Overview
The SFU–Canterbury Master of Speech and Language Pathology Pathway (SFU–UC MSLP) is a partnership between Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Burnaby, Canada and the University of Canterbury (UC) in Christchurch, New Zealand.
SFU recognized a gap between the increased demand for speech and language pathologists and the limited pathway options for students in British Columbia. The SFU–UC MSLP pathway creates direct entry for SFU undergraduates to earn professional qualification and practice as a speech language pathologist/therapist upon graduation.
The SFU–UC MSLP is a two-year program. You will study the areas of clinical linguistics, evidence-based practice, introductory neuroscience, speech and language development and disorders across the lifespan, typical and atypical hearing, swallowing, fluency and voice, and professional practice. This hands-on program also includes experiential clinical practice and internship after graduation.
Admission Requirements
This opportunity is for current SFU students and newly admitted students who will meet the following requirements upon completion of 90 units:
- CGPA of at least 3.0
- Enrolled in the Speech Science Linguistics Certificate
- Must have completed a lower division statistics course
Application Procedures
Students who fulfil the above criteria will be invited to apply (after completing 90 units) at the discretion of the UC MSLP program. Through this partnership, a limited number of seats are guaranteed for eligible SFU undergraduate students. Students who use this pathway are also eligible to receive a tuition fee reduction of 10% at UC.
The school year calendar in New Zealand begins in February. For students graduating in 2026, you may be eligible to apply for the February 2027 start date. Please get in touch with our Undergraduate Student Advisor.
Students interested in beginning the UC MSLP during the next two intake cycles should send their contact details to lingadv@sfu.ca and await further instructions. A fillable form to indicate your expression of interest is coming shortly.
The FAQ section is in development and will be published here soon.
Contact Us
Rita Parmar
SFU Undergraduate Student Advisor
lingadv@sfu.ca
Virtual Info Session
Coming soon - A virtual info session from UC’s MSLP interim director Dean Sutherland will be offered this June 2026 and again during Fall 2026. Registration links forthcoming.