Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

Make a meaningful difference in people's lives by helping those with communication and swallowing challenges regain confidence and independence.

Speech pathologists are healthcare professionals who assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders across all ages from infants to the elderly. They partner with individuals, families, communities and other professionals to reduce the impact of these difficulties, enhance quality of life and promote independence.

From classrooms to communities, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals to make a positive impact in people’s lives, taking advantage of a speech pathology program educating speech pathologists since 1962.

From your first year in the program, you’ll integrate your learning through inquiry-based and simulated learning experiences, with opportunities to develop practical skills.

During the program, you’ll also participate in several supervised clinical placements. Placement settings may include hospitals, educational facilities, healthcare organisations, private practices, and UQ’s own Speech Pathology Clinic.

You’ll be prepared to address speech, language, voice, fluency, hearing, cognition and swallowing challenges. You’ll gain the skills to deliver individualised, culturally responsive, evidence-based intervention and support.

As a speech pathologist, you will work with people of all ages, for example, newborn babies with feeding difficulties, children with speech, language and literacy difficulties, adults with acquired brain injury and older adults in aged care.

A career in speech pathology will provide you with opportunities across a variety of settings to advocate for optimal communication and swallowing. The UQ Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and attributes you need for a rewarding professional career as a speech pathologist.

GCE A and AS Levels

`A¿ Levels for locations including: Bahamas, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cameroon, Falkland Islands, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Hong Kong (SAR), Ireland, Kenya, Liberia, Macau, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Aggregate of best 3 (or 2) A Level subjects or a combination of A and AS Level subjects equivalent to 3 (or 2) A Level subjects. A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 and AS Levels count for half of these scores.

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

International Baccalaureate Diploma QTAC Schedule 2023-24. Schedule Code S1716

USA Composite ACT (Score 36 Scale)

The United States of America College Board Composite ACT Score 36 Scale. QTAC Schedule 2023-24. QTAC Schedule Code: S5040

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

The United States of America Advanced Placements (APs) issued by the College Board; an aggregate of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 AP results, where A=5, B=4, C=3 (Pass), D=2, E=1. Completion of the equivalent of a recognised school leaving certificate is also required.

USA Composite SAT-I Score(Since March 2016)

Total of SAT-I: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and SAT-I: Mathematics. Completion of the equivalent of a recognised school leaving certificate is also required.

None of the above

Undergraduate admissions

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2. Review entry requirements: You need to meet all entry requirements to be considered for an offer.
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4. Consider your pathway options: If you need help meeting entry requirements, there are pathways available.
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6. Check credit eligibility: You may be eligible for credit for previous university, IB or other study.
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8. Respond to your offer: How you can respond if you receive an offer to study at UQ.
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