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Explore the science relating to speech, language, and swallowing; while studying client issues and exploring service delivery models as well as treatment and management strategies - with the Master of Speech Pathology course.

This full-time two-year course will extend your research skills by examining a wide range of communication issues and show you how to apply theoretical knowledge and evidence-based practice to the assessment, treatment, and management of these disorders.

This course also offers a unique business development component designed to teach students the necessary business skills to consider a career in private practice.

The UC Master of Speech Pathology course is your chance to become a part of a new breed of researcher-practitioners who are committed to making a difference in others’ lives; irrespective of age, disability, illness, cultural, linguistic or social backgrounds.

Register now and find out for yourself why UC Master of Speech Pathology graduates stand out amongst other Speech Pathology graduates around Australia.

Study a Master of Speech Pathology at UC and you will:

attain entry-level speech pathology competencies across a range of practice areas
deliver culturally and socially appropriate speech pathology services
communicate and work effectively with diverse partners in health, education and the community
critique, synthesise and apply evidence from research and consumer perspectives to inform speech pathology practices
critically evaluate information required for effective service delivery
develop in-depth research skills and be recognised as a competent researcher-practitioner
be able to participate, collaborate and contribute to policy development and industry knowledge
contribute to building stronger research evidence for clinical and life outcomes
gain a deeper understanding of the social issues of speech pathology and how it relates to a different age, linguistic and cultural demographics.

Career opportunities

A Master of Speech Pathology qualification from UC will expose you to a higher level of understanding of speech pathology issues in public, private and voluntary positions in Australia and overseas.

Taking this course will give you the knowledge and credentials to able to lead, work, educate, guide and influence change in policies and procedural activities in the following areas:

private and public hospitals
rehabilitation centres
aged care facilities
community health clinics
schools and disability organisations
private practices.

As Australia’s aging population demographic continues to grow and evolve, the need for qualified and experienced Speech Pathologists to help improve and develop the knowledge base of the speech pathology profession will increase exponentially.