The Bachelor of Speech Pathology will teach you how to help people who have trouble communicating and/or swallowing. The course encompasses all aspects of communication including: speech; language; fluency; voice; signs, symbols and gestures. Speech pathologists also work with people who have difficulties swallowing food and drink, such as children with a cleft lip and palate or adults following a stroke. Professional placement is offered throughout this speech pathology degree, starting in the first year. In the fourth and final year, clinical placement is a major part of the course with students undertaking professional practice placement under the supervision of a practicing speech pathology.

Course Fee:

International: $148,800

Entry Requirements:

Year 12 or equivalent. NSW Prerequisites: English (Advanced) or English (Standard) (Band 4) or English as a Second Language (Band 4); plus at least one of biology, chemistry, physics, or personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE); QLD Prerequisites: English (4, SA) and at least one of biology, chemistry, physics, health education or physical education (4, SA); VIC Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English; and a study score of at least 25 in one of biology, chemistry, physics, health and human development, or physical education.

Structure:

320 credit points. Students in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology undertake a range of professional practice placements to ensure they meet Speech Pathology Australia's graduate entry competency with regard to the management of disorders of communication and swallowing.

Subjects you can Study:

Speech pathology

Study Pathways:

Graduates may be eligible to progress to a postgraduate coursework degree within the Faculty of Health Sciences. Honours graduates may be eligible to undertake a Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy.

Further information:

Graduates can work in a wide range of health and human services including hospitals, rehabilitation centres, community health, early intervention centres, schools, mental health services, aged care, disability services and private practice.

Recognition:

The course is accredited with Speech Pathology Australia in Brisbane, Melbourne, and North Sydney. Accreditation means that all graduates will be eligible to apply for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.

Accepts International Students:

Yes

Provider CRICOS: 00004G

Related Careers:

Speech Pathologist,

Campus	ATAR/OP	Mid Year Intake	Study Mode	Duration
Melbourne (St Patrick's)	77.95	No	Full time	4 years
North Sydney (MacKillop)	77	No	Full time	4 years
Brisbane (McAuley at Banyo)	No info	No	Full time	4 years

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Provider CRICOS: 00004G