言语语言病理学科学硕士课程是一个为期23个月的全日制基于课程的专业硕士课程。它为学生提供了知识，技能和专业行为的准备，使其可以作为入门级言语病理学家进行练习。该计划使用基于问题的自我指导的学习理念。学生将在两个学习年中完成课程工作和临床实践。该计划为学生提供了在各种环境中学习的机会，包括诊所，医院，学校和家庭。
Speech-Language Pathologists are autonomous rehabilitation health professionals with specialized knowledge, skills and clinical training in the prevention, screening, identification, assessment, and management of communication and swallowing disorders. Anchored within the innovative and renown School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University, this SLP program will add to the inter professional mix of health care disciplines within the Faculty of Health Sciences. With its problem-based learning curriculum, grounded in self-directed and small group learning, McMaster’s SLP program offers a unique learning and training opportunity within Canada for students interested in a career in Speech-Language Pathology.The goal of this program is to prepare SLPs with the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours needed to practice in a variety of Canadian health care and community settings. The MSc (SLP) program will prepare you to be eligible to register to practice speech-language pathology, and will meet professional accreditation and practice standards.