Speech pathologists help people overcome a range of barriers affecting their communication, from speech impairments to problems with voice control, language, and fluency, swallowing and eating. Learn how to assess, diagnose, and treat a range of clients with communication disorders, such as children with delayed communication skills and adults with impairments as a result of disease or injury. Build a strong knowledge foundation from your first year of study in fields such as anatomy, linguistics, psychology and research. You'll also explore the areas of speech, language, voice, fluency, hearing, and swallowing. Spend more than 600 hours on supervised placements throughout your program, building your confidence and skills as a clinician. More than 200 locations are available for clinical placements, including UQ's Speech Pathology Clinic at St Lucia. Graduate with a respected honours qualification, with advanced knowledge and skills that will set you apart in a competitive job market, demonstrate your leadership skills, and provide a pathway to future research or learning. Career outcomes There are many career options in Australia and internationally for Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) graduates, including work in: Education settings Public and private hospitals Community health centres and agencies Rehabilitation units Preschools Child care centres Aged care / high-care facilities Private practice Government and non-government institutions and organizations Program structure The courses offered in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#). A standard full-time study load is 8 units per semester. The Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours). These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.