George Brown College
Hearing Instrument Specialist
| School: | George Brown College |
| Faculty: | School of Health and Wellness |
| Degree: | Diploma; Advanced |
| Field of Study: | Hearing Instrument Specialist
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| Description: | The Hearing Instrument Specialist program provides students with the opportunity to study and develop clinical skills that will enable them to test hearing, select appropriate hearing instruments and dispense these aids to those in need. For applicants with a relevant degree or diploma, we offer an opportunity for advanced standing into 3rd semester of the program. |
| URL: | Hearing Instrument Specialist at George Brown College |
| Length: | 3 Year(s) |
| Cost per year:* | |
| Prerequisites:* | These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 English
- Mathematics or Physics
- Biology
Applicants are required to have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, Grade 12 English (C or U), Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U) - a grade of 70 or higher is required OR Grade 11 Physics (U) or Grade 12 (C or U) with a grade of 60 or higher may be accepted in lieu of Math, and Grade 11 Biology (C or U) or Grade 12 (U) - a grade of 70 or higher is required. |
| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80]
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | An information session is strongly recommended. Applicants who have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree or a diploma in a Health Sciences, Social Sciences, or a related field, with a program average of B minus [or 2.7 GPA or 70%) may be considered for advanced standing into the third semester of the program. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.