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 2026-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Linguistics Speech Pathology View 59 other PhDs in Speech Pathology in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

Other requirements

General requirements

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

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year
Out-of-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About