McGill SLP MSc.A.: Admissions Guide 2026-2027

McGill UniversitySpeech Language PathologyMontreal, Quebec, Canada2026-2027 cycle

McGill's two-year MSc(A) in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Non-Thesis, Speech-Language Pathology combines coursework with supervised clinical training. Applicants need the specified prerequisites, a qualifying CGPA and Casper results. Eligible files receive faculty review of academic and professional potential.

Program: MSc(A) in Communication Sciences and Disorders; Non-Thesis; Speech-Language Pathology
Credential: M.Sc.A.
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Casper: Required · CSP-10211 (English); CSP-20200F (French)
Next deadline: January 15, 2027 (Application and supporting documents deadline)
Length: Two years

Casper Requirement for McGill University Speech Language Pathology

McGill University Speech Language Pathology requires Casper for the 2026-2027 cycle.

Test to book: Canada Casper 2 (English or French) · CSP-10211 (English); CSP-20200F (French)
Languages: English, French
Other Acuity assessments: Duet (not required)

Upcoming Casper test dates

October 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
October 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
October 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
October 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
October 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
October 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
October 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
October 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
November 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST
November 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST
November 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST
November 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST
December 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST
December 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST
January 7, 2027 at 8:00 PM EST
January 14, 2027 at 8:00 PM EST

Earlier test dates in this cycle have already passed.

Test dates can change: confirm availability in your Acuity Insights account at takecasper.com.

Take Casper in whichever offered language is more comfortable. Results are valid for one admissions cycle.

Casper format

Casper is an online, open-response situational judgment test run by Acuity Insights. The current format has 11 scenarios (4 video-response and 7 typed-response) with 2 questions each and takes about 65 to 85 minutes, including optional breaks. Typed-response scenarios allow 3.5 minutes to answer both questions.

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McGill University Speech Language Pathology Application Deadlines 2026-2027

Apply through: McGill graduate online application (Slate)
Applications open: September 15, 2026

What	When
Application and supporting documents deadline	January 15, 2027upcoming

McGill University Speech Language Pathology Admissions Statistics

Period: Recent years; exact years not specified

Average GPA: 3.8/4.0 mean GPA of admitted students in recent years
Share of applicant pool admitted: Approximately 10%

Eligibility Requirements for McGill University Speech Language Pathology

Degree / credits: Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university
Citizenship: Non-Canadians must already live in Canada when applying. Those living in Canada by the application deadline must contact the School with proof of residence for special permission to apply.
Language proficiency: All applicants provide an English proficiency statement and self-rating plus information about their French proficiency. Applicable international applicants must submit accepted English test results; French is not required for every practicum, but English-only placements are limited.

Non-Canadians living outside Canada at the application deadline cannot be accepted.

Other requirements

Clinical-placement criminal background check: Required for placements in public settings.
Work authorization for applicable international students: The program has mandatory work placements; obtain a co-op work permit before placement and submit the required medical exam with study- and work-permit applications.

Selection Factors McGill University Considers

Prerequisites

Course	Requirement
Statistics	3 credits Course must cover computation of ANOVA or multiple regression; upload its outline.
Linguistics	At least 6 credits Must include 3 credits in Introduction to Linguistics and 3 credits in Phonetics.
Psychology	At least 6 credits Part of the 18 credits required across linguistics, psychology and related areas.
Related areas	Up to 3 credits may count Neuroscience, physiology, anatomy, education, health or rehabilitation sciences may count toward the 18-credit group. Total prerequisites: 21 credits; completed or in progress before entry, with enrolment documentation.

GPA

How it is calculated: Undergraduate cumulative GPA (CGPA), out of 4.0; applicants enter a GPA for each institution attended.
Minimum: 3.0/4.0

A CGPA below 3.0/4.0 cannot be considered. McGill reports a 3.8/4.0 mean for students admitted in recent years.

Admissions tests

IELTS or TOEFL English proficiency (required for some applicants): Required for applicable non-Canadian applicants whose mother tongue is not English and who lack a degree taught in English; the program expects at least CEFR C1-equivalent proficiency.

Experience and volunteer hours

Recommended.

Teaching or related experience strengthens files, even if not field-specific. Research involvement and extracurriculars are highlighted. Experience in teaching or research helps.

