BSc (Hons) Speech and Hearing Sciences

Overview

Non-Clinical Exit Pathway for Students not proceeding to Third Year Speech and Language Therapy

The BSc (Hons) (Speech and Hearing Sciences), NFQ Level 8, is a non-clinical exit pathway for students who satisfy the pass and progression standards of the Second Year Speech and Language Therapy Examination, but who, following consultation with the Programme Leader, do not continue with their clinical education leading to the qualification to practice in the BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy. Such students may register instead for the non-clinical BSc (Hons) (Speech and Hearing Sciences) for a further two years. The BSc (Hons) (Speech and Hearing Sciences) is a non-clinical degree and does not confer eligibility to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist.

Students who satisfy the pass standard for Year 3 - the BSc (Ordinary) (Speech and Hearing Sciences) may also transfer to the Fourth Year BSc (Hons) (Speech and Hearing Sciences) programme.

Non-Clinical Exit Pathway for Students not proceeding to Fourth Year Speech and Language Therapy

The BSc (Hons) Speech and Hearing Sciences, NFQ Level 8 is a non-clinical Honours degree pathway for students who satisfy the pass and progression standards of Third Year BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy, but who, following consultation with the Programme Leader do not continue with their clinical education. Such students may register instead for the non-clinical BSc (Hons) Speech and Hearing Sciences, commencing in Fourth Year. The BSc (Hons) (Speech and Hearing Sciences) does not confer eligibility to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements