Bachelor of Speech Language Pathology | Wits

APS Required

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Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

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Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 4
Waitlisting
Applicants with an entry requirement of at least 30-33 APS points are wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Additional Selection Criteria
Only 30 places are available in the first year of study for the Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology degree.
Applicants are selected on the basis of academic merit (i.e. school leaving results and NBT scores). This aligns with the University’s transformation policy for student selection.
Potential students are encouraged to observe a speechlanguage pathology professional, preferably in a public hospital setting. Applicants are required to write the NBT

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Career Prospects

  • Speech-Language Pathologist: Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and communication disorders in individuals of all ages. Speech-language pathologists work in hospitals, private clinics, schools, and rehabilitation centres.
  • Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist: Specialise in treating speech and language disorders in children, including developmental delays, articulation issues, and language impairments. Pediatric speech-language pathologists work in paediatric clinics, schools, and early intervention programmes.
  • Clinical Speech-Language Pathology Researcher: Conduct research on speech and language disorders, including developing new treatment methods, evaluating therapeutic techniques, and exploring the effectiveness of various interventions. Clinical researchers work in academic institutions, research centres, and healthcare organisations.
  • Educational Speech-Language Pathologist: Work within educational settings to support students with speech and language difficulties, providing therapy, developing individualized education plans (IEPs), and collaborating with teachers and parents. Educational speech-language pathologists work in schools and educational support centres.
  • Voice Therapist: Specialise in treating voice disorders, including vocal cord issues, voice strain, and professional voice care. Voice therapists work with individuals who use their voice professionally, such as singers, actors, and public speakers, and are employed in private practice, rehabilitation centres, and voice clinics.
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