Embark on the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) program at CQUniversity to prepare for a fulfilling career in speech pathology. Gain essential skills to assist individuals of all ages dealing with communication or swallowing challenges. Through a comprehensive curriculum covering psychology, medical sciences, linguistics, and phonetics, you'll emerge ready for professional practice.

Hands-on placements in diverse clinical settings will provide invaluable real-world experience, including opportunities within the multidisciplinary Allied Health Clinic at CQUniversity Rockhampton. Collaborate with peers from various disciplines like occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and oral health to broaden your perspective.

Upon graduation, you'll earn a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) qualification. During your final year, you'll undertake a research project focused on a relevant topic in speech pathology, enhancing your expertise in the field.

COURSE STRUCTURE
You must fulfill the requirements of 30 core units.

UNIT INFORMATION
To explore the units available in this course, please refer to the Handbook and navigate to the "Course Structure" tab.

CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
If you have prior relevant study, you may qualify for credit transfer toward your enrolled course.

Successfully finishing the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) opens the door to a fulfilling profession as a Speech Pathologist, offering opportunities in diverse environments including:

- Public and private hospitals
- Community centers
- Rehabilitation centers
- Daycare facilities
- Educational institutions
- Elderly care facilities
- Private practice

A secondary qualification (Year 11 or 12, or equivalent)

Achieving an overall band score of at least 8.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic), with a minimum score of 8.0 in each subset, or obtaining Grades A or B exclusively in each of the four components of the Occupational English Test is required.

Alternatively, a TOEFL Internet-based score of 75 or higher with no subsection score below 17, a Pearson Test of English Academic overall score of 54 or higher with no subsection score below 46, or a Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) / Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) overall test score of 169 (with no individual band score below 162) are acceptable.