Bachelor of Science (Speech and Language Therapy)
College of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Sciences
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 Vetting and Medical Clearance requirements.
Duration:
4 years
Next start date: September 2012
Entry points(2011): 510
A Level Grades (2011): AAAB (A-Level)
Average intake: 25
Course overview
Speech and Language Therapy is a dynamic healthcare profession concerned with the assessment, diagnosis and management of communication and swallowing disorders. This programme focuses on the area of disorders of communication; and focuses on anatomy, physiology, audiology, linguistics, and psychology, and students will integrate their learning across modules.
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.
Course outline
Year 1
- Psychology 1
- Anatomy
- Human Body Function
- Practice Education 1
- Professional Studies 1
- Linguistics 1
- Phonetics and Phonology
- Communication Impairments 1
Year 2
- Psychology 2
- Neuroanatomy
- Neurophysiology
- Practice Education 2
- Professional Studies 2
- Research Methodology 2
- Linguistics 2
- Communication Impairments 2
Year 3
- Psychology 3
- Practice Education 3
- Professional Studies 3
- Research Methodology 3
- Linguistics 3
- Communication and Swallowing Impairments
Year 4
- Practice Education 4
- Professional Studies 4
- Research Methodology 4
Further education
Graduates can go on to higher degrees in the field of science and health.
Find out more
The School of Health Sciences
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: €5,868
- Student contribution: €2,000
- 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..."
