Bachelor of Health Science (Speech Pathology)

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.