MSci (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy

The MSci Speech and Language Therapy course at the University of Reading combines undergraduate and postgraduate study into one integrated programme, designed for those aspiring a career as a speech and language therapist. This four-year program provides ample practical experience in clinical placements, and a robust academic curriculum which has been designed in partnership with service users, carers, and healthcare professionals.Course Content: The MSci Speech and Language Therapy course embarks on a journey through understanding the foundations of human communication, and the challenges faced upon its impairment. The course curriculum includes Speech and Language Therapy principles, linguistic and phonetic description, along with modules in psychology, social sciences, and biomedical sciences. It also includes practical clinical skills, professional and research skills.Key Modules: Some of the key topics studied in this course include: Speech and Language Therapy skills and evidence-based practice, the anatomy and physiology of speech production, child language development and disorder, neurological conditions affecting communication, phonetics, and linguistics.Accreditations: Achieving the MSci Speech and Language Therapy programme awards eligibility to apply for professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a speech and language therapist, thus fulfilling professional requirements to work in the field in the UK. The course is also approved by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.Future Careers: Graduates from this course go on to become practising Speech and Language Therapists in the public sector; working in health, education and the third sector. They also find careers in adult services including stroke, neurology and learning disabilities.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.