MEDICINE AND HEALTH Master of Speech and Language Therapy ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The Master of Speech and Language Therapy is a highly SATAC CODE – 1CM632 competitive course with a limited number of places. This means Casuarina, Online (Full Fee) that although you may meet the minimum entry requirements for the course, you may not receive an offer. Subquotas are in place DURATION – 2 years full-time for First Nation and NT Resident applicants. Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 1 equivalent international qualification with at least a credit average (GPA of 5.00). ABOUT THE COURSE Short-listed applicants may be required to undertake an interview. Whilst you may meet the advertised minimum entry The Master of Speech and Language Therapy is a two-year graduate requirements, this does not guarantee you a place in the course, entry program that provides the skills to deliver quality speech and instead offers will be made on merit. language pathology services, with a focus on underserved contexts ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS nationally and globally. This degree equips you to have the clinical skills to tailor your service provision in response to the changing If you are undertaking a course with clinical or fieldwork demands of the Australian health systems. placements you must demonstrate compliance with the following The Master of Speech and Language Therapy is designed for checks and requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure that students who are seeking a diverse and rewarding health career the correct documentation is obtained prior to commencing with a focus on communication rights and improving the lives clinical/fieldwork placements. A national and/or international of individuals experiencing speech or language disability and/or Police Check and a current Working with Children Check is swallowing disorders. required regarding suitability to undertake clinical/fieldwork The course offers flexibility in learning with online delivery, placements. complemented with intensive on-campus residentials, and clinical INHERENT REQUIREMENTS learning. This course incorporates health practicums supported Inherent requirements apply to this course. by CDU academics and registered Speech Pathology professionals. See http://www.cdu.edu.au/inherent-requirements for details. There are unique placement opportunities in the Northern Territory local, rural and remote areas. CDU welcomes First Nations students and has dedicated support on hand to help support you through your degree. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION The course has been designed to meet the accreditation standards of Speech Pathology Australia and is a Qualifying Course with Speech Pathology Australia. CDU will seek accreditation of the award courses prior to the first cohort of students graduating to enable graduates to be eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia, in line with the SPA accreditation process for new courses. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduating from this course may lead to 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. CCharharlleess D Dararwwiinn U Unniivveersrsiittyy 111155 22002233 u unndederrgrgraadduuaattee a anndd p poossttgrgraadduuaattee de degrgreeeses