Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology)
University of Sydney - Camperdown/Darlington
Overview
Speech pathologists assess and treat people who have a communication or swallowing disorder. Communication disorders include using and understanding language, voice, fluency, hearing, reading and writing.
This is a people-oriented profession which requires resilience and flexibility. Students are required to communicate fluently and effectively, in high-level spoken and written English. A bridging course in grammatical analysis is recommended for all students.
Majors
Areas of study
Anatomy, audiology, linguistics and language development, neurobiology, phonetics, psychology, research methods, speech pathology specialist areas (eg aphasia, cleft palate, dysarthria, dyslexia, stuttering, hearing loss).
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Speech pathologists work in health and community settings, including community health centres, disability services, hospitals, NGOs, mental health services, justice, private practice, schools, early intervention centres, public health, and rehabilitation centres.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.45 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 95.43 | 96.43 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 84.5 | 94 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Sydney website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Sydney
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Health Sciences
Indicative ATAR
84.50
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 101
- Campuses
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Camperdown/Darlington Conservatorium Cumberland Sydney College of the Arts Westmead
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