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Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech and Language Therapy (HHSLT1)

2024

SATAC Course Code

104711

UAC Course Code

CDU Course Code

HHSLT1

Award

Bachelor of Health Science:Master of Speech and Language Therapy

Faculty/College

Faculty of Health

Sector

Higher Education

Standard full-time completion*

4 year/s

Standard part-time completion^

8 year/s

Total Credit Points Required

320

* - Student Visa holders must study internally full time
^ - Not available for Student Visa holders

Australian Quality Framework (AQF)
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.

Availability

Available for Admission in

Semester 1

Available to International Students

Semester 1

Not Deferrable
This course may not be deferred.

Location and Mode Offered

Year	Delivery Location	Mode	SATAC Code	UAC Code	CRICOS Code
2024	Casuarina Campus	I	104711		0101042
2024	Online	E	104711

Accreditation
This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.

Inherent Requirements

There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course.

About the Course
The Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech and Language Therapy is a four-year program that will qualify you to work as a speech pathologist within the Australian healthcare system.

You'll study mostly online but you need to complete intensive on-campus residentials which provides you with the opportunity to develop and practise your clinical skills under the guidance of your lecturers, before attending external clinical placements. Students will also complete three clinical placements during the last three semesters of their study.

On graduating, you will be equipped to work in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, aged care facilities, community health clinics, schools or disability organisations. You'll be ready to assist people to achieve their highest quality of life at work, home and socially; irrespective of age, disability or illness.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island students are encouraged to apply. CDU's Indigenous Student Support services are on hand to support you through your degree.

This course offers international study opportunities and welcomes international students with a dedicated international student support academic.

Professional Recognition
As a graduate of our Health Science/Speech and Language Therapy degree you will be able to apply for membership with Speech Pathology Australia once the course is successfully accredited. The course will seek accreditation from Speech Pathology Australia prior to the first cohort graduating in 2023.

Career Opportunities
As a graduate of our Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech and Language Therapy degree you may find career opportunities in areas such as hospitals, community health centres, residential and age care facilities, disability services, paediatric facilities, mental health facilities, education facilities, universities and research facilities, juvenile justice centres, private clinics.

Contact Details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email:

Student.Central@cdu.edu.au

Phone:

1800 061 963 (free call)