The Hearing Aid Sciences Diploma at Douglas College prepares students for a rewarding career helping individuals manage hearing loss and improve their quality of life. As the only program of its kind in British Columbia, the program provides comprehensive training in hearing assessments, hearing aid technology, hearing aid fitting and programming, patient counselling, and clinical practices. Students gain valuable hands-on experience through multiple supervised clinical practicums, working directly with patients in real-world settings. Graduates are prepared to pursue the Hearing Instrument Practitioner (HIP) Internship and work toward becoming a Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner (RHIP) in British Columbia.
- Academic Requirement: General College Admission Requirements. One of the following Mathematics courses with minimum grade C: Foundations of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Mathematics 12, Pre-Calculus 11 or Pre-Calculus 12
- ELP Requirement: IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0 or equivalent Douglas College accepted test scores.
- Special Requirement: Signed documentation of a Hearing Clinic tour or attendance at a Douglas College Information Session. Criminal Record Check required after admission offer.
- Application Fee:
- LOA Deposit:
- Annual Tuition Fee: $22,920
- Total Tuition Fee: $45,970
- Course Duration: 24 Months
- Credentials: Diploma
- Intake: Fall
• Completed Douglas College application form
• Valid passport copy
• Grade 12 transcripts and graduation certificate
• Mathematics 11 or 12 (Foundations or Pre-Calculus) with minimum grade C
• Official post-secondary transcripts (if applicable)
• Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo or accepted equivalent)
• Signed documentation of a Hearing Clinic tour OR attendance at a Douglas College Information Session
• Resume/CV (recommended)
• Statement of Purpose (recommended for international applicants)
• Financial documents demonstrating ability to cover tuition and living expenses
• Criminal Record Check (required after admission offer)
• Immigration documents (if currently studying in Canada)
• Application fee payment receipt
• Any additional documents requested by Douglas College during the admission process