Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology)
Study Area
Study Level
University
State
Course Detail
Campus
Intake Time
Standard Duration
About the Course
Accredited by Speech Pathology Australia, the Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) prepares you for professional practice as a speech pathologist. You will be involved in the study and treatment of communication and speech disorders in children and adults, including problems with speaking, comprehension, reading, writing, voice problems and stuttering. During this four year degree you will: Learn from leading experts researching in a range of specialist areas in communication sciences and disorders. Experience hands-on learning and clinical practice. You will develop the ability to work with children and adults with communication difficulties caused by congenital or developmental problems, illness, and emotional or physical trauma. Study a wide-range of areas in speech therapy, including speech science, linguistics and phonetics, neuroscience, motor speech and dysphagia, and counselling and behaviour management for communication disorders. Observe clients in your first year before commencing clinical practice from your second year, practicing under supervision in the on-campus clinic, hospitals, community health centres, developmental disability services, schools and specialist clinics.
Requirements
Average Score
IELTS
A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 7.0 in each band
Background Requirements
NO
The University of Sydney
