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Communication Sciences and Disorders
Master of Clinical Science (MClSc)
The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) offers clinical programs in the fields audiology and speech-language pathology. The Master of Clinical Science (MCISc) degree in the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology are awarded upon successful completion of a two-year curriculum, over six consecutive terms, which includes classroom/laboratory work and clinical placement experiences.
Program Length
- 6 Terms
Program Design
- Full-time study
- Course-based
Funding Information
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fee schedules (per term) are posted on the Office of the Registrar's website at http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/fees_refunds/fee_schedules.html
Use this helpful tool, although designed to reflect costs associated with in person programs, to estimate how much money you will need to pay for your tuition, fees, and other expenses for a 12-month (three term) academic year.
Admission Requirements
- Four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university or college.
Additional Requirements
Before applying or accepting an offer of admission to the School of CSD, applicants should be aware of the following:
- The Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology fields are two-years (6 term), full-time, and in-person.
- Students must obtain and complete all mandatory immunizations, vaccinations, medical and non-medical requirements specified by Western University, the School of CSD, and other clinical facilities.
- Students must obtain, pay for, and submit documentation of a police Vulnerable Sector Screening (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 MClSc in Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate degree program.
- Students must attend and pay for all costs associated with the clinical placements assigned to them. Placements may not be in a student’s hometown and/or home province.
English Language Proficiency
Applicants whose first language is not English must furnish evidence of their proficiency in the use of the English language:
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). iBT (internet-Based Test):
- For tests taken before January 21, 2026, Western requires a minimum overall score of 86, with no individual section score below 20. Some programs may require a higher minimum and/or specific band scores. Western’s TOEFL ID is 0984.
- For tests taken on or after January 21, 2026, Western requires a minimum overall score of 4.5, with no individual section score below 4. Some programs may require a higher minimum and/or specific band scores. Western’s TOEFL ID is 0984.
- The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS Academic). Minimum acceptable score is 7.5 out of 9 with no individual score falling below 6.
- The Duolingo English Test. The minimum acceptable score is 135.
Applicants who are required to present evidence of proficiency in English must make their own arrangements to complete one of the above tests or programs and to have the official results sent directly to SGPS by the testing agency.
Application Deadline
- Mid-October - Application opens through ORPAS.
- Early January - Acceptance notification on April 1
Fields of Research
- Audiology
- Speech Language Pathology