Overview

This program is an excellent research track for students who are interested in becoming academic researchers in speech, language & hearing sciences – including students who have previously earned clinical certification in speech-language pathology or who want to pursue an academic or research career in audiology.

Features

We prepare our students to excel through a combination of advanced academic work, extensive lab experiences and mentored, original research.

With the resources of Boston University and the surrounding area, doctoral students have the opportunity to take courses in a wide variety of departments across Boston University (e.g. psychology, linguistics, graduate medical sciences, education, engineering, and neuroscience), and to benefit from other university offerings in the area.

The Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences program is designed to be individualized and to combine academic work with multiple research experiences.

Programme Structure

Topics include:

psychology
linguistics
medicine
rehabilitation
education
public health
the neurobiology of aging
autism
brain-mapping
biomedical engineering
biostatistics
health policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Linguistics Speech Pathology View 71 other PhDs in Linguistics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts
Standardized Test Scores
Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
CV/Resume
Application Fee
Interview

Tuition Fee

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International

63798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 60 months.
National

63798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

63798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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