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Master of Speech and Language Therapy ( MSLT )
This course will equip you with all the knowledge and skills that you need to start a rewarding career as a speech and language therapist .
On this course you will :
• Develop a strong theoretical understanding of speech and language therapy ( SLT ) through modules in linguistics , psychology , biological and medical sciences , and research methods .
• Carry out regular clinical placements that will build your practical skills . You will be placed in a variety of settings including hospitals , schools and clinics to ensure you gain a range of experience .
• Benefit from the interprofessional working focus of this course . We aim for all our graduates to be confident in their own professional identity and have the additional skills that will allow you to work as an effective multidisciplinary team member .
Our ability to communicate with others is a vital part of who we are as individuals , and how we fit in with society . Speech and language therapists play a vital role in assessing and treating people who have communication and swallowing difficulties , developmental and acquired . Clients can be of all ages , from newborn to the elderly . If you are passionate about applying scientific principles to support communication and want to make a difference to others lives , we can help you forge a fascinating career .
This is a four year integrated undergraduate master ’ s course . Students commence the master of speech and Language Therapy ( MSLT ) in four years and the eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a speech and language therapist .. YearsThree and Four students are often taught alongside those on the MScSpeech and Language Therapy ( Pre-Registration ). Students have the opportunity to transfer at the end of Year Two to a BSc ( Hons ) route and they will still be eligable to apply for registration with the HCPC .
Modules
Year One : Foundations for SLT : Foundations of Linguistics / Foundations for SLT : Biological and Medical Sciences 1 / Professional Practice : Clinical and Professional Capabilities / Foundations for SLT : Language Structure , Processing and Variation / Foundation for SLT : Lifespan / Professional Practice : Lifespan Placement / Research for SLT : Cognitive Sciences and Research Methods 1
Year Two : Foundation for SLT : Biological and Medical Sciences 2 / Speech and Language Pathology : Developmental Language Disorder / Foundations for SLT : Advanced Phonetic Analysis / Professional Practice : Practice-Based Learning 2 / Speech and Language Pathology : Specific Speech Disorders / Speech and Language Pathology : Developmental and Acquired Dysphagia / Research for SLT : Cognitive Sciences and Research Methods 2
Year Three : Speech and Language Pathology : Developmental Disorders of Social Communication / Professional Practice : Delivering Services to Reflect Diversity / Speech and Language Pathology : Organic Speech Impairments and Voice Disorders / Speech and Language Pathology : Acquired Language
Year Four : Speech and Language Pathology : Physical , Sensory and Intellectual Impairment / Professional Practice : Training and Leadership / Professional Practice : Practice-Based Learning 4 / Research for SLT : Research Project / Professional Practice : Applied Clinical Decision Making
The modules listed here are correct at time of print ( March 2022 ) but may differ slightly to those offered in 2023 . Please check the website for any updates .
Careers
As a graduate in SLT your career prospects are generally excellent . Many of our graduates work within the NHS in community clinics , hospitals and schools across the UK . Some graduates have travelled to work abroad , chosen to study further or taken up research posts .
Placements
UCAS code : B630 Duration : 4 years full-time
Placement : Yes Professional registration : Yes
You will complete practice placements in Years Two , Three and Four . Placements are invaluable in consolidating theoretical study into practical expertise by working directly with patients and qualified staff . You will attend placements across Scotland in a variety of settings including hospitals , schools and clinics to ensure you gain a range of experience at various locations . Please see the full course entry on our website for more information .
Why QMU ?
• Our classes are small compared with some other universities , so you will enjoy more personal support and guidance from lecturers .
• Your learning will be boosted by input from experienced speech and language therapists working in the NHS and independent sectors .
• Learning from our researchactive team , you will be fully involved in relevant research .
• QMU is internationally renowned for its research in speech and language .
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