Overview

Students in the Ph.D. Communication Sciences and Disorders program at McGill University develop the skills and expertise necessary to conceive and conduct innovative, independent research and to prepare for a career of lifelong scholarship.

Features

All Ph.D. students complete a comprehensive exam, attend Research Seminars in the department, and conduct an independent doctoral thesis. The School's doctoral program follows a mentor model and students work closely with faculty supervisors who have international reputations in their respective areas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Thesis

Advanced Research Seminar

Research Project

Doctoral Comprehensive

Intermediate Statistics

Univariate/Multivariate Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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86

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montréal, Canada

Disciplines

Speech Pathology View 3 other PhDs in Speech Pathology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

an undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology, Linguistics, Cognitive Science) with a minimum of a B average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). However, note that most admitted students are performing much higher than this level;

proof of English competency, if required.

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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

18604 CAD / year

≈ 18604 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3026 CAD / year

≈ 3026 CAD / year

Living costs

Montréal

Canada

1074 - 1759 CAD / month

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

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.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Available Scholarships

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

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