UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
Federation University Australia, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) trains students to study, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders, including difficulties with speech, language, fluency and voice arising from developmental delay, stroke, brain injury, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, dementia or hearing loss. Coursework builds knowledge of the anatomy and neurophysiology behind these impairments alongside core practical clinical skills. Graduates are prepared to work with people experiencing both communication difficulties and swallowing (dysphagia) problems across a range of clinical settings.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
- Year 1: Semester 1Language Acquisition15 credit pointsEDBSP1013Anatomy and Physiology for Speech Pathology 115 credit pointsHEASP1011Introduction to Speech Pathology15 credit pointsHEASP1012Acquired Language and Speech Impairment 115 credit pointsHEASP1015Semester 2Phonetics
- Phonology and Oral Communication15 credit pointsEDBSP1023Anatomy and Physiology for Speech Pathology 215 credit pointsHEASP1021Lifespan Development and Communication15 credit pointsHEASP1022Health and Healthcare in Australia15 credit pointsNHPHS1401
Year 2: Semester 1Applied Psycholinguistics15 credit pointsEDBSP2014Speech Pathology Development and Impairment15 credit pointsHEASP2012Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 115 credit pointsHEASP2013Health Professional Research 115 credit pointsNHPHS2101Semester 2Language Development and Impairment15 credit pointsEDBSP2026Case Studies in Speech Pathology15 credit pointsHEASP2022Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 215 credit pointsHEASP2023Health Professional Research 215 credit pointsNHPHS2102
Year 3: Semester 1Swallowing Disabilities Across the Life Span15 credit pointsHEASP3022Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 315 credit pointsHEASP3033Advanced Communication Skills for Health Professionals15 credit pointsNHPHS3015Honours ProjectSemester 2Healthcare in Rural and Regional Australia15 credit pointsHEASP3021Complex Case Studies in Speech Pathology15 credit pointsHEASP3024Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 415 credit pointsHEASP3043Acquired Language and Speech Impairment 215 credit pointsHEASP3025
Year 4: Semester 1Advanced Clinical Reasoning15 credit pointsHEASP4021Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 530 credit pointsHEASP4053Honours ProjectSemester 2Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 630 credit pointsHEASP4063Honours Project
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Admissions
Entry requirementsEntry requirements (year 12)Pre-requisitesUnits 3 and 4, a study score of at least 30 in English. Units 1 - 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology, any Maths, Health Education or Physical Education.The course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.Guaranteed ATARThis course has a guaranteed ATAR.If you meet the course pre-requisites and any 'Essential Requirements for Admission', we will guarantee you a place in this course with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below.Subject AdjustmentsA study score of 35 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics equals 3 aggregate pointes per study. Overall maximum of 5 units.SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia SEAS information and the Federation University Australia website.Entry requirements (non year 12)Applicants with Higher Education Study:Successful completion of a any AQF level 7 bachelor's degree with GPA 5.0 and aboveORCompletion of at least 8 units in any AQF level 7 bachelor’s degree with a GPA 6.0 and above. Cognate degree (
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