Why Study at SASS?

Audiology and speech-language pathology are in-demand careers.

Many SASS graduates receive job offers before they graduate. The majority are currently working in primary health authorities, school districts, and private clinics throughout B.C. and across Canada. All of the School’s graduates have been successful in finding work within their chosen profession.

Audiology and speech-language pathology academics are in high demand.

There is a shortage of academic personnel throughout North America. All of the School’s Ph.D. graduates are pursuing work relevant to their individual career goals.

The School values career-essential skills in problem-solving.

The School offers a solid theoretical foundation that allows you to adapt to changes throughout your career as an audiologist,  speech-language pathologist, or academic.

The School offers real-life experience.

SASS offers externships, ensuring that you experience a real-life clinical setting. Externships are taught by seasoned practitioners who understand the needs of clients and their families.

The School graduates excellent practitioners and scientists.

The combination of a solid theoretical education, real-life externships, and interaction with world-class faculty ensures that the School graduates highly-effective practitioners and well-equipped academics.

The School offers world-class teaching and research facilities.

The School’s new facilities include state-of-the-art teaching and research labs,  five seminar rooms for group work, and ample student study space.

Location: Canada’s west coast.

SASS is located on the campus of the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, BC. This stunning and popular location allows you to work hard and play hard throughout your education, and–if you choose–throughout your career.