Master of Speech Pathology
A two-year graduate entry program designed to build professional speech pathology and allied health expertise.
Best for:Best for bachelor's degree holders seeking a professional career in speech pathology and allied health.
Overview
The Master of Speech Pathology at Charles Darwin University is a comprehensive two-year graduate entry program designed to prepare students for impactful careers in allied health. The curriculum focuses on communication rights, healthcare advocacy, and optimizing communication and swallowing outcomes across the lifespan. Students benefit from flexible learning delivery options, mandatory on-campus residential schools, and hands-on practice education placements across diverse urban, rural, and remote settings. Supported by experienced academics and registered professionals, graduates gain the necessary competencies to meet the evolving demands of the healthcare system.
What you'll do
- Complete rigorous coursework covering speech pathology principles, communication rights, and swallowing management
- Participate in mandatory on-campus residential schools to build foundational practical skills
- Undertake practice education placements across various work settings, including local, rural, and remote regions
- Engage with academic supervisors and registered speech pathology professionals during clinical training
- Collaborate with peers and healthcare providers to advocate for optimized communication across the lifespan
Requirements
Degree required: Recognized bachelor's degree or equivalent international qualification
Degree offered: Master of Speech Pathology
Language: English; standard institutional English proficiency standards apply
Instruction: English
- Demonstrate a GPA of 5.0 or higher (Credit average) from a completed bachelor's level qualification or higher
- Fulfill academic prerequisites for graduate-level health sciences study
- Successfully complete an admission interview if shortlisted
- Open to applicants holding a recognized bachelor's degree or equivalent international qualification
- First Nations students are strongly encouraged to apply and receive dedicated institutional support
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How to apply
Review the course entry requirements and prepare your academic transcripts demonstrating the required GPA. Submit your application directly through the university's official admissions portal. Short-listed candidates may be invited for an interview before final admission offers are made on merit.
- Bachelor transcripts
- Proof of degree completion
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