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Diploma of Hearing Aid Sciences
- Coquitlam, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Diploma in Hearing Aid Sciences is a 2-year full-time on-campus credential (60 credits) in the Science and Technology faculty at Douglas College.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and practical skills in Hearing Aid Sciences. Interpret common problems and communicate solutions. Demonstrate knowledge relevant to further study or entry-level professional practice.
Career outcomes
- Research Assistant
- Laboratory Analyst
- Environmental Specialist
- Science Communicator
Curriculum
- 60 credits over two years. Courses include Workplace Communications
- Hearing Aids and Bioacoustics I
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear
- Introduction to Hearing Aids
- Introduction to Hearing Testing and Clinical Practices
- Hearing Disorders. Required practicum placements form part of the programme.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Programme-specific: One of the following Mathematics courses with a minimum grade of C or approved substitutions:
- Foundations of Mathematics 11
- Foundations of Mathematics 12
- Pre-calculus 11
- Pre-calculus 12
- Signed documentation of a Hearing Clinic tour or attendance at a Douglas College Information Session for the Hearing Aid Sciences Program
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Grade 11 Mathematics: C or 60% (most programmes)
- Some programmes higher
Accepted academic background
Transcript showing high school graduation or equivalent; minimum final grade of C or 60% in Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent for most programmes; minimum age 17 on the first day of the first semester; some programmes have higher or extra requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0 for post-degree/post-baccalaureate programmes)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale from January 2026
- PTE Academic no section below 4.0
- Duolingo 83 on the old scale before 2026-01)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Hearing Aid Sciences admission requirements at Douglas College. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,550 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Coquitlam |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Science and Technology |
| Department | Hearing Aid Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Douglas College lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Diploma of Hearing Aid Sciences. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
30 Sept 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $21,550 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0 for post-degree/post-baccalaureate programmes), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale from January 2026, PTE Academic no section below 4.0, Duolingo 83 on the old scale before 2026-01), IELTS Academic 6.5.