Bachelor of Science (Speech and Language Therapy)
College of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Sciences
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Speech and Language Therapy
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Studying Speech and Language Therapy
Course overview
Speech and language therapists enable people with communication disorders and swallowing disorders to achieve their maximum potential. They are involved in assessing their clients’ communication and swallowing difficulties, and developing treatment programmes to meet their needs. They work closely with other members of the team, such as nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, teachers, etc, and work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, primary care health centres and schools.
The Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT) require that those in training have a minimum of 450 hours clinical education, 300 of which must be with a speech and language therapist, and 150 clinically-related. In their first year, students visit preschools and centres for people with disabilities, and throughout the course, qualified speech and language therapists supervise the students in training during their work-placement.
Key facts
Entry requirements
Minimum Grade HC3 in two subjects and Passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate including: Irish, English, another language, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and any other subject recognised for entry purposes.
Additional requirements
Students must satisfy the Garda/Police vetting and Medical Clearance requirements.
Duration:
4 years
Next start date: September 2013
Entry points(2012): range 520 - 580
A Level Grades (2012): AAAB (A-Level) or equivalent combination
Average intake: 25
Course outline
Year 1
- Psychology I
- Human Body Structure
- Human Body Function
- Practice Education I
- Professional Studies I
- Linguistics I
- Phonetics and Phonology
- Communication Impairments & Dysphagia I
Year 2
- Psychology II
- Neuroanatomy
- Neurophysiology
- Practice Education II
- Professional Studies II
- Research Methodology II
- Linguistics II
- Communication Impairments & Dysphagia II
Year 3
- Psychology III
- Practice Education III
- Professional Studies III
- Research Methodology III
- Linguistics III
- Communication Impairments & Dysphagia III
Year 4
- Practice Education IV
- Professional Studies IV
- Research Methodology IV
Further education
Find out more
Speech and Language Therapy
T 353 (0)91 492957
F 353 (0)91 495540
E healththerapies@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/speech_language_therapy/
CAO code
GY503
Fees for this course
EU (Total): €8,092
- Tuition: €5,618
- Student contribution: €2,250
- Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €17,000
Current Students
Jenna O' Neill
BSc (Speech and Language Therapy)
"...This course really appealed to me due to the broad range of subject areas covered, taking in psychology, linguistics, anatomy and physiology. The best part of the course was the clinical placements which give you the opportunity to link what you are doing in the classroom to its practical application. It also provided great insight into the range of possible working environments, from hospitals to schools and community clinics. It is a challenging, enjoyable and rewarding course which leads on to a great career..."
