To be eligible for admission to the Master of Speech Pathology, a student must have:
completed an undergraduate degree* (not in speech pathology) with a minimum GPA of 5.0 at the time of application - whilst there are no prerequisite study areas for admission, desirable areas include: psychology; health science; public health; medical science; human services; education; linguistics, and
satisfactory performance in an interview with a Speech Pathology academic staff member.
* Admission will not normally be granted for studies that have been completed more than ten years prior to the time of application for admission. If studies were completed more than ten years prior to the time of application, applicants must have completed a minimum of 40 credit points (equivalent to Bachelor degree level or above) at a higher education institution within ten years of applying for admission.
As the number of applicants may exceed the places available, selection for admission is competitive and will be based upon (1) academic merit and (2) interview.
English Requirements
A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 7.0
OR a minimum score of 580 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 92 (no score less than 22)
OR no score less than 4 in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 185 (no score less than 176) on C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
English test results must be no more than two years old.
You will learn through a problem-based curriculum, active learning in small groups and practical work placements that facilitate the integration of theory and practice. As a speech pathologist, you will be equipped to work in a wide range of health and educational settings. You will develop research literacy and enhance your ability to respond to changes and provide quality services throughout your professional life
CRICOS CODE: 076264C
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Year 1
Students must complete the following courses:
Speech Pathology Skills and Practice 1 - 7721AHS
Foundations of Speech Pathology - 7702AHS
Communication and Swallowing Disorders 1 - 7722AHS
Speech Pathology Skills and Practice 2 - 7723AHS
Communication and Swallowing Disorders 2 - 7724AHS
Foundations of Research Inquiry - 7001HSV
Year 2
Students must complete the following courses:
Speech Pathology Skills and Practice 3 - 7725AHS
Communication and Swallowing Disorders 3 - 7726AHS
Research Evidence and Practice - 7021NRS (not offered from 2021)
Evidence Based Practice and Clinical Research - 7709AHS (offered from 2021)
Speech Pathology Skills and Practice 4 - 7727AHS
Transition to Professional Practice - 7728AHS
Speech Pathology Practice Innovation Project - 7711AHS
You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of areas including hospitals, community and rehabilitation centres, schools (kindergarten to high school), nursing homes, disability services and in private practice.
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
