term*	Total*
Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident	Tuition	$3764.67	$3764.67	$3764.67	$11,294.01
	Fees	$1,482.22	$1,482.22	$1,482.22	$4,446.66
International	Tuition	$12,470.67	$12,470.67	$12,470.67	$37,412.01
	Fees	$1,734.24	$1,734.24	$1,734.24	$5,202.72

What is the minimum sub-GPA needed to be eligible?

We strongly recommend that applicants possess a minimum sub-GPA of 3.4. Please note that meeting the sub-GPA does not guarantee admission.

I heard enrollment is increasing. Is that true?

We normally accept approximately 50 students in SLP and 32 in Audiology. Enrollment for Fall 2025 will be increasing; we will be accepting 102 students across both programs. However, the distribution of the additional seats across the two programs is yet to be determined.

If I am applying in my last year of my Bachelor’s degree, when do I need to complete my degree by?

Applicants must receive their degree and provide proof of degree completion by June 30.

Can prerequisite courses be in progress at the time of application?

Prerequisite courses may be in progress at the time of application. Transcripts showing registration in prerequisite courses must be submitted to ORPAS by January 30. Students who are admitted into the program must complete all prerequisite courses by June 30.

Can I take the prerequisite courses in the upcoming Winter or Spring semesters?

Yes, you may take the prerequisite courses in the upcoming Winter or Spring semesters. In your application, you must note these courses as IPR for in progress. You will also need to upload proof of enrollment in the courses into ORPAS, using the SAM tool. Any offer of admission would be contingent on completing and passing the courses. You will also be required to ensure your Winter/Spring transcripts are uploaded into ORPAS by June 30.

There are two courses listed together on the preapproved courses form. Does this mean I have to take both to fulfill the prerequisite?

In certain instances, the necessary content is spread across two courses. In the instances that are outlined in the preapproved course documents, if two courses are listed together, this means that both must be completed to fulfill the prerequisite. For example, if you'd like to use either HEALTHSCI 2300 or 3300 to satisfy the prerequisite, you will also need to take (or have taken) the other course in the pair.

How do I upload additional documents such as course approval emails into ORPAS?

Please use the SAM tool to upload any additional documents into ORPAS.

I have been out of school for more than five years. Must I have two academic references, or can I use professional references?

If you have been out of school for more than five years, you may use professional references rather than academic for your application.

How is my sub-GPA calculated?

Your sub-GPA is the basis of your admission. A calculation of the sub-GPA for admission purposes will be completed based on the final 20 half courses of university academic study (i.e., the equivalent of 10 full courses or 60 credit hours) completed by December 31 of the fall term preceding the application deadline. Summer, part-time, intersession, distance education, and undergraduate and graduate university courses taken beyond the four-year undergraduate degree are also included. Because the GPA does not include all university undergraduate courses, it is referred to as a sub-GPA.

English is not my first language. Do I need to provide proof of English language proficiency?

If English is not your first language but you attended studies in English in a country where the official language is English, you may be exempt from having to provide proof of English language proficiency. Alternatively, if you have taken at least two years of in-person studies in English in Canada, you may also be exempt. Please reach out to Canbulat Ozkurt, International Recruitment Coordinator, to confirm.

Applicants who do not fall into the above-mentioned criteria must provide proof of English language proficiency. The following methods are acceptable:

• A minimum TOEFL score of 105 on the internet-based version, or;
• An overall score of 7.5 on the IELTS, or;
• An overall score of 135 on the Duolingo English test.

 

I did a semester abroad or I took one semester of classes outside of a full degree program. Do I need to provide transcripts for those?

Yes, you must provide transcripts for ALL academic studies you have taken. For schools in Ontario, you will request the transcripts directly in ORPAS. For schools outside of Ontario, transcripts must be received directly from the institution at professional@ouac.on.ca. The deadline to receive transcripts is January 30, 2025.

 I did a semester abroad. Do I need a WES evaluation for this?

No, we do not require a WES evaluation for semesters abroad. However, ORPAS must receive transcripts from all institutions you have studied with, including those in semesters abroad.

I am an international student, and my WES evaluation is delayed. What should I do?

We are mindful of delays with WES evaluation processing. Please reach out to Canbulat Ozkurt, International Recruitment Coordinator, directly regarding this issue. Additionally, please provide proof of payment for your WES evaluation in your application as a placeholder until you can access your evaluation.

Is a curriculum vitae (CV) required for my application? Do you have a CV that I can reference?

Yes, CVs are now required for all applicants. Please see our sample CV here.

• Provide one Professional or Personal Reference from an individual who knows the applicant well from a non-academic setting (e.g. work supervisor, coach, clergy member, etc)
• Provide at least two letters of academic reference (applicants who have not taken courses at the university level for more than five years may provide professional letters of reference)
  • Sample Letter (PDF)
• Complete a "Statement of Intent" that is part of the
• Provide a up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Overview of Prerequisites

There has been a change in our prerequisites. For the 2026-27 and 2027-28 admission cycles, we will accept prerequisites consistent with our prior prequisite requirements (see prerequisite legacy documents) OR our current prerequisite requirements. Thereafter, we will only accept our current prerequisite requirements as described below. 

Prior prerequisite requirements

Our prior prerequisite requirements can be found here. Accepted until January 2027.

Current prerequisite requirements

Applicants are required to complete the stated prerequisite undergraduate university level courses with a pass in each course in order to be considered for the MClSc program. Prerequisites must have been completed within the past 10 years.

