UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
James Cook University, Townsville/Cairns, QLD, Australia
About this program
Develop highly specialised theoretical and practical knowledge within speech pathology, anatomy, linguistics, psychology, medicine, education and communication in this accredited degree. a holistic and interdisciplinary understanding of health care to assess, diagnose and manage communication and swallowing difficulties and differences that will improve peoples' quality of life. You’ll benefit from 800 hours of placement opportunities, including in rural and remote areas. Become equipped to improve your future clients’ quality of life by assessing, diagnosing and managing communication and swallowing difficulties and differences. Learn about speech pathology theory and practice as well as anatomy, linguistics, psychology, medicine, education and communication. Speech pathologists are autonomous professionals who support every individual’s right to optimal communication and swallowing.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Core Subjects Year 1 (HS1401, SL2006, SL1002, RH1004, HS1003, BM1052, SL1004, BM1051, SL1001)
- Core Subjects Year 2 (HS2402, SL2012, SL2011, SL2003, HS2403, SL2002, SL2013)
- Select a Major (Area of Study: BSP-RES, Area of Study: BSP-PRO)
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
English plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Health (Units 3/4,C).
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