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10 Speech and Language Pathology programs found

MSc Programmes in Healthcare Speech and Language Pathology

A master’s degree generally builds upon the knowledge gained in an undergraduate degree program in order to help students advance their education. These courses of study often take between one and three years to complete and can be offered for many different topics.

What is an MSc in Speech and Language Therapy? This degree is designed to teach students how to treat those with communication disorders. Students will generally study subjects such as speech development, psycholinguistics, phonetics, and speech perception. Often, they will also learn how to diagnose and treat common language disorders. Those in a master’s program may be required to complete a thesis, research project, or internship in order to graduate.

Earning a master’s degree is an excellent way to improve important skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and communication, as well as technical skills that are often vital in real world applications. A number of students also choose to pursue this degree because those who have an MSc often earn more and advance faster in their careers then those who do not.

The cost of earning an MSc in speech therapy will vary from student to student and institution to institution due to factors such as differing tuition costs, unique fees structures, and changing costs of materials. Students should be sure to contact the school that they are interested in to learn more about their financial responsibilities.

Graduates of a speech therapy program often go on to work as speech or language therapists, treating patients and helping them learn to overcome language disorders. Therapists can work in hospitals, educational systems, and private practices; they might be employed by governments, nonprofits, or corporations. Some graduates choose to go on to become researchers. Often, licensure is required and can provide more opportunities for graduates.

If you’d like to earn an MSc in Speech Therapy, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.