Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Programme Overview and Aims
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Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology [BSc(SLP)] is formerly known as Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences [BSc(Sp&HearSc)].
This five-year full-time programme trains students to become competent and compassionate speech-language pathologists. The programme provides solid conceptual and theoretical knowledge in typical human communication and swallowing and their disorders as well as in related disciplines, such as medicine, psychology, English and Cantonese linguistics and hearing sciences.
The comprehensive curriculum and mentored clinical practice prepare students to serve people with a wide range of communication, speech, language and swallowing disorders across the lifespan in various settings such as hospitals, schools, pre-school centres, private clinics and nursing homes.
The programme has obtained full endorsement status from the Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapists. Graduates are eligible to apply to be "Speech Therapist in Accredited Register". The degree is comparable to similar undergraduate degrees in Australia and New Zealand. Internationally, the degree is recognized as a qualification in speech therapy by the Allied Health Professions Council in Singapore.
Graduates are also highly suitable for postgraduate studies in this discipline and other allied disciplines.
Programme Features
- The programme employs a student-centred, translational learning approach.
- The curriculum covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for becoming a compassionate, professional speech-language pathologist.
- The medium of classwork is English with a strong emphasis on active participation, problem-solving and presentations in small discussion groups.
- In the final year, students are required to complete a research project.
- During the five years of training, students are required to complete more than 300 hours of direct client contact under the supervision of an experienced clinical educator. The clinical programme is conducted predominantly in Cantonese.
- A strong emphasis is placed on students' ability to integrate knowledge and skills, apply theories and external research evidence in clinical practice, and develop necessary interpersonal, self-learning and basic research skills.
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