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Speech and Language Therapy MMedsci

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    MMedSci - Master of Medical Science

  • Location

    University of Sheffield

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

Course description

This course qualifies you to practise as a speech and language therapist. When you graduate, you’ll be able to work in a range of settings including schools, hospitals, care homes, nurseries, clinics and clients’ homes.

You will study a wide variety of difficulties that adults and children can have with communicating and/or eating, drinking and swallowing. Topics range from anatomy and physiology, and their relationship with speech and language pathology, to the psychological and sociological factors that can affect communication.

The course also gives you practical knowledge of how to assess communication or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulty, identify suitable interventions and manage an individual's case. You will learn how to base clinical decisions on the latest research and work with carers, teachers and family members to support the people you are working with. You will also complete

  • pre-registration eating, drinking and swallowing competencies
    • .

    This training will be put into practice and developed through a series of clinical placements, both within the University of Sheffield’s in-house speech and language therapy clinic and in a variety of health and education settings. The course is led by a supportive team of clinical and research specialists, including speech and language therapists, psychologists, audiologists, linguists, information technologists, and medical practitioners.

    Accreditation

    This course is approved by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council.

    Application deadline

    06 September 2024

    Tuition fees

    Students living in Hong Kong
    (International fees)

    £ 29,700per year

    Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

    University information

    University of Sheffield

    University of Sheffield

    • University League Table

      18th

    • Campus address

      University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, England

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    Pathway programmes are available to help students with English as a second language and different educational backgrounds prepare for their academic career.
    With nearly 11,000 international students, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety and strong sense of community and culture.
    The university offers a range of scholarships for high-achieving international students who demonstrate excellent academic potential.

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      Speech & Language Therapy

      5th out of 17

    • Entry standards

      / Max 191
      154 81%

      9th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      86.0 86%

      13th

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      2.97 74%

      13th

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