C04386v2 Master of Speech Pathology
University of Technology Sydney
About
The UTS Master of Speech Pathology is a two-year, graduate-entry course.
Grounded firmly in the profession with an innovative and practice-based approach, the course enables students to actively participate in learning as they acquire the clinical and professional skills needed to enter the profession of speech pathology.This postgraduate professional course prepares students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to work in speech pathology in the private and public sectors.
Over the two-year course, students have the opportunity to use the latest digital technologies for health and education and learn about the business and professional aspects of speech pathology, including telepractice and telesupervision.
They learn ways to prepare for changes to the workforce expected with the growth of the private practice sector, telehealth, the use of personal electronic health records, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Through a variety of learning experiences, students are immersed in meaningful interprofessional coursework, in-person and telepractice clinical work with children and adults, and clinical research.
Structure
This course comprises a total of 96 credit points. Students must complete a total of seven 6-credit-point coursework subjects, three 6-credit-point research subjects, three 6-credit-point clinical practice subjects and one 6-credit-point elective.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| STM91288 Core subjects (Speech Pathology) | 96cp |
| Total | 96cp |
Course program
A typical course program is provided below.
Autumn B commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn B Session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 96115 Evidence-based Practice in Speech Pathology | 6cp |
| 96116 Fundamentals in Speech Pathology | 6cp |
| 96117 Speech Sound Disorders in Children | 6cp |
| 96118 Language Disorders in Children | 6cp |
Spring B Session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 96120 Augmentative and Alternative Communication | 6cp |
| 96119 Research Design in Speech Pathology | 6cp |
| 96124 Swallowing Disorders | 6cp |
| 96122 Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 1 | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn B Session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 96123 Literature Review in Speech Pathology | 6cp |
| 96121 Stuttering | 6cp |
| 96125 Acquired Communication Disability in Adults | 6cp |
| 96126 Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 2 | 6cp |
Spring B Session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 96128 Voice Disorders | 6cp |
| 96129 Integrated Practice in Speech Pathology | 6cp |
| 96130 Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 3 | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| 96127 Research Project in Speech Pathology | |
| 96131 Social Media in Speech Pathology | |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
In addition to a completed bachelor's degree, applicants must have also completed the following subjects at a tertiary level within the last 10 years and must provide relevant subject outlines with their application:
- one biology subject
- one human anatomy subject
- one human physiology subject.
For prerequisite checking, students must provide a copy of the subject or unit descriptions from the university handbook (or equivalent) of the university where they completed the subjects. If students are unsure whether the previous study meets prerequisite requirements, they can submit the subject outlines for pre-assessment via email.
Selected applicants are required to undertake a short interview with a panel and final offers are dependent upon interview rank. Applicants are assessed in the areas of communication skills, interpersonal skills, interest in speech pathology, and commitment to speech pathology as a career.
Professional and clinical requirements
All successful applicants are required to:
- acquire a Working With Children Check and an Australian National Police Check
- complete a series of NSW Health forms including a Code of Conduct, and
- demonstrate evidence of protection against a number of specified infectious diseases.
This degree leads to eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia and to practice as a speech pathologist. Applicants who have already completed a speech pathology/speech therapy degree overseas are also required to submit a personal statement stating their motivation for wanting to repeat a speech pathology qualification.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 7.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 584-609 overall with TWE of 5.0, internet based: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 27; or AE6: Pass; or PTE: 65-72; or CAE: 185-190.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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