Speech and Language Therapy - BSc (Hons)

University of Manchester

Our three-year BScSpeech and Language Therapy course will prepare you for a career as a speech and language therapist who treats, supports and cares for those with speech, language, communication, eating, drinking or swallowing disorders. You will develop the core theoretical knowledge and specialist clinical skills required by the speech and language therapy profession while learning theacademic study skills you need to earna higher education qualification. Ourcourse places particular emphasis on scientific thinking, preparing you to incorporate clinical enquiry into your chosen career path. You will gain practical, hands-onexperience through block placements in each of the three years of study. In line with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) policy, you will become competent in assessing and managing eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS). To meet these competencies, you will be provided with active learning opportunities on campus (including simulation and case-based learning) alongside block placements. These competencies must be met to allow you to practise as a speech and language therapist. You will be eligible to apply to register with the [Health and Care Professions Council](http://www.hpc-uk.org/) and the [Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists](https://www.rcslt.org/) after graduation.