Bachelor of Speech-Language Therapy

Bachelor of Speech-Language Therapy

OVERVIEW
The purpose is to provide South Africa and KwaZulu-Natal in particular, with skilled Speech-Language Therapists, to ensure effective, efficient and accessible speech language pathology services in the public and private sectors, e.g. hospitals, special schools and private practice. Service delivery includes assessment and treatment of speech sound system disorders, voice disorders, cleft palate and other cranio-facial disorders, fluency disorders, developmental language disorders, language learning disability, neurologically acquired communication disorders in children and adults, as well as individuals with specific disorders, e.g. cerebral palsy, autism and cognitive impairment.

CAO CODE

KN-W-BPB

NQF Level

07

Duration

4 Years

Closing Date

30 SEPTEMBER
REQUIREMENTS
NSC-Degree (Choices 1 to 3 only)
  • English Level 4
  • Life Orientation Level 4
  • Mathematics Level 4
  • Life Sciences Level 4
  • Physical Sciences Level 3
Awaiting finalisation

Career Opportunities

  • Speech-Language Therapist
  • Private Practice Therapist
  • Community Health Worker
  • Geriatric Care Therapist
  • Stroke or Brain Injury Rehabilitation Therapist

Interested in this programme? Submit your application here.