Supplementary application

Submit McGill's two-page CV form with contact information for two verifiers; unofficial transcripts from every university; a statistics course outline; prerequisite-course details; English and French proficiency information; and two references, one academic and one addressing professionalism and clinical potential. A personal statement is not required.

How applicants are ranked

McGill screens prerequisite completion or a detailed completion plan, GPA and Casper results. Faculty then independently review eligible files for academic achievements and potential and professional experience and potential; offers reflect a holistic assessment of both. The published process does not describe an MMI.

Interview Format at McGill University

No interview is described in McGill's published SLP selection process.

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Curriculum at McGill University Speech Language Pathology

Program length: Two years
Structure: An 82-credit, two-year program spanning coursework and supervised clinical practica. Year-one courses run through fall, winter and summer, with a spring practicum; year two includes further practica and a 60-day internship at the end of the academic year.
Campuses: Downtown Montreal campus

The M.Sc.A. curriculum emphasizes the understanding of fundamental principles and theories, and their present or potential clinical applications. Students engage in research projects and interprofessional training, preparing for certification by the Ordre des orthophonistes et audiologistes du Québec and national bodies. The program trains students in evidence-based practice for speech, language, and swallowing disorders and focuses on fundamental principles and their clinical applications, with a balance of theory, research, and hands-on training in Montreal's diverse healthcare settings.

Campus and facilities

Located on McGill's downtown Montreal campus, the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers state-of-the-art clinics for observational learning. Affiliations include McGill University Health Centre and pediatric hospitals for practica placements. Access research labs focused on neuroimaging and child language development. Montreal's bilingual environment supports training in English and French services.

Tuition and Funding at McGill University

Rates vary by residency: Quebec residents pay lower tuition than Canadian out-of-province or international students. Consult McGill's graduate fees page. Awards include entrance scholarships and teaching assistantships; apply separately by program deadlines.

McGill University's Mission and Values

McGill University's School of Communication Sciences and Disorders emphasizes client-centered, evidence-based clinical practice. The program instills core competencies for assessing and treating communication disorders across the lifespan.

Our students are trained in client-centered and evidence-based clinical practice for persons with speech, language and swallowing disorders. We hope to instill a commitment to lifelong learning, scholarly inquiry and research, leadership, professionalism, cultural safety, and social accountability.

What Applicants Are Saying

Students report success with a 3.4 undergraduate GPA bolstered by 4.0 grades in leveling courses. One applicant noted a 3.65 cumulative GPA and 3.85 in the final year as competitive. Students highlight research involvement and extracurriculars.

Shared by applicants and students on forums and communities. It is anecdotal, not official program information.

How to Prepare Your McGill University Speech Language Pathology Application

Map the 21 prerequisite credits, including introductory linguistics, phonetics and qualifying statistics; prepare the statistics outline.
Book the correct Casper language and test code for this cycle.
Complete McGill's two-page CV form and identify two verifiers.
Request one academic and one professionalism-focused reference.
Prepare transcripts and the required English and French proficiency information; check residence-based eligibility before applying.

More About McGill University Speech Language Pathology

Certification preparation: Prepares for certification by the Ordre des orthophonistes et audiologistes du Québec and national bodies.

Frequently Asked Questions About McGill University Speech Language Pathology

Does McGill SLP require Casper?

Yes. Book Canada Casper 2 in English (CSP-10211) or French (CSP-20200F); Duet is not required.

What is the minimum GPA?

An undergraduate CGPA of 3.0/4.0 is required; McGill reports a 3.8/4.0 mean among admitted students in recent years.

What are the prerequisites?

Complete 21 credits: qualifying statistics plus 18 credits across linguistics, psychology and permitted related areas, including introductory linguistics and phonetics.

Is there an SLP interview?

McGill's published SLP selection process describes screening and faculty file review, but does not list an interview.

How competitive is admission?

McGill says it admits approximately 10% of its applicant pool after holistic review of academic and professional potential.

Can international students apply?

Non-Canadians must live in Canada by the application deadline and contact the School with proof of residence for special permission to apply.

What is the Casper format?

Casper is an online, open-response situational judgment test.

Where can I find tuition?

Consult McGill's graduate tuition and fees information for your residency category.

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Last updated: September 26, 2026