About the course

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) prepares you for professional practice as a speech pathologist. You will study a wide range of areas in speech therapy, including speech science, linguistics and phonetics, and counselling and behaviour management for communication disorders.

　　The course is designed for those looking for hands-on learning and clinical experience in areas of communication sciences and disorders. You will be involved in the study and treatment of communication and speech disorders in children and adults.

　　The Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) is an undergraduate coursework degree that prepares you for professional practice as a speech pathologist. Over four years you will learn how to assess and manage the communication and swallowing needs of children and adults. Areas of study include speech, language, reading, writing, dysphagia, voice, hearing loss, alternative communication devices, and stuttering. This course is accredited by Speech Pathology Australia and graduates are qualified to work as speech pathologists in Australia.

　　You will complete core units in speech science, neuroscience, and behavioural science in addition to an elective and specific speech pathology units. You will also complete clinical training from your second year. Clinical placements are on campus and off-site at hospitals, community health centres, disability services, schools, private practice and not-for-profit organisations. An honours pathway for invited students is integrated into the final three semesters of the program. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Camperdown
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Camperdown

　　

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Entry requirements for The University of Sydney

Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:

　　a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.

　　IELTS:A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 7.0 in each band, TOEFL paper-based: A minimum result of 592 overall including a minimum result of 5.0 in Writing, TOEFL IBT: A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 23 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 25 in Writing

　　IB Diploma - 34

　　International ATAR – 92

　　

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　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 96.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Sydney. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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