Pre-Bachelor Speech, Language and Communication Science

You will begin the course by studying the stages of human speech development. You’ll also cover human anatomy for patient assessment and begin your introduction to working in a health or social care environment. You will also attend a placement to begin developing clinical and professional skills.
Core units in this year include:

• Anatomy and Physiology Applied to Clinical Practice
• Early Human Development
• Clinical Skills One and Two
• Working in Health
• Evidence-Based Practice

This year covers a more in depth look at human communication needs and related impairments such as sight and hearing. You’ll gain the required clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment using a variety of therapeutic procedures.

Core units in this year include:

• Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Management
• Improving Health Services
• Sight and Sound
• Introduction to Research
• Altered Physiology