Application Process

The Osborne Audiology Master of Science in Clinical Audiology (MSCA) degree program is an advanced-level program of study. In order to ensure the professional needs of all students enrolled in this program, the admissions committee will evaluate for individualized programs of study, where applicable.

All students will be required to enroll in two fellowship programs and the core curriculum.*

Drexel University Osborne Audiology has been given degree-granting authority for the MSc in Clinical Audiology degree program by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

*To practice as an audiologist in the United States, students will need to obtain an AuD following the completion of this program.

To Be Considered an Applicant Must:

Drexel University accepts applications through the GradCAS centralized application service. Please follow all instructions as indicated on the application portal.

• Submit a completed application through GradCAS: If new to the GradCAS application portal, you will need to create a new account. Once your account is created:
  • Click Add Program at the top of the application home page.
  • Use the search filters to locate the Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus, Master of Science in Clinical Audiology program.
  • Complete the application's four core sections: Personal Information, Academic History, Supporting Information, and Program Materials.
  • Utilize the GradCAS Applicant Help Center as a resource.
  • A non-refundable fee of $138.00 is required. Payment may be made through the GradCAS application portal.
• Curriculum vitae or resume of work experience along with a copy of license, registration, or the equivalent to practice audiology in your country of residence must be submitted through GradCAS. Please list all previous post-graduate audiology work experience(s) and include dates.
• Demonstration of two (2) years of clinical experience post-graduation in audiology.
• Arrange for two letters of recommendation to be submitted on your behalf through the GradCAS portal.
  • The references should be from persons familiar with the applicant's academic work, employment record, and/or personal characteristics. 
  • Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit at least one letter from a current or former professional colleague in the field of audiology.
• Upload via GradCAS a Personal Goal Statement detailing your professional background, specific area of interest, reasons for choosing Osborne Audiology, and your post-MSc career plans. Additionally, please address the following three questions within your response:
  • Please describe your current or most recent work experience in audiology.
  • What is motivating you to pursue the Master of Science in Clinical Audiology program?
  • What are your professional goals?
  • How do you see this program advancing your professional goals?
• Submit official transcripts of bachelor's degree in Audiology, or a related science (for example: ENT physician).
  • A student whose degree was completed at a foreign or French-Canadian school will be required to submit a document-by-document credential review from a NACES recognized agency which evidences all post-secondary studies completed. Please consult the agency’s web site for requirements to complete the evaluation.
  • Recommended agencies include:
    • ​World Education Service
    • The Evaluation Company
    • International Education Evaluation
  • An official credential evaluation (not a copy) must be sent from the evaluation agency directly to: Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus, Office of Admissions, 8360 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027.
  • Applicants also have the option to submit their credential evaluation directly to GradCAS. If you choose this option, please view GradCAS foreign transcripts instructions for more details.

• Submit official transcripts from all U.S. or English Canadian colleges (undergraduate, graduate, professional) attended. Partial transcripts should be submitted if courses are still in progress. Official transcripts must be issued directly to the GradCAS Transcript Processing Center from each institution, not to the student. A transcript marked "issued to student" is not acceptable, even when delivered in a sealed envelope.
  • ​Further instructions on submitting official transcripts.

• Official results from the TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Essentials, IELTS or Duolingo examination are required of all non-native English speakers. One of these approved exams must be taken within two years prior to the start date of the entering class to which an applicant seeks admission.
  • A recommended score for the TOEFL iBT is 70 or above (or its equivalent if taking an approved alternate exam).
  • If submitting TOEFL iBT scores, please use the GradCAS code of B886.
  • If submitting an approved alternate English proficiency exam, please send official scores directly to Office of Admissions.
  • ​While we recommend that applicants submit and hold at least the recommended minimum scores for TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Essentials, IELTS or DuoLingo, exceptions will be considered for foreign applicants who meet one of the following criteria*:
    • successfully completed a degree or diploma held from an accredited, post-secondary institution where the coursework was entirely in English, and provide evidence that it was conducted in English; or
    • successfully completed, and provide evidence of, an approved English language learner’s program
  • *Note: All exemption materials and other appeals are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and subject to the admission committee’s final discretion. Should any exceptions not be accepted toward the English language requirement, the Office of Admissions will inform the applicant of an alternative to fulfill it.

• Please note: All documents that are not in English must include a notarized English translation.
• All credentials submitted on behalf of an applicant become a part of that applicant’s file with the University and cannot be returned.

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE AND MATRICULATION

An applicant may be notified of their acceptance on a rolling admissions basis. Upon receipt of acceptance, an applicant is required to confirm enrollment in order to reserve a seat in the program. In addition, matriculated candidates will be required to meet virtually with the Program Director or designee prior to the start of classes.

E-MAIL ACCOUNT

Once matriculated, students will be expected to access their University email account via the University’s network.

Once your University email account is established, all communication for this program and your program of study will be through your University email address and not through your personal email address(es).

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• University Policies
• Refund Policy

FOR NON-DEGREE SEEKING STUDENT STATUS

The non-degree student status is appropriate for the applicant who may desire to take one or more of the courses offered in this program, but is not enrolling in the full MSCA degree program.

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