The Specialised Major in Speech Pathology
The Specialised Major in Speech Pathology is a major within the Master of Health Sciences
This program is designed for qualified speech pathologists who want to further their studies through postgraduate coursework.
This major is ideal for clinicians who wish to gain an advanced qualification within the field in which they are currently practising, but do not want to do research at this time. Interested students should note that some units are only available online (distance).
Mode of offer
Local and international students
Full-time (1 year) / Part-time (2 years)
Face-to-face learning activities and online learning
Additional Requirements for Specific Major Entry
In order to qualify for admission, you will need:
- A bachelors degree in speech pathology from a recognised university.
- Work experience as a speech pathologist in the last 5 years.
Graduate Certificate
The graduate certificate is the baseline entry level for the speech pathology major in the Master of Health Sciences. Students who successfully complete the graduate certificate are eligible for full credit for their study and can articulate to the master’s course.
Contact Details
If you have more inquiries about this course please contact the Master of Health Sciences, administration unit at
Course Structure and Study Plan
Masters and Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences, with a specialist major in Speech Pathology.
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Speech Pathology Specialised Major |
Unit of Study |
Graduate Certificate
|
Masters
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Credit Points |
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Mandated Units of Study (X) |
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Generic Core Units 12 credit points |
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Research & Inquiry in Health Professions |
X
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X
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6 |
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Health Care Systems |
X
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X
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6 |
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Speech Pathology core units 12 credit points |
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Leadership in Speech Pathology |
CSCD5055 |
X
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X
|
6 |
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Research Led Practice |
X
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X
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6 |
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Electives consisting of at least 12cp from the below electives |
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Applied Clinical Research |
6 |
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Trends in Speech Language Pathology |
12 |
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Clinical Review in Speech-Language Pathology |
12 |
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Critical Issues in Developmental Disability |
GSDD5001 |
6 |
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| Communication: Developmental Disability | GSDD5007 |
6 |
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| Autism Spectrum Disorders | GSDD5011 |
6 |
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| Literacy - Developmental Disability | GSDD5019 |
6 |
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| Multidisciplinary and Collaborative Practice | GSDD5004 |
6 |
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| Remaining 12credit points The remaining 12cp can be chosen from the speech pathology electives or any other units offered by a health faculty at the University of Sydney. |
X
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| Total Credit Points |
24
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48
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Related Areas of Interest
A rapidly developing field in health is developmental disbilities. The Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability) offered by the Faculty, may be an area that would interest Speech Pathologists.
Research Degrees
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