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HD in Hearing Instrument Specialist

HD in Hearing Instrument Specialist

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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At George Brown College in Toronto, Canada, HD in Hearing Instrument Specialist is offered as a higher diploma in Health Sciences programme. The programme runs for 6 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 19,350 per year (CAD 5,204 per year for local students).

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Degree: Higher Diploma

Field: Health Sciences

Duration: 6 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 5,204 / year

International tuition: CAD 19,350 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: georgebrown.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Students develop the specialised skillset needed for a career as a hearing health-care professional, including the interpersonal skills needed in patient-facing care. Training covers how to use current technology to assess appropriate hearing solutions for people who need them.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U), plus Grade 11 Biology (C or U) or Grade 12 Biology (U) at 60 per cent or better; attending an information session is strongly recommended. Mature applicants aged 19 or over without an OSSD may sit the Admissions Assessment in English or science, or upgrade to earn the credits. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place and applicants may need higher grades. Anyone who has finished a bachelor's degree or a diploma in a health science, social science or comparable subject, at a program average of B-minus - equivalently 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 70 per cent - may be considered for advanced standing straight into semester three, arranged through the program contact named on the George Brown page. International applicants should also review the country-specific admission requirements.

Application Details

Application Deadline: No program-specific application deadline is published; George Brown follows the standard Ontario college cycle. Domestic applicants apply through OntarioColleges.ca: for programs starting in Fall 2027 the application opened 26 September 2026, colleges may release offers from 1 November 2026, the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027, and an offer for a September start must be accepted by 1 May 2027, with the tuition deposit due in June 2027. International applicants apply directly to George Brown and are assessed on a rolling, selective basis until the intake is full; George Brown publishes no fixed international closing date, though for the 2026-27 cycle the September, January and May intakes opened 6 October 2025, 2 February 2026 and 1 June 2026 respectively. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About George Brown College

Type: College

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1967

Students: 30,198

Programs: 175

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does HD in Hearing Instrument Specialist award?

George Brown College awards a Higher Diploma in the field of Health Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does HD in Hearing Instrument Specialist take?

The programme runs for 6 semesters.

How much does HD in Hearing Instrument Specialist cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 19,350 per year (CAD 5,204 per year for local students).

Can HD in Hearing Instrument Specialist be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at George Brown College.

What language is HD in Hearing Instrument Specialist taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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