Overview
Students pursuing a Ph.D. in SCSD have varied educational backgrounds, including both clinical and related non-clinical fields.
Key Features
- Students at McGill University who enter the Communication Sciences and Disorders program from a related field (e.g., Psychology, Linguistics) or without a master’s thesis complete a Qualifying year, which includes coursework and a research project.
- This flexible entry attracts independent scholars with diverse backgrounds and interests, which creates a stimulating and enriched training environment.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Thesis
- Advanced Research Seminar
- Research Project
- Doctoral Comprehensive
- Intermediate Statistics
- Univariate/Multivariate Analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
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Disciplines
Human Medicine Linguistics View 9 other PhDs in Linguistics in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should normally have a master's degree with thesis or its equivalent in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field (e.g., psychology, linguistics).
- Students who possess an appropriate bachelor’s degree or master’s degree without thesis will also be considered for the Ph.D. program, but, if admitted, must first complete a Qualifying year of coursework and a research project.
- All applications received by the application deadlines are automatically considered for any internal funding or awards made available to the Department for recruitment purposes. Students who apply for Fall admission generally have the most options with respect to applying for external funding as well as for being considered for internal support.
Tuition Fee
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International
16122 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16122 CAD per year during 36 months. -
National
2624 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2624 CAD per year during 36 months.
Funding
McGill University is committed to provide financial support for graduate education. Through Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) and other academic units, McGill is working to increase the number of student fellowships and scholarships, exploring new avenues for student support, and making it easier to disburse existing funds. Our competitive funding support offers, coupled with Montreal’s low cost of living, makes graduate studies at McGill a wise educational investment.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.