The Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech and Language Therapy is a four-year program that will qualify you to work as a speech pathologist within the Australian healthcare system. The course is undertaken online, with intensive on-campus residentials and placements providing the clinical learning. Upon graduating from the course you will be equipped to work in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, aged care facilities, community health clinics schools or disability organisations assisting people to achieve their highest quality of life at work, home and socially; irrespective of age, disability or illness.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island students are encouraged to apply. CDU's Indigenous Student Support services are on hand to support you through your degree.

This course offers international study opportunities and welcomes international students with a dedicated international student support academic.

Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as Hospitals, Community health centres, Residential and age care facilities, Disability services, Paediatric facilities, Mental health facilities, Education facilities, Universities and research facilities, Juvenile justice centres, Private clinics.

Professional recognition

This course is currently in the qualifying phase of accreditation with Speech Pathology Australia. Students enrolled in the course can apply for student membership of Speech Pathology Australia.