Bachelor of Health Science (Speech Pathology)

Bachelor of Health Science (Speech Pathology) (Honours)

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Health Science (Speech Pathology) students develop a working understanding of both the theoretical and practical components of speech pathology, with an emphasis on both general and specialist knowledge and skills.

The first qualification in speech pathology to be offered outside a metropolitan area, CSU's Bachelor of Health Science (Speech Pathology) equips graduates with the skills to work in either rural or urban practice. The course focuses on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment/rehabilitation of human communication disorders, e.g. speech and hearing, voice, language, fluency and swallowing disorders.

What will I learn?

This course focuses on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment/rehabilitation of human communication disorders, e.g. speech and hearing, voice, language, fluency and swallowing disorders. Linguistics, biomedical sciences and theoretical subjects provide a base on which to build the knowledge of normal and disordered communication and swallowing, and the skills for speech pathology practice. Basic and clinical sciences also provide an understanding of human communication. This knowledge is then applied to diagnostics, treatment planning and intervention in a variety of contexts for individuals of all ages with communication and swallowing disorders.

An Honours stream is available to students who satisfy minimum requirements at the end of second year.

Practical experience

Students are required to study theoretical subjects and participate in clinical training with clients. The opportunity to gain real life experience begins in the first year of the course through participation in a community engagement project, and clinical training continues through each year of the course. You will have the opportunity to work and study with other allied health students such as those in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, and nursing.

Your course is recognised by industry

The Bachelor of Health Science (Speech Pathology) is fully accredited with Speech Pathology Australia.

Additional admission requirements

Refer to the workplace learning section for information on:

  • Immunisation
  • National Criminal Record Clearance
  • Senior First Aid Certificate

Campus

Albury-Wodonga

Duration

4 years full-time on campus

Admission rank cut-offs

75.00

CRICOS code

039052M

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 256 points (29 subjects). Students will graduate from the Bachelor of Health Science (Speech Pathology) with the award BHlthSc(SpeechPath) or BHlthSc(SpeechPath)(Hons).

To graduate from the Bachelor of Speech and Hearing, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points (24 subjects) and will graduate with the award BSpeechandHearSc

Course structure

More information about subjects and course structure.

Career opportunities

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Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

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At a glance

Study Mode

On campus

Where

Albury-Wodonga

When

Session 1

Level

Undergraduate

Duration

4 years full-time on campus

International?

YES

Indicative ATAR

75.00

How to apply

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