Key information Duration Full-time 84 months Start dates & application deadlines Starting August 2027 Apply before April 2027 January 15
deadline for receipt of all application materials if you're interested in financial aid Language English Duolingo English Test: 110 TOEFL iBT: 79 (OR) PTE Academic: 58 IELTS: 6.5 Credits 90 SCH Delivered On Campus Campus Location Detroit, United States Disciplines Speech Pathology Overview About the program The Communication Sciences and Disorders program seeks highly motivated students with research interests related to one or more areas of study. Our department at Wayne State University is located in close proximity to a large array of clinical and research facilities, including several major metropolitan health centers. Programme Structure Courses include: child language and literacy acquired cognitive-linguistic impairments in adults speech perception and production speech and language development in infants stuttering treatment of speech and language impairments neuroimaging of brain function cross-linguistic analyses Admission requirements Academic requirements GPA: 3 GRE: Required English requirements Duolingo English Test: 110 TOEFL iBT: 79 PTE Academic: 58 IELTS: 6.5 Other requirements General requirements Applicants to the Ph.D. program have a variety of academic backgrounds, including communication science, linguistics, psychology, speech technology, anthropology, and biology. College/university academic transcripts Application fee of $50 (subject to change) Financial aid application Personal statement that describes your interest in the program, research interests, and teaching interests. Resume or curriculum vitae Writing sample (e.g. research paper or publication). GRE (Graduate Record Exam) scores from within the past five years Three letters of reference Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International (Non-residents): 32,952 AUD / year (≈ 23,181 USD / year) Out-of-State : 32,952 AUD / year (≈ 23,181 USD / year) Domestic (In-State): 15,206 AUD / year (≈ 10,697 USD / year) Living costs Detroit, United States 1,493-2,516 AUD / month The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries. Funding Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Communication Sciences and Disorders.
