Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) [End-on]
Information valid for students commencing in 2016.
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) [End-on]
Course code | 100109 |
Course type | Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Successful completion of an AQF level 7 Bachelor Degree in a discipline cognate to the proposed area of research within the past five years; and achievement of an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across their bachelor degree, with credits or better in discipline-specific areas. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the following English language proficiency requirements: an overall IELTS of 7.0 with a minimum writing score of 6.0; speaking score of 8.0; reading and listening score of 7.0; or submission of results of the Occupational English Test (OET) taken within the last 12 months with grades of at least 3 ‘A’s and 1 ‘B’ on the OET test. |
Additional selection requirements | Application for entry to the Honours program is by approval of the College Dean. Quota restrictions on the number of honours places available may apply from time to time as determined by the College Dean. Students for honours who have graduated with a pass degree from this or another university or who graduated more than five years ago may be required to complete such coursework or assessment as the College Dean recommends. Students’ professional experience and continuing professional development will also be considered in their application. |
Special admission requirements | Students must: Hold membership, or be eligible for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia |
Post admission requirements | Depending on the area of research, students may have to comply with the following: Hepatitis B immunisation: Students must provide evidence of being immune to hepatitis B within the first teaching period of their studies. A blood-borne viral disease may result in a student’s inability to obtain a placement in a Queensland Health facility and consequently may result in their inability to complete the requirements of the course as accredited by the relevant professional accrediting body. If a student has not complied with the above requirement by the last day of the first teaching period of their studies, their enrolment will be terminated immediately. Suitability to Work with Children Card (blue card): This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements that may involve contact with children under 18 years of age. Students are required to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card (which involves a criminal history check undertaken by the Queensland Police) before the start of the first placement. Students must retain a current Suitability to Work with Children Card for the duration of their course, as failure to do so will result in the termination of their admission to the course. For more information, refer to: Current Apply First Aid and CPR Certificate: Students must hold a current First Aid Certificate before undertaking professional or clinical placements. Students are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Some professional/clinical placement agencies may require that students hold an advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate before undertaking a professional or clinical placement. Students are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Australian Federal Police check: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Some placement agencies may require students to produce a current Australian Federal Police check. This is in addition to the requirements for a Blue Card. If requested, students must provide written confirmation of clearance to the Clinical Placement Officer prior to commencement of clinical placement. Application documents can be accessed at: |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | The Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) degree qualifies graduates with coherent and advanced knowledge in an area of practice based knowledge and the application of research principles and methods. On successful completion of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) degree program graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Full-time Honours
SL4501:12 Speech Pathology Honours Part 1 of 2
SL4502:12 Speech Pathology Honours Part 2 of 2
Part-time Honours
SL4511:06 Speech Pathology Honours Part 1 of 4
SL4512:06 Speech Pathology Honours Part 2 of 4
SL4513:06 Speech Pathology Honours Part 3 of 4
SL4514:06 Speech Pathology Honours Part 4 of 4
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Students enrolled in this course must be eligible for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia. |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Not eligible |
Maximum allowed | Nil |
Currency | Not applicable |
Expiry | Not applicable |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) |
Approved abbreviation | BSpPath(Hons) |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |