Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Yes, the program has been designed to meet the accreditation standards of Speech Pathology Australia and has Provisional Accreditation status with Speech Pathology Australia.

The first two years of the program combine evidence-based studies in speech pathology with a broad understanding of biomedical and health science, linguistics and psychology to develop the professional competencies essential for ethical and safe practice, high quality care and the skills to work in multidisciplinary teams. The final two years focus on the development of advanced knowledge in speech pathology and clinical practice, which are used during clinical placements to treat patients in the community.

Yes, the Honours program is available to high achieving students in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology.

To be able to undertake placement in any NSW Health facility, students must be assessed as compliant with NSW Health student placement policy in the first year of their program, regardless of when they expect to go on their first placement. Students must also meet Western Sydney University course requirements as well as any special, legislated, or policy-mandated requirements.

Graduates of this degree can look forward to a career in private practice or in a variety of clinical and community healthcare settings.