Bachelor of Science in Speech & Language Therapy
Course overview
Speech and language therapists (SLTs) also known as speech therapists are healthcare professionals concerned with the promotion of normal communication, as well as the identification, prevention, treatment and management of a variety of developmental or acquired speech, language and oral disorders. They assess and treat children and adults with communication disorders such as articulation, voice, fluency, expressive and receptive language as well as feeding and swallowing problems. SLTs also screen children and adults for hearing difficulties. In addition to majoring in speech and language pathology theory, students will also be exposed to psychology, anatomy as well as research. The course also entails practical sessions that are held at the University’s clinic and at other facilities such as hospitals, schools and care facilities within the urban and rural context. Career opportunities include community work and outreach, educational settings, government and private healthcare settings as well as private practice.
Duration
Speech and Language pathology is a 4-year long program offered on a full-time basis. The curriculum is a structured curriculum and all modules in the curriculum have to be passed to obtain the qualification.
NQF Level: 8
Total number of credits: 484
Admission requirements:
New National Senior Certificate (NCS) Entrance Requirements: the 4 NCS subjects required at level 4 must satisfy the following Faculty-specific requirements.
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BSc Speech-Language Pathology |
Options |
Subject requirements |
Level of Achievement |
Total Points |
Credits |
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BSc Speech-Language Pathology |
All |
English
Mathematical Literacy
Mathematics
Life Orientation or Life Science
Physical Science
Any other 2 subjects from the designated list |
4(50-59%)
4(50-59%)
4(50-59%)
4(50-59%) 4(50-59%)
4(50-59%)
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28/29 |
20
20
20
10 20
20
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Minimum entrance requirements (Matric written prior to 2008) for programmes under the Faculty are as follows:
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Science or Stats |
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BSc Speech-Language Pathology |
Science 32 |
E(SG) |
Double points value for Maths and or Biology or Physical Science |
Determination of Selection Rating
Use the following table to determine the selection (Swedish) Rating:
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Matriculation symbol |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
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Points rating |
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HG |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
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SG |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Modules:
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Year 1 |
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Module |
Semester |
Credits |
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Introduction To Professional Practice |
1 |
8 |
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Anatomy and Physiology |
1 |
16 |
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Phonetics And Linguistics 1A |
1 |
12 |
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Microbiology and Infection Control |
1 |
8 |
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Clinical Education 1A |
1 |
16 |
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Total: 60 |
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Brain and Behaviour |
2 |
16 |
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Phonetics And Linguistics 1B |
2 |
12 |
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Community and Health Promotion 1B |
2 |
8 |
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Fundamentals of Hearing Science & Sign Language |
2 |
8 |
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Clinical Education 1B |
2 |
16 |
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Total 60 |
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TOTAL CREDIT PER YEAR: |
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120 |
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Year 2 |
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Module |
Semester |
Credits |
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Introduction to Language Development Disorder |
1 |
16 |
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Phonological/Articulation Disorder |
1 |
16 |
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Fluency Disorder |
1 |
12 |
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Clinical Education 2A |
1 |
16 |
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Total: 60 |
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Voice and Resonance Disorder |
2 |
16 |
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AAC |
2 |
8 |
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Motor Speech Disorder |
2 |
16 |
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Clinical Education 2B |
2 |
16 |
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Total: 56 |
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TOTAL CREDIT PER YEAR: |
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116 |
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Year 3 |
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Module |
Semester |
Credits |
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Swallowing Disorder |
1 |
16 |
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Aphasia and Cognitive Based Dysfunction |
1 |
20 |
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Clinical Education |
1 |
16 |
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Health Administration and Management |
1 |
16 |
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Total |
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68 |
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Advanced Language Disorder |
2 |
20 |
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Disability and Communication Disorder |
2 |
8 |
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Clinical Education |
2 |
16 |
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Research Methodology |
2 |
16 |
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Total |
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60 |
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TOTAL CREDITS PER YEAR: |
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128 |
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Year 4 |
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Module |
Semester |
Credits |
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Clinical Education |
1 |
18 |
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Clinical Education |
1 |
18 |
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Research Project |
1 |
8 |
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Integrated Case Seminars 4A |
1 |
16 |
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Total |
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60 |
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Clinical Education |
2 |
18 |
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Clinical Education |
2 |
18 |
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Research Project |
2 |
8 |
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Integrated Case Seminars 4B |
2 |
16 |
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Total: 60 |
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TOTAL CREDITS PER YEAR: |
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120 |
Legal requirements
In terms of the current relevant legislation:
- Students are required to be registered with the university as well as the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as students for the duration of their learning period
- HPCSA registration is on the students own account but will be facilitated by the department
- Students must have access to accredited clinical facilities of health service providers that have a memorandum on understanding in place for the practical component.
- Clinical training shall be done in government hospitals, communities, schools and community health service facilities in the Eastern Cape Province.
- Clinical and work-based experiences must comply with the current regulations of the HPCSA.
Contact Details:
HOD: Dr Stemela-Zali
University of Fort Hare
School of Health Sciences
7th Floor Gasson Building
P.O. Box 1054
45 Church Street
East London
5201
South Africa
Telephone Numbers: (043) 704 7197 / (043) 704 7359
Email: ustemela@ufh.ac.za