Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics or Health and Human Development.
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
IELTS (Academic) score of 7.5 with no individual band score less than 7.0
Our ability to communicate clearly and enjoy food or drink are things we can take for granted. But people of all ages can experience difficulties with these seemingly simple tasks, and the effects can be devastating. Speech pathologists don't just help correct these issues, they improve quality of life. Launch your career in this rewarding field of health with La Trobe's Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours).
You'll develop an understanding of the anatomy behind speech and swallowing impairments and provide therapeutic treatment and management options. Build hands-on skills with approximately 1,000 hours of placement on-campus and in clinics across Victoria. You'll also learn how to improve speech pathology services and policies by tackling a fourth-year industry project or research thesis.
You'll learn:
Therapeutic intervention and management
Design and manage the best course of treatment for patients with communication and swallowing impairments.
Anatomy and neurophysiology
Gain an understanding of the functional anatomy and neurophysiology relevant to communication and swallowing and their role in impairment.
The science of speech and hearing
Discover the latest techniques for investigating sound, speech and hearing, including the analysis of sound waves and speech, and the psychology of sound perception.
CRICOS code: 0101264
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Possible career paths include:
Hospitals and health centres
Treat and diagnose children and adults in hospitals, health clinics and rehabilitation centres.
Teaching and consultancy
Educate others about communication and swallowing impairments, intervention and management.
Disability and special needs
Opportunities exist in specialised centres which assist people with hearing impairment, cerebral palsy and intellectual disability.
530 AUD/year
