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The UTS Master of Speech Pathology is a two-year graduate program designed for those entering the field. With its cutting-edge, practice-oriented curriculum, the program encourages active student engagement while developing essential clinical and professional competencies for speech pathology careers.
This advanced professional degree equips graduates with the expertise, practical abilities, and self-assurance to thrive in both private and public speech pathology settings. Throughout the program, students utilize modern digital health and education technologies while gaining insights into the business and professional dimensions of the field, encompassing telepractice and remote supervision. The curriculum addresses evolving industry trends such as private practice expansion, telehealth services, digital health records, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Students engage in comprehensive interprofessional education, gaining hands-on clinical experience with diverse populations through both in-person and telehealth modalities, alongside research opportunities.
Career Opportunities
Speech pathologists support individuals with communication and swallowing challenges across various environments including healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and private clinics. As digital health solutions advance and private sector opportunities grow, professionals can pursue diverse career paths. The UTS Master of Speech Pathology provides the foundation for a fulfilling career focused on enhancing communication and swallowing abilities, promoting social participation and inclusion for all individuals.
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognized bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
In addition to a completed bachelor's degree, applicants must have also completed the following subjects at a tertiary level within the last 10 years and must provide relevant subject outlines with their application:
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 7.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 584-609 overall with TWE of 5.0, internet based: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 27; or AE6: Pass; or PTE: 65-72; or CAE: 185-190.