This is a four-year full time (or equivalent part time) course that's offered at JCU's Townsville campus. Depending on the speciality you choose, a day in the life of a speech pathologist may include: Helping newborn babies with feeding difficulties Assisting adults with swallowing disability associated with a neurological disorder Improving the speech of a child who cannot be understood Assessing the language of an adult in hospital recovering from a brain injury, and Restoring voice production after surgery for cancer. During your studies, you will work on interesting research assignments and projects, as well as directly with clients. Among the core subjects and options available to you are: Anatomy and Physiology for Speech Pathology Linguistics and Phonetics Foundations of Allied Health Professional Practice Lifespan Development for Health Health and Health Care in Australia Health Promotion for Health Professionals Speech Development and Impairment Language Development and Impairment Acquired Speech Impairments Voice Impairment Rural and Remote Primary and Public Health Care Stuttering Across the Lifespan Swallowing Disabilities Across the Lifespan

Prerequisites English (4,SA); plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education or Health Education (4,SA) Current Australia OP/Rank 13/71 , GCE A Levels 7.0 or equivalents. For more information on undergraduate entry requirements refer to pages 70-72 of the International Undergraduate Guide (https://www.jcu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/674852/Intl_UG_Guide_2019_Web.pdf). If your country is not listed contact International Admissions. Academic IELTS – 7.0 (with a minimum writing score of 6.0; minimum speaking score of 8.0; minimum reading and listening score of 7.0)