GraduateNursing & Health Sciences

Master of Speech Pathology

Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia

About this program

The Master of Speech Pathology at Deakin University prepares students to work with people experiencing communication or swallowing difficulties, and with their carers, families and communities, across the lifespan. Co-designed with people with disability, carers and advocates, the course has a distinct focus on disability-informed practice alongside its clinical placements and coursework.

Cost & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$54,100
Application feeA$55

English test scores

IELTS8 overall (L8 R8 W8 S8)
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) 14 credit points of core units: Communication and Swallowing Across the Lifespan
  • Professional Practice in Speech Pathology
  • Identifying Needs and Providing Speech Pathology Services
  • Communication Disorder and Difference
  • Research Methods in Health and Social Development
  • Speech Pathology Practice A
  • Complex Communication Needs and Augmentative and Alternative Communication
  • Supporting Swallowing and Mealtimes
  • Speech Pathology Practice B
  • Speech Pathology Practice with Deaf Communities
  • Integrating and Transferring Practice in Speech Pathology Plus 2 credit points via a research pathway (Minor Research Project A/B) or a cour

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.

Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)

Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)

Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)

Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)

Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411

MLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.

Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)

MidwifeANZSCO 254111

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)

PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council

Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia

DietitianANZSCO 251111

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Dietitians Australia

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Admissions

To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet the following criteria: bachelor degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. linguistics, biomedicine, health science); an undergraduate-level (AQF level 7) unit in human anatomy and physiology equivalent to HBS109 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology. Places are limited and entry is competitive

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