Speech Pathology (Honours)

Speech pathologists help people overcome a range of barriers affecting their communication, from speech impairments to problems with voice control, language, fluency, swallowing and eating.Learn how to assess, diagnose, and treat a range of clients with communication disorders, such as children with delayed communication skills and adults with impairments as a result of disease or injury.Spend more than 600 hours on supervised placements throughout your program, building your confidence and skills as a clinician. More than 200 locations are available for clinical placements, including UQ's Speech Pathology Clinic at St Lucia.Build a strong knowledge foundation from your first year in anatomy, linguistics, psychology and research. You'll also explore the areas of speech, language, voice, fluency, hearing, and swallowing.Graduate with a respected honours qualification, with advanced knowledge and skills that will set you apart in a competitive job market, demonstrate your leadership skills, and provide a pathway to future research or learning.The Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) is recognised around Australia and across the world for its award-winning teachers and graduates.TEACHING STAFFLearn from the bestThe School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is home to experienced lecturers, researchers and clinical educators. Our speech pathology researchers are some of the best in the world, specialising in areas including aphasia and paediatric communicationBEYOND THE CLASSROOMInternational optionsIn your final year you may have the opportunity to undertake a placement in Vietnam or Timor Leste. The international placement will allow you to experience health services outside of Australia while under the supervision of clinical educators.IN THE CLASSROOMState-of-the-art facilitiesUQ has its own Speech Pathology Clinic where you will develop your professional competency during your studies . The clinic...