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MSpchLngPath - Master of Speech and Language Pathology

This program prepares graduates for the profession of speech pathology, enabling them to work clinically with individuals with developmental or acquired communication and swallowing disorders. The program is taught by staff within the Division of Linguistics and Psychology and is based within the Speech, Hearing and Language Research Centre.

Coursework covers normal and disordered speech, language and swallowing processes, building on fundamental knowledge in linguistics, psychology, anatomy and physiology. In addition, students engage in comprehensive supervised clinical placements, which provide them with the opportunity to develop skills in assessment, intervention, service delivery and other aspects of professional practice. The program is accredited by the Speech Pathology Association of Australia.

General Requirements

  1. Minimum number of credit points: 64
  2. and completion of other specific requirements as set out in the Schedule of Postgraduate Programs

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