Master of Speech Language Pathology
Prepare for a professional clinical career as a speech pathologist through this comprehensive graduate-entry master's program.
Best for:Best for university graduates from any discipline seeking a professional career transition into speech pathology and clinical practice.
Overview
The Master of Speech Language Pathology at the University of Sydney is a graduate-entry program designed for candidates from any previous disciplinary background. The curriculum develops practical clinical competencies to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders across all life stages and diverse cultural contexts. Students gain professional experience through practical placements across hospitals, private practices, educational institutions, and community services. Upon completion, graduates are fully equipped for professional practice as certified speech pathologists.
What you'll do
- Complete rigorous coursework in speech pathology, communication sciences, and clinical methodologies
- Participate in supervised professional clinical placements across hospitals, schools, and health facilities
- Assess and diagnose communication, speech, language, and swallowing difficulties in diverse populations
- Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based treatment plans for patients of various ages
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary healthcare and educational teams to support patient outcomes
Requirements
Degree required: An Australian bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD from an equivalent accredited institution
Degree offered: Master Degree (By Coursework)
Language: English; standard institutional English language proficiency requirements apply if applicable
Instruction: English
- Satisfactory academic performance with a minimum average mark of 60 out of 100 or a GPA of 4.5 out of 7
- Ability to meet all faculty-specified minimum admission and health standards
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills suitable for clinical environments
- Open to qualified candidates regardless of previous discipline holding an equivalent bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree
- Admission is competitive and subject to available places based on academic merit
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How to apply
Interested applicants should review the specific admission guidelines provided by the University of Sydney and submit their application through the official university portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and supporting documentation of prior qualifications are included with the submission.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of degree completion
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