Communication Sciences and Disorders

The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) offers clinical programs specializing in areas related to audiology and speech-language pathology. The Master of Clinical Sciences (MCISc) degree in 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

• Western Financial Assistance

Admission Requirements

• Four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university.

Prerequisite courses and volunteer experience are required. Please visit CSD Admission Requirements for more information.

Additional Requirements

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.
• 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 Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology programs.
• 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). Minimum acceptable score is 105 for the internet version, or 260 for the standard electronic version. [Western's TOEFL ID is 0984].
• The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS Academic). Minimum acceptable score is 8 out of 9 with no individual score falling below 6.
• The Duolingo English Test. Minimum acceptable score is 135.

Application Deadline

• Early January - Acceptance notification on April 1

Fields of Research

• Audiology
• Speech Language Pathology