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Speech and Language Therapy

Queen Margaret University

Content

This four-year Master of Speech and Language Therapy (MSLT) integrated master’s course will equip you with all the knowledge and skills that you need to start a rewarding career as a speech and language therapist. You will learn the theory of speech and language therapy, and placements will immerse you in a variety of clinical environments. We are passionate about original research and you will have the chance to explore an area that inspires you.

Year One: Foundations for SLT: Foundations of Linguistics; Foundations for SLT: Biological and Medical Sciences 1; Professional Practice: Clinical and Professional Capabilities; Foundations for SLT: Language Structure, Processing and Variation; Foundation for SLT: Lifespan; Professional Practice: Lifespan Placement; Research for SLT: Cognitive Sciences and Research Methods 1.

Year Two: Foundation for SLT: Biological and Medical Sciences 2; Speech and Language Pathology: Developmental Language Disorder; Foundations for SLT: Advanced Phonetic Analysis; Professional Practice: Practice-Based Learning 2; Speech and Language Pathology: Specific Speech Disorders; Speech and Language Pathology: Developmental and Acquired Dysphagia; Research for SLT: Cognitive Sciences and Research Methods 2.

Year Three: Speech and Language Pathology: Developmental Disorders of Social Communication; Professional Practice: Delivering Services to Reflect Diversity; Speech and Language Pathology: Organic Speech Impairments and Voice Disorders; Speech and Language Pathology: Acquired Language.

Year Four: Speech and Language Pathology: Physical, Sensory and Intellectual Impairment; Professional Practice: Training and Leadership; Professional Practice: Practice-Based Learning 4/Research for SLT: Research Project; Professional Practice: Applied Clinical Decision Making.

Entry Requirements

2024 entry requirements:
5 Highers at AABBB (standard entry) or ABBBB (widening access entry), English, a modern language, Psychology or science subjects preferred plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths necessary at National 5, Biology preferred.

You would require a satisfactory PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check to show you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

B630

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

School of Health Sciences

Department

Health Professions

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.qmu.ac.uk