MEDICINE AND HEALTH Bachelor of Health Science/Master of ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Speech and Language Therapy Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an SATAC CODE – 104711 Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 70*. Casuarina, Online Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher. DURATION – 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma with a GPA of DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 1 at least 5. Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered ABOUT THE COURSE equivalent to the above Australian qualifications. Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 147. Become a qualified speech pathologist. Our four-year Bachelor Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program or the of Health Science/Master of Speech and Language Therapy Preparation for Tertiary Success courses or a recognised enabling equips you to work as a speech pathologist within the Australian course of at least 12 months duration. healthcare system. Be ready and able to assist people achieve their highest quality of ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS life at work, home, and socially, irrespective of age, disability, or If you are undertaking a course with clinical or fieldwork illness. placements you must demonstrate compliance with the following In addition to online studies, you will complete intensive on- checks and requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure that campus residentials giving you the opportunity to develop the correct documentation is obtained prior to commencing and practise your clinical skills under the guidance of your clinical/fieldwork placements. A national and/or international lecturers, before attending external clinical placements. You will police check and a current Working with Children check are also complete three clinical placements during the last three required regarding suitability to undertake clinical/fieldwork semesters of your studies. placements. Our Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech and Language The majority of health facilities will require you to present a Therapy degree graduates are equipped to work in hospitals, complete immunisation schedule, and First Aid certificate as you rehabilitation centres, aged care facilities, community health progress to placements in your Master of Speech and Language clinics, schools or disability organisations. Therapy. Our Health Science/Speech and Language Therapy course offers international study opportunities and welcomes both First Nations and international students with dedicated support services on hand to support you through your degree. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION As a graduate of our Health Science/Speech and Language Therapy degree you will be able to apply for membership with Speech Pathology Australia once the course is successfully accredited. The course will seek accreditation from Speech Pathology Australia prior to the first cohort graduating in 2023. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As a graduate of our Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech and Language Therapy degree you may find career opportunities in areas such as hospitals, community health centres, residential and age care facilities, disability services, paediatric facilities, mental health facilities, education facilities, universities and research facilities, juvenile justice centres and private clinics. Charles Darwin University 49 2023 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees