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Careers in Audiology & Speech Pathology

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Clinical Involvement

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Application Process

• Application System
  • In Ontario, ORPAS is the main application system used for Ontario AuD and SLP Programs
  • Applications across the rest of Canada are done through the individual institution.
• Entrance Exam
  • Entrance exams are not required for entrance to AuD or SLP programs in Canada.
  • To become a licensed Audiologist or SLP, however, you must pass the CETP Exams.
• Selecting Schools
  • It is essential to select schools that are not only a good fit for you academically, but also a good fit for your values, skills, interests, and that will help you become the professional you want to be. Take time to research programs prior to the application process. Here are some factors you should consider:
    • Admission Requirements
    • Institutional mission, goals, and values
    • Size of cohort
    • Location
    • Your professional interests as it aligns with the school’s mission and training
• Reference Letters
  • Confirm your letter writers at least 3 months before you plan to apply. You should determine specific letter requirements and quantities from your programs of choice. Letters are most commonly required from at least one of the following categories:
    • Science Faculty
    • Non-Science Faculty
    • Faculty Advisor
    • Employer
    • Physical Therapist
    • Healthcare Provider
    • Volunteer Supervisor
    • Speech Language Pathologist or Audiologist
• Timeline
  • The application process lasts approximately 8-12 months. You should submit your primary application as soon as possible according to the ORPAS Key Dates
• Statement of Intent
  • The 1st section should be a maximum of 3,000 characters and should address the following topics:
    • Outline reasons for choosing speech‑language pathology as a career
    • Highlight specific personal attributes that would be relevant for the profession
    • Emphasize academic and non‑academic accomplishments
    • Outline reasons for choosing the MHSc program in speech‑language pathology
    • Demonstrate current knowledge about the profession of speech‑language pathology.
  • The 2nd section is a summary of volunteer experiences & should list:
    • Volunteer experiences in the field of speech‑language pathology and/or audiology in point form, including dates, duration, total hours, populations, and the nature of activities in which the applicant participated; and
    • Other relevant volunteer experiences, including dates, duration, populations, and activities.

Academic Prerequisites

• Speech, Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) Academic Programs List

• American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Programs Directory
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) EdFind

Course	Required for Canadian Schools?	Required for American Schools?
Linguistics	Most	Yes
Psychology	Yes	Yes
Anatomy & Physiology	Most	Many
Statistics	Yes	Most
Social Sciences & Humanities	Some	Some
Physics	Many	Most
Mathematics	Some	Some
General Chemistry	Some	Some