Overview

The Bachelor of Speech Pathology requires 4 years of full-time study. The course is offered by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Course offerings

Bedford Park

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Program of study
144 Units

Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Year 336 Units
Year 436 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
Special requirements
English Language requirements

Aims

The course prepares students for a professional career in Speech Pathology. It is designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills to:

  • Assess, diagnose, remediate or alleviate those disabilities specified as human communication or swallowing disorders
  • Provide or arrange for a range of adjunctive services whenever the need arises
  • Evaluate current research and apply the relevant findings to clinical practice
  • Meet the Professional Standards for Speech Pathologists in Australia set by the professional association

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Understand the content, context and processes of communication and swallowing and their breakdown and to engage critically with this knowledge to make informed professional judgements in diverse situations
2.
Access and interpret current resources pertinent to the field
3.
Recognise your own strengths, weaknesses and learning style
4.
Demonstrate knowledge of the Professional Standards for Speech Pathologists in Australia for professional practice
5.
Effectively communicate in both workplace and university contexts
6.
Locate, evaluate, manage and effectively present information in a variety of forms
7.
Reflect critically on your own learning and practice in order to strive for excellence and creativity in your professional role
8.
Demonstrate creativity and innovation in transferring knowledge to practice
9.
Frame researchable questions pertinent to the field
10.
Integrate health promotion approaches within all activities from clinical interventions with individuals through to population based activities
11.
Work effectively with others in teams for learning and professional practice
12.
Engage in responsible, ethical decision-making within the framework of Speech Pathology Australia's Code of Ethics
13.
Relate to others, displaying trust, concern, and openness
14.
Advocate for and empower others, both at an individual and a community level
15.
Examine and cultivate your own value system in order to take initiative as a responsible self in the world

Student progression rules

Failure to complete the course within 7 consecutive years, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress. Where credit has been granted a lesser period to complete the course may be set by the Dean (Education).

The award of a grade of Fail (F) in the same topic on more than one occasion, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress of the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.

Students may not undertake more than 45 units in any year, unless enrolled in the fourth year honours program.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation