Program Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Communication Sciences and Disorders offered by the School of Communication Sciences & Disorders in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes in-depth and practical learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, research design, and scientific communication to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.
The program may also be taken as the Language Acquisition option focuses on the scientific exploration of language acquisition by different kinds of learners in diverse contexts. Students are introduced to theoretical and methodological issues on language acquisition from the perspectives of cognitive neuroscience, theoretical linguistics, psycholinguistics, education, communication sciences and disorders, and neuropsychology.
Keywords: speech, hearing, voice, language, language acquisition, psycholinguistics, speech perception, rehabilitation, neurolinguistics, bilingualism.
Unique Program Features
- The degree provides advanced, interdisciplinary research training in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders and a unique opportunity for integrated learning;
- Students benefit from small class sizes which ensures individualized attention and strong mentorship;
- The School has ongoing collaborations with units across McGill (Departments of Psychology, Linguistics, Education, Biomedical Engineering, Neurology and Neurosurgery, and Otolaryngology/Head and Neck surgery);
- Faculty members have strong links to Montreal-area research networks, such as the Centre for Research on Brain, Language, and Music and the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
Program Website
Department Contact
Graduate Program scsd [at] mcgill.ca (subject: PhD%20in%20Communication%20Sciences%20and%20Disorders) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | January 15 | January 15 |
| WINTER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.