Course code: #71409
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Learn about speech pathology theory and practice as well as anatomy, linguistics, psychology, medicine, education and communication.
The broad scope of your speech pathology studies will prepare you to take a holistic approach to healthcare and make a difference to those who need it most.
Areas that underpin speech pathology practice include communication sciences, health care and allied health, education, social justice, biomedical sciences, physical sciences and even performances such as sports and singing.
James Cook University’s Bachelor of Speech Pathology is accredited by Speech Pathology Australia, the federally recognised professional body representing speech pathologists in Australia.
You will explore subjects including anatomy and physiology relevant to speech pathology, linguistics and phonology, psychology, lifespan development, and different types of speech and language impairments.
Your combined knowledge of speech pathology practice and healthcare systems will equip you to make a difference to your future clients at both a personal and systemic level.
You will have firsthand experience of what it’s like to be a speech pathologist as you undertake multiple professional placements across this speech pathology degree.
You’ll complete practical placements in urban, regional and remote areas, giving you the experience of working in any setting.
Your placement could be facilitated by public or private hospitals, health clinics, or disability services.
$53,074
Cost of living | 1 person | $9,528 |
Accommodation | 1 bed room | $10,434 |
Tuition | 1 person | $42,640 |
Depending upon students' proficiency at commencement and the language entry requirements of their destination program, students may complete between 10 and 40 weeks of EAP study.
Course Name | Entry Requirements | Lead to |
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EAP Level 2 | IELTS 5.0 (No skill <4.5) | Overall IELTS score of 5.5, or EAP 3 |
EAP Level 3 | IELTS 5.5 (No skill <5.0), or EAP 2 | Overall IELTS score of 6.0, or EAP 4 |
EAP Level 4 | IELTS 6.0 (No skill <6.0), or EAP 3 | Overall IELTS score of 6.5, or EAP 5 |
EAP Level 5 | IELTS 6.5 (No skill <6.5), or EAP 4 | Overall IELTS score of 7.0 |
English (Units 3/4, C), plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Health (Units 3/4, C).
Canada Secondary School Diploma: 63
China Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate: 93
India Senior Secondary Certificate & CISCE/State Board & NIOS: 69/74
Foundation Study:
The Diploma of Higher Education is a one-year course (or two years, part-time) designed to help people who may not meet the academic requirements for entry into a Bachelor's degree.
Completing the Diploma will give you a recognised qualification in its own right.
Graduating with the Diploma will allow you to enter many JCU Bachelor's degree programs.
It may give you advanced standing or credit for some of your completed subjects.
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