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Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice

University of Auckland, New Zealand
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Course Overview

Are you a graduate from a related field such as psychology, linguistics, health sciences or education? The MSLTPrac is a New Zealand Speech-language Therapy Association accredited qualification. It is designed to provide you with the necessary specialist skills and experience to practise as a Speech Language Therapist in New Zealand and overseas.

You will study a range of subject areas including anatomy, physiology, linguistics and acoustics, and learn to apply theory to clinical practice. Students learn to use a range of approaches and technologies to assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders.

General Eligibility

Study option

Taught 240 points

Grade required

GPA 5.0

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Programme structure

Year 1

  • Introduction to Communication in Children and Adults

  • Linguistics for Speech Language Therapy

  • Anatomy and Physiology for Speech Language Therapy

  • Speech Language Therapy Clinical Practicum 1

  • Dysphagia (e-learning)

  • Communication Difficulties in Children

  • Communication Disorders in Adults

  • Speech Language Therapy Clinical Practicum 2

Year 2

  • Audiology for Speech Language Therapy

  • Speech Language Therapy Clinical Practicum 3

  • Topics in Communication Disorders in Adults

  • Advanced Study of Speech and Language Therapy in Children

  • Speech Language Therapy Clinical Practicum 4

  • Voice and Fluency

  • Research Project

Language Requirement

  • IELTS7.5
  • TOEFL120
  • PTE90
  • Duolingo110

The IELTS score for international applicants is 7.5 (with no less than 7 in each component).

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