Bachelor of Speech Pathology (BSpPath)
Information valid for students commencing 2015
Please refer to: BACHELOR OF SPEECH PATHOLOGY (HONOURS)
The Bachelor of Speech Pathology is no longer available.
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2015
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2034
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and one of Biological Science, Chemistry or Physics.
Additional application information
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note: this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum. IELTS minimum of 8 in the speaking band and 7 in all other bands is required.
Students are required to provide proof of immunisation against certain diseases, including hepatitis B before the commencement of study.
A Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR) and a Blue Card are also required before the commencement of clinical practice.
Further details of these requirements will be provided with offer material.
AQF level
AQF level 7
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Email: enquiries.shrs@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 4506
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2015
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2034
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and one of Biological Science, Chemistry or Physics. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 001965E
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; listening 7; speaking 8. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
AQF level
AQF level 7
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International Admissions Office.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Speech Pathology?
Speech pathologists assess and treat disorders of communication in areas such as speech, voice, language and fluency.
Clients include children who fail to develop normal communication and people who acquire communication problems as a result of disease or injury such as stroke. A person's ability to communicate may also be impaired because of disabilities such as hearing loss, brain damage, intellectual disability, stuttering, malfunction of the speech or respiratory organs, or emotional disturbances. In addition, speech pathologists work with clients who have feeding or swallowing problems.
Speech pathology is closely associated with medicine, education and rehabilitation.
What you can study
The first two years of the program focus on basic studies in anatomy, linguistics, physiology, psychology, medical specialties and statistics. In first year, an emphasis on normal communication forms the reference point for second-year studies in the description and analysis of communication disorders. Students explore the areas of voice, fluency, hearing, speech, language and oral functioning.
Third and fourth years are case/problem-based and integrate understanding of communication disorders with the assessment and management of clients.
Academic studies are complemented by supervised clinical practice in a wide variety of settings.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Placement courses
Block clinical placements occur in the third and fourth years of the undergraduate program. These placements are of six weeks duration and are conducted on a full-time basis. Students are placed in clinics according to previous clinical experiences. Some students may be required to take up clinical placements outside the Brisbane metropolitan area and are expected to fund these placements independently. A range of locations for placements is utilised depending on availability, and allocation of students to these placements will be as equitable as possible. Students will only be placed within Queensland. It may be possible to arrange accommodation at local nursing quarters for a minimal cost. Overseas placements are not available.
Students are required to have a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) before commencing clinical placements in second year. For information on obtaining a Blue Card, contact the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
Students are required to complete a prescribed schedule of immunisations and to hold a current first aid and CPR certificate.
Research component
In years three and four all students learn statistics and research techniques but those enrolled in honours undertake different courses to those taken by pass degree students.
Honours
Honours is a modified program of study in year 3 and 4, with entry based on grade point average.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and one of Biological Science, Chemistry or Physics.
Additional application information
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note: this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum. IELTS minimum of 8 in the speaking band and 7 in all other bands is required.
Students are required to provide proof of immunisation against certain diseases, including hepatitis B before the commencement of study.
A Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR) and a Blue Card are also required before the commencement of clinical practice.
Further details of these requirements will be provided with offer material.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and one of Biological Science, Chemistry or Physics. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 001965E
English proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; listening 7; speaking 8. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International Admissions Office.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
- Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approx $155)
- A clinical uniform shirt is required and may be purchased from the School.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology
Careers
Graduates work in many different settings including:
- General, paediatric and geriatric hospitals;
- Community health centres and agencies;
- Rehabilitation units;
- Preschools, kindergartens and childcare programs;
- Centres for the hearing impaired and intellectually disabled;
- Private practice;
- Industrial and government institutions.
To find out more about where a career in Speech Pathology can take you, visit the www.uq.edu.au/health/careers
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Speech Pathology Australia
- Speech Pathologists Board of Queensland.
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- Speech Pathology Australia
Program rules for the Bachelor of Speech Pathology
To complete the Bachelor of Speech Pathology
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #64 from Part A of the BSpPath List. For honours, a student is required to obtain #64 taking a modified program as listed in Part B of the BSpPath List. Refer to BSpPath rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
