Bachelor of Speech Pathology
Bachelor's degree
In Southport (Australia)
*Indicative price
Original amount in AUD:
$ 24,080
Description
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Bachelor's degree
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Location
Southport (Australia)
The Bachelor of Speech Pathology prepares students for entry into professional speech pathology practice. Speech pathologists assess and treat adults and children exhibiting acquired or congenital disorders of speech, fluency, voice, language and swallowing.
This distinctive course aims to educate students to become knowledgeable, skilled, empathetic, ethical and innovative professionals who are able to provide effective assessment and intervention for people of different ages.
Career opportunities
As a speech pathologist, in diverse settings including private practice, the corporate sector, schools, community health centres, nursing homes, mental health services, acute and rehabilitation hospitals, and research centres. Speech pathologists work independently and have opportunities to work with other health and education specialists in interdisciplinary teams. They assess and treat adults and children exhibiting acquired and congenital disorders of speech, fluency, voice, language and swallowing.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Speech Pathology is accredited by the Speech Pathology Australia (SPA), the national professional and accrediting body. Students and graduates of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology will be eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
Professional placement
Students can complete up to 1 000 hours of professional placement in various settings throughout the four years of study. These settings include but are not limited to the SCU Health Clinic on campus, public hospitals, private practice, community health, rehabilitation centres, aged care facilities, schools and rural health locations.
Professional experience placements require students to fulfil certain pre-requisites prior to attending any placements. Before applying for this course, it is important that you understand what these requirements are.
Major areas of study
The Bachelor of Speech Pathology enables students to develop an understanding of the...
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Subjects
- Pathology
- Credit
- IT for adults
- International
- University
- Voice
- English
- Communication Training
- Accredited
- Rehabilitation
- Private
- Access
- English Language
Course programme
Bachelor of Speech Pathology
*Indicative price
Original amount in AUD:
$ 24,080