Master of Speech Pathology Program By Curtin University |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

44,405 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Speech pathologists diagnose, treat and provide services to people with communication impairments, including speech, language, voice, fluency disorders, or clients with eating and drinking difficulties across the lifespan.  


You will gain a detailed understanding of communication development, developmental and acquired communication and swallowing disorders, clinical practice and research. Your studies will be supported by fieldwork opportunities. The course includes the introduction of theoretical, evidence-based material and its link to clinical practice, and research skills to become an evidence-based clinician.

What you'll learn

  • Apply knowledge of human communication science to the delivery of speech pathology services and research in diverse and changing settings
  • Critically analyse information to plan, implement and evaluate speech pathology services and research
  • Locate, extract and critically appraise evidence and information from a range of resources to solve theoretical and applied problems in human communication science with a high level of independence
  • Demonstrate excellence in written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills appropriate to the discipline within a legal and ethical framework
  • Use technologies relevant to the human communication sciences to inform clinical practice and research

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Speech pathologists diagnose, treat and provide services to people with communication impairments, including speech, language, voice, fluency disorders, or clients with eating and drinking difficulties across the lifespan.  


You will gain a detailed understanding of communication development, developmental and acquired communication and swallowing disorders, clinical practice and research. Your studies will be supported by fieldwork opportunities. The course includes the introduction of theoretical, evidence-based material and its link to clinical practice, and research skills to become an evidence-based clinician.

What you'll learn

  • Apply knowledge of human communication science to the delivery of speech pathology services and research in diverse and changing settings
  • Critically analyse information to plan, implement and evaluate speech pathology services and research
  • Locate, extract and critically appraise evidence and information from a range of resources to solve theoretical and applied problems in human communication science with a high level of independence
  • Demonstrate excellence in written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills appropriate to the discipline within a legal and ethical framework
  • Use technologies relevant to the human communication sciences to inform clinical practice and research

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

185+
99+
72+
7+
2.7+

Applicants with an honours degree or a bachelor degree with a course weighted average of 65% are eligible for entry to the program. The application process is competitive and typically successful applicants have demonstrated a distinction average.


Evidence of studies in human biology at university level is essential. Applicants without this background will have to complete additional units in this area before commencing the course.


Applicants will also submit a personal statement that reflects relevant work experience and knowledge of the profession.

2 Years
Jan
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

35,917 AUD
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International Students

44,405 AUD
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