Speech & Language Therapy

Key programme benefits to future students

The Master of Science degree is undertaken through an intensive programme of full-time study involving academic and placement modules over two years including summer study periods. Placement components form a cornerstone of studies in Speech and Language Therapy.



Provide graduate entry studies (NFQ level 9) in the clinical health science specialty of Speech & Language Therapy to suitable applicants, resulting in the degree of Masters in Speech & Language Therapy (Professional Qualification)



Develop and maintain high quality clinical science research and teaching in the specialist field of Speech & Language Therapy at the University of Limerick.



Prepare scientifically qualified practitioners who are ready to enter the challenging professional field of Speech & Language Therapy.



Provide graduates of the programme with the necessary academic qualification required to apply to register with the Speech & Language Therapy Registration Board.

Year 1 Modules

• Foundations of Linguistics

• Preparation for Practice

• Core Concepts and Frameworks for Speech and Language Therapy Practice

• Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology

• Practice Education 1

• Research Methods for Education and Health Sciences

• Neurogenic speech, Language and communication needs in Childhood and Adolescence

• Practice Education 2

• Research Project 1

• Contemporary issues in Speech and Language Therapy Practice



Year 2 Modules

• Research Project 2

• Feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing through the lifespan

• Analytical tools and Techniques for Speech and Language Therapy Practice

• Practice Education 3

• Fluency, Voice and Hearing Through the Lifespan

• Research Project 3

• Innovation in Management for Health and Social Care

• Engaging Through Complexity

• Therapies and Technologies for Speech and Language Therapy Practice

• Advanced Clinical Decision-making for Speech and Language Therapy Practice

• Practice Education 4

Minimum of a second class honours primary degree (2.2) (Level 8 National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) or a postgraduate degree (Level 9 National Qualifications Authority of Ireland). The type of previous undergraduate degree awarded is not a limiting factor in terms of eligibility.



Candidates may apply to this programme in the final semester of an undergraduate programme and must produce evidence that all requirements for postgraduate study are met by the end of June in the year that the programme commences.



For candidates who meet this requirement, the HPAT (Health Professions Admission Test-Ireland) will be used as the sole instrument to select students for this programme.



Candidates applying to the MSc (Professional Qualification) In Speech and Language Therapy in UL must register for HPAT-Ireland + Written Component (Registration fee €160). This exam will take place on one date only in a number of different centres around Ireland.



HPAT Ireland information, see https://hpat-ireland.acer.org/ Please note your CAO number is not required for registration for the HPAT



For international candidates the International Student Admissions Test; ISAT will be used to select candidates. ISAT exam dates: there are many exam dates from March to January each year. Applicants must have sat the exam by 31st January in year of which they wish to apply.



http://isat.acer.edu.au/universities

http://isat.acer.edu.au/universities/university-admission-deadline



Garda Vetting

Successful completion of the Garda Vetting process is require. Click for information on Garda Clearance.



Immunisations

On practice education placement you will be considered a category A Health Care worker and must therefore fulfil vaccination requirements. Successful completion of the health screening, vaccinations certification and CPR certification are programme requirements for this degree. Health screening/vaccination certificates and the purchase of uniforms for placements will incur costs to the student.



English Language Requirements

The Masters in Science in speech and language therapy requires higher level English proficiency standards as set by the regulatory body CORU. The requirements include: IELTS Academic Overall score 8.0 (no element below 7.5), or Minimum of Grade C (Minimum Score of 185) on the Cambridge CEFR C1 Test, or Occupational English Test OET (Speech Pathology) A minimum of grade A (400) in three components and B (350) in one component (listening, reading, writing and speaking).

2 years full-time, taught.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Graduates will be eligible to practice in Ireland and will be eligible to apply for registration in other parts of the world. You will be able to work in a diverse range of environments including schools, hospitals and community settings and with a diverse range of clinical populations.