Duration

4 Years full-time

Commencing 2020

Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2020)

Program level

Undergraduate

Units

64

Faculty

Health & Behavioural Sciences

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours).

AQF level

AQF level 8

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.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Closing Date

Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.

How to apply

Enquiries for Australian students

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Email: enquiries.shrs@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 4506

Online enquiry: click here

Web: http://www.shrs.uq.edu.au

Duration

4 Years full-time

Commencing 2020

Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2020)

Program level

Undergraduate

Units

64

Faculty

Health & Behavioural Sciences

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours).

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Year 12 or equivalent English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.

CRICOS Code: 082623A

English Proficiency

IELTS Academic - overall 7; speaking 8; reading 7; writing 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 27.

TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.

Pearson Academic - Overall 72, listening/reading/writing minimum 72, speaking 82.

CES - Overall 185, listening/reading/writing minimum 185, speaking 200.

BE and OET are not accepted.

view the English proficiency policy.

AQF level

AQF level 8

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 Online Application Form.

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

Apply Online

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Web: http://www.shrs.uq.edu.au

Enquire online

Why study the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)?

Speech pathologists assess and treat disorders of communication in areas such as speech, voice, language and fluency. A speech pathologist works with everyone from young children who do not understand what their parents are telling them, through to injured adults who need to learn how to speak and swallow again or people who want to modify their accents or voices.

Study the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) at UQ and you will join one of the leading schools for health and rehabilitation sciences in Australia. You will have access to a six-bed mock ward and learn within a school with a long tradition of teaching, research and graduate excellence.

Graduate with a highly respected honours qualification, with advanced knowledge and skills that will set you apart in a competitive job market and provide a pathway to future research or learning. By graduating with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) from UQ you'll be set for a rich and rewarding career as a specialist in communication and swallowing difficulties.

What you can study

You will build a strong knowledge foundation from your first year in areas including anatomy, linguistics, physiology and psychology, swallowing and communication disorders in the areas of voice, fluency, hearing, speech, and language function.

Years two to four of the program are case and problem-based and will combine your knowledge with a range of practical skills to assess and manage clients.

You will undertake clinical practicums with a focus on paediatric and adult assessment and rehabilitation across a range of different practice areas and settings.

Courses and requirements

See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours).

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Placement courses

You will complete supervised clinical placements throughout the duration of the program to demonstrate competency for entry into the profession. These clinical placements can include hospitals, educational facilities, other health care organisations, private practices and UQ's internal clinics. During your placements, you will have the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge acquired through coursework and research to practice and develop your clinical skills in real life settings.

You will undertake a variety of sessional practical experiences from year one before commencing full time block placements during years three and four.

Clinical placements may be outside of the Brisbane metropolitan area where you will be required to fund your travel, accommodation and daily living expenses.

This program has pre-placement requirements which must be met prior to commencement of the program or a placement course. Further details can be found on the Placement Ready website.

Research component

In years three and four all students learn statistics and research techniques. There is also an opportunity for students who wish to pursue a research focus to complete an individual research project under the supervision of an academic staff member.

Honours

Honours will be awarded to all graduates of this program.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

See the Study at UQ website for admissions information

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Click here for application procedures for Australian students.

Closing date

Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

Year 12 or equivalent English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Additional application requirements

This program has limited intake capacity.

Students are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible to allow adequate time for their student visa to be processed.

At the commencement of the program, you will be required to obtain, and thereafter hold for the duration of the program, a current Blue Card and First Aid Certificate (including CPR). You will also be required to provide evidence that you do not carry blood-borne transmissible viruses or tuberculosis (TB) and comply with a schedule of immunisations. For more information, visit http://habs.uq.edu.au/placement-ready.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 082623A

English proficiency

IELTS Academic - overall 7; speaking 8; reading 7; writing 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 27.

TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.

Pearson Academic - Overall 72, listening/reading/writing minimum 72, speaking 82.

CES - Overall 185, listening/reading/writing minimum 185, speaking 200.

BE and OET are not accepted.

View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Apply Online

Closing date

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

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

  • Annual CPR re-certification (approximately $60 per year)
  • Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
  • First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approximately $155 renewed every 3 years)
  • A clinical uniform shirt is required and may be purchased through the School.
  • Costs for vaccinations and serology are the responsibility of the student and will vary based on individual and program requirements.

What you can do with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

Careers

There are many career options in Australia and internationally for our graduates, including work in:

  • general, paediatric and adult hospitals
  • community health centres
  • rehabilitation units
  • preschools, schools, kindergartens and child care settings
  • centres for people with specific disabilities such as cerebral palsy, intellectual impairment, autism or hearing impairment
  • aged care/high care facilities
  • private practice.
A speech pathologist's day can involve:
  • individual patient care
  • conducting group therapy sessions
  • creating classroom support programs
  • home visits for clients and carers
  • consultation with rehabilitation and allied health units.

Professional memberships

Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:

  • Speech Pathology Australia

Accrediting body

This program has been accredited by:

  • Speech Pathology Australia

Program rules for the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

To complete the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.

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.