• Child development (0.5 full course equivalents);
• Statistics (0.5 full course equivalents);
• Human Anatomy or Human Physiology (1.0 full course equivalents);
• Phonetics (0.5 full course equivalents);
• General Linguistics (0.5 full course equivalents)

Description of Prerequisite Courses

Child Development (0.5 full course equivalents):

We accept courses that cover a broad range of developmental issues (cognition, perception, social, emotional, sensorimotor, language) across the entire child developmental stage. We do not accept courses that are limited to language development or language disorders. Nor do we accept courses that are limited to biological growth.

Elementary Statistics (0.5 full course equivalents):

We accept statistics courses that address most of the basic statistical methods including statistical inference, experimental design, sampling design, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing for means and proportions, regression and correlation.

Human Anatomy or Human Physiology (1.0 full course equivalents):

We accept courses on general human anatomy or physiology that covers the structure and/or physiological principles of human neural, muscular and respiratory systems.

Phonetics (0.5 full course equivalents):

We accept courses that are fully dedicated to phonetics (sound patterns of English, including transcription of normal speech), but courses that have only a component related to phonetics are not acceptable, nor are courses on speech disorders. Phonology courses are not accepted.

General Linguistics (0.5 full course equivalent)

We accept courses that cover all aspects of general linguistics, this course should include semantics, pragmatics, syntax, phonology, phonetics, morphology, language acquisition. Courses in language development or acquisition alone are not acceptable, nor are courses on language disorders.

How to Verify Prerequisites

We have reviewed a number of courses from a variety of institutions across Canada. A number of courses have been pre-approved by the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders. To view a list of pre-approved courses, visit the Approved Prerequisites page and then select the institution. For example, clicking on the University of Alberta will open a list of prerequisite courses that we have previously accepted from the University of Alberta in Edmonton.

Please note that the acceptable list is subject to change and not all courses listed on the Approved Prerequisites section are necessarily offered at any given time. It is the applicant’s responsibility to confirm course offerings with the institution of interest.

If the course you would like to use to satisfy a prerequisite does not appear on the Approved Prerequisites section of the website, you must obtain pre-approval from the department and submit this documentation with the program application. You must submit the Prerequisite Verification Form to get approval.

Please check the course content carefully with the criteria listed above. If it does not fit, please do not send a request for verification. It will not be accepted.

• Provide one Professional or Personal Reference from someone who knows the applicant well from a non-academic setting (e.g. work supervisor, coach, clergy member, etc)
• Provide at least two letters of academic reference (Applicants who have not taken courses at the university level for more than five years may provide professional letters of reference)
  • Sample Letter (PDF)
• Complete a "Statement of Intent" that is part of the
• Provide a up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Overview of Prerequisites

There has been a change in our prerequisites. For the 2026-27 and 2027-28 admission cycles, we will accept prerequisites consistent with our prior prerequisite requirements (see prerequisite legacy documents) OR our current prerequisite requirements. Thereafter, we will only accept our current prerequisite requirements as described below. 

Prior prerequisite requirements

Our prior prerequisite requirements can be found here. Accepted until January 2027.

Current prerequisite requirements

Applicants are required to complete the stated prerequisite undergraduate university level courses with a pass in each course in order to be considered for the MClSc program. Prerequisites must have been completed within the past 10 years.

• Child development (0.5 full course equivalents);
• Statistics (0.5 full course equivalents);
• Human Anatomy or Human Physiology (1.0 full course equivalents);
• Phonetics (0.5 full course equivalents);
• General Linguistics (0.5 full course equivalents)

Description of Prerequisite Courses

Child Development (0.5 full course equivalents):

We accept courses that cover a broad range of developmental issues (cognition, perception, social, emotional, sensorimotor, language) across the entire child developmental stage. We do not accept courses that are limited to language development or language disorders. Nor do we accept courses that are limited to biological growth.

Elementary Statistics (0.5 full course equivalents):

We accept statistics courses that address most of the basic statistical methods including statistical inference, experimental design, sampling design, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing for means and proportions, regression and correlation.

Human Anatomy or Human Physiology (1.0 full course equivalents):

We accept courses on general human anatomy or physiology that covers the structure and/or physiological principles of human neural, muscular and respiratory systems.

Phonetics (0.5 full course equivalents):

We accept courses that are fully dedicated to phonetics (sound patterns of English, including transcription of normal speech), but courses that have only a component related to phonetics are not acceptable, nor are courses on speech disorders. Phonology courses are not accepted.

General Linguistics (0.5 full course equivalent)

We accept courses that cover all aspects of general linguistics, this course should include semantics, pragmatics, syntax, phonology, phonetics, morphology, language acquisition. Courses in language development or acquisition alone are not acceptable, nor are courses on language disorders.

How to Verify Prerequisites

We have reviewed a number of courses from a variety of institutions across Canada. A number of courses have been pre-approved by the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders. To view a list of pre-approved courses, visit the Approved Prerequisites page and then select the institution. For example, clicking on the University of Alberta will open a list of prerequisite courses that we have previously accepted from the University of Alberta in Edmonton.

Please note that the acceptable list is subject to change and not all courses listed on the Approved Prerequisites section are necessarily offered at any given time. It is the applicant’s responsibility to confirm course offerings with the institution of interest.

If the course you would like to use to satisfy a prerequisite does not appear on the Approved Prerequisites section of the website, you must obtain pre-approval from the department and submit this documentation with the program application. You must submit the Prerequisite Verification Form to get approval.

Please check the course content carefully with the criteria listed above. If it does not fit, please do not send a request for verification. It will not be accepted.