BH-SPEECH v.1 Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology) (Honours)
BSc(Hons)(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 0100583
Registered full-time Duration:
4 Years
Course Overview
Bachelor Honours Degrees prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional work, research and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
Speech pathologists work with people with communication, swallowing or feeding difficulties to reduce the impact of these problems on their lives. This course attracts students of the highest calibre. Graduates are recognised for their expertise in all facets of communication, innovative approach to professional practice, use of technology, and ability to conduct research in a variety of health science disciplines.
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
Additional Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Bachelor Honours Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au and include flexible entry pathways. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
At least one ATAR science course from the following list: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Human Biology, Integrated Science, Physics or Psychology. Desirable: Human Biology, Mathematics Applications. The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course, but may be used to demonstrate English competence requirements. Applicants for this course should refer to the Clinical Health Sciences and Police Clearance Section of the faculty website.
Award Pathways
Graduates with a Bachelor Degree may qualify for entry to some Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master by Coursework degrees. Graduates with a Bachelor Degree with Honours may also qualify for entry to a Master or Doctorate by Research. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Bachelor degrees with honours typically contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study. They comprise honours-level research within the coursework of the course and are at least four years in duration.
An honours stream is available to selected students and runs parallel to the standard fourth year. Students are required to undertake clinical placements outside the normal study periods, including a country placement.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply knowledge of human communication science to the delivery of speech pathology services and research in diverse and changing settings
2. critically analyse information to plan, implement and evaluate speech pathology services and researchcritically analyse information to plan, implement and evaluate speech pathology services and research
3. locate, extract and critically appraise evidence and information from a range of resources to solve theoretical and applied problems in human communication science
4. demonstrate excellence in written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills appropriate to the discipline within a legal and ethical framework
5. use technologies relevant to the human communication sciences to inform clinical practice and research
6. understand and implement varied learning strategies, and take responsibility for ongoing professional and personal development
7. incorporate and demonstrate awareness of global or international perspectives in health care to clinical practice and research in speech pathology
8. demonstrate awareness of and respect for individual human rights and cultural diversity
9. independently and collaboratively apply professional skills in an ethical manner across a range of professional settings
Duration and Availability
This course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study with the exception of the final year, which is full-time only.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2020 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| CMHL1000 | v.1 | Foundations for Professional Health Practice | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| HUMB1000 | v.1 | Human Structure and Function | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPPA1001 | v.1 | Introduction to Human Communication Science | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| PSYC1000 | v.1 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| BIOL1002 | v.1 | Brain and Behaviour | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| INDH1006 | v.1 | Indigenous Cultures and Health Behaviours | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPPA1000 | v.1 | Studies in Language Development | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| CMHL1001 | v.1 | Evidence Informed Health Practice | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| SPPA2006 | v.1 | Introduction to Speech Pathology Practice | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPPA2007 | v.1 | Language Analysis and Assessment | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OCCT2005 | v.2 | Allied Health Research Design | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| MEDS2004 | v.1 | Studies in Cognitive Neuroscience and Motor Speech Disorders | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| SPPA2008 | v.1 | Acquired Language and Cognitive Communication Disorders | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPPA2009 | v.1 | Child Language Disorders | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPPA2010 | v.2 | Hearing Disorders and Fluency Disorders | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPPA2004 | v.2 | Speech Sound Disorders | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| SPPA3008 | v.1 | Counselling and Collaborative Practice in Speech Pathology | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPPA3006 | v.1 | Management in Allied Health Practice | 18.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPPA3009 | v.1 | Speech Pathology Fieldwork 1 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPPA3007 | v.2 | Voice and Speech Science | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| OCCT3003 | v.3 | Allied Health Honours Proposal | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPPA3010 | v.1 | Disability and Multimodal Communication | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPPA3000 | v.2 | Feeding and Swallowing Disorders | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPPA3011 | v.1 | Speech Pathology Fieldwork 2 | 107.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Study Period 1 | |||||
| SPPA4014 | v.2 | Integrated Speech Pathology Professional Practice | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 25.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Full Year - Honours | |||||
| OCCT4011 | v.1 | Allied Health Honours Research Project | 9.0 | 75.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 1 | |||||
| SPPA4015 | v.1 | Speech Pathology Fieldwork 3 | 1.0 | 50.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 2 | |||||
| SPPA4016 | v.1 | Speech Pathology Fieldwork 4 | 1.0 | 50.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
Further Information
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International students
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