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MMedSci Speech and Language Therapy

University of Sheffield

Course description

This course leads to a professional qualification to practise as a speech and language therapist. You’ll be able to work in a diverse range of settings, for example schools and hospitals, nurseries, clinics or the client’s home. You might also pursue a role in higher education and research.

Speech and language therapists provide treatment and care for children and adults who have difficulties with communicating, eating, drinking or swallowing. Therapists take a collaborative approach, working alongside the individual’s carer, teacher or family, as well as other professionals.

Accreditation

Approved by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council.

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Modules

  • Biomedical Science
  • Speech, language, communication and literacy development in children
  • Speech and Hearing Science
  • Developmental disorders of communication
  • Introduction to practical Linguistics
  • Language cognition and communication in adults 1
  • Language cognition and communication in adults 2
  • Research Methods and Statistics
  • Professional Practice 1
  • Participation and Society
  • Language Analysis: Sound and Structure
  • Transition to Professional Autonomy
  • Evaluating the evidence base in speech and language therapy 1: Principles and methods
  • Evaluating the evidence base in speech and language therapy II: Clinical dissertation
  • Key Clinical Topics 1
  • Key Clinical Topics 2
  • Professional Practice 2
  • Professional Practice 3
  • Requirements

    Listed below are the documents required to apply for this course.
    £27,500 Per Year

    International student tuition fee

    2 years

    Duration

    Sep 2024

    Start Month

    Aug 2024

    Application Deadline

    Upcoming Intakes

    • September 2024

    Mode of Study

    • Full Time