Communication Sciences and Disorders

Home to the National Centre for Audiology and the H.A. Leeper Speech and Hearing Clinic, the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) educates students in the professions of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. Audiologists and speech-language pathologists work with people who have impairments, disabilities and handicaps.

They investigate the symptoms, causes, and treatments of these impairments, disabilities and handicaps. They also conduct research into swallowing and communication.

Program Length

• 6 Terms

Program Design

• Full-time study
• Course-based

Funding Information

• Western Financial Assistance

Admission Requirements

• Four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university.

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

Additional Requirements

• Prospective students should be aware that a criminal records check or VSS (vulnerable sector screening) may be required by other facilities used for clinical or co-op placements or experiences related to an academic course assignment.

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). Minimum acceptable score is 8 out of 9 with no individual score falling below 6.
• The Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB). Minimum acceptable score is 80 on each section and an overall score of 88.

Application Deadline

• Early January - Acceptance notification on April 1

Fields of Research

• Audiology
• Speech Language Pathology