Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Australian Catholic University - Melbourne

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Overview

Speech pathologists are trained to assess and manage disorders of communication. The Bachelor of Speech Pathology encompasses all aspects of communication including speech, writing, reading, signs, symbols and gestures. Speech pathologists study the theoretical and practical aspects of speech, hearing, language, voice and difficulties in swallowing and feeding. This course is designed to expose students to speech pathology practice from the first year of the degree.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Subject proficiency: As for year 12 or equivalent.

Majors

Speech Pathology.

Potential Career Outcomes

The type of careers this qualification leads to may include a speech pathologist in the fields of, public and private hospitals, acute care and outpatient facilities, schools, community health centres, early childhood clinics and private practice.

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 offer99.4099.95
Median rank to receive an offer90.2596.15
Lowest rank to receive an offer79.0091.25

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Australian Catholic University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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University

Australian Catholic University

Campus

Melbourne

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Health Sciences

Indicative ATAR

79.00

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 4 years

Course Link

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State
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Courses
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Campuses
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