Speech Pathologists are allied health professionals who assess, diagnose, treat and manage communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan.

If you’re interested in working as an allied health scientist in the health, education, and disability sectors and want to make a real difference in people’s lives, the UTS Master of Speech Pathology is the perfect choice.

About our Discipline

The Discipline of Speech Pathology launched in 2018 in the UTS School of Clinical and Health Sciences, and the Faculty of Health.

UTS Speech Pathology reflects the latest research and is unique in combining a strong emphasis on technology, an interprofessional approach, collaborating with the School’s six other disciplines, and with our colleagues across the Faculty.

The Faculty of Health is also home to a world-renowned research centre – the Australian Stuttering Research Centre. 

The UTS Speech Pathology Discipline is part of the UTS School of Clinical and Health Sciences. 

With a growing 1.2 million Australians with a communication disability, the Discipline is on a mission to produce patient-centred speech pathologists who will adapt with this evolving profession, bringing innovative practice and research to enable people with communication and feeding difficulties to have better lives.

Speech Pathology from a student perspective

The accredited two-year full-time program is grounded firmly in the profession, giving you the benefit of an innovative and hands-on approach.

You’ll get experience with the latest digital health technologies, build detailed knowledge of the business and profession of speech pathology and acquire vital skills in clinical practice, giving you everything you need for a rewarding, meaningful career in this essential health discipline.

UTS Master of Speech Pathology Student Profile - Marina Samaan

Marina Samaan
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Marina:

My name is Marina, and I'm studying a Master of Speech Pathology at UTS.

I did my Bachelor's in Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences, so I did have a bit of a background in what a Speech Pathologist did.

I knew that a Speech Pathologist works with children and adults with speech and language difficulties, as well as stuttering and swallowing difficulties. But throughout the course, my understanding has changed in terms of our scope of practice.

We work with adults with acquired disorders like TBI, aphasia, stroke, and cognitive communication disorders. We also work across the lifespan with people with cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, and intellectual disabilities.

I was inspired by my first-ever interaction with a Speech Pathologist. One of my cousins was attending speech pathology services, and I was amazed by what they did. I just thought it was so rewarding. So I thought, “This might be it.” And I love talking, so it seemed like the perfect fit for me.

I chose to study at UTS because everything in our course units was up to date. I think the main thing for me was that they were integrating technology. I thought, “This is the future,” and I wanted to be a part of it.

The Master of Speech Pathology at UTS is a two-year degree accredited by Speech Pathology Australia. It's an innovative course that uses a flipped-classroom approach, where you do some work independently and then apply that knowledge in the classroom.

We have these amazing world-renowned Speech Pathologists and Psychologists, and we've learned such a vast range of knowledge from them.

The most rewarding thing about the course has been being able to watch people grow and achieve their goals.

I've been very fortunate to have a wide range of clinical placements, including private paediatrics, government-funded paediatrics, hospital settings, and disability services. They really prepare you for what it's going to be like in the workforce.

A Speech Pathologist can work in hospitals, clinics, and community health centres.

My advice for students who are considering a Master of Speech Pathology is simple: do it.

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