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This MSc is a rewarding clinical training programme and a challenging academic degree. Focusing on speech and language pathology and therapy, students consider approaches to the investigation and management of clients with communication and swallowing problems, and learn about working with clients and others professionals in health care and education. What and how will I learn? Students develop the skills and knowledge base required to practice competently as speech and language therapists, together with the tools necessary to assess and critically appraise theoretical and applied research. They gain the evaluation and research skills required to assess their own practice, models of service delivery and client s performance. Degree Structure Students undertake courses to the value of 180 credits. The programme consists of eleven core courses (120 credits) and a research project (60 credits). Core Modules CORE COURSES INCLUDE: Professional and Clinical Studies Developmental Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties Psychological and Linguistic Perspectives on Development Phonetics and Phonology Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, Language and Hearing Disorder of Vocal Tract: Structure & Function Research Methods Dissertationreport All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of 8,000-10,000 words. Options All courses are compulsory. Further details available on subject website: http:www.ucl.ac.uklifesciences-facultydegree-programmesspeech-language-sciences The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, supervised clinical placement work, practical classes and exercises. A variety of assessment methods are used. As well as coursework, practicals, clinical vivas and examinations, students are engaged in ongoing assessment as part of their professional and clinical development. Why should I study this degree at UCL? The Division of Psychology and Language Sciences undertakes world-leading research and teaching in mind, behaviour, and language. Our work attracts staff and students from around the world. Together they create an outstanding and vibrant environment, taking advantage of cutting-edge resources such as extensive laboratories for research in speech and language, perception, and cognition. Successful completion of this MSc results in recommendation for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and eligibility to apply to the Health Professions Council (HPC). HPC registration is mandatory for all UK NHS employed speech and language therapists. Your future career Most graduates work as speech and language therapists with adults and children with a range of communication and swallowing problems these include children with speech and language disorders, people with physical disabilities, children with a cleft palate, clients who have had strokes or head injuries, cancer patients or people with progressive diseases, clients with voice disorders or those who stammer, people with severe learning difficulties and those with specific learning difficulties. Some therapists work in hospitals, some work in community health centres, some are involved in domiciliary work, connected to a school, or work in specialist centres. Entry Requirements Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. SLT work experience is also required. How to apply To download application materials please visit: http:www.ucl.ac.ukprospective-studentsgraduate-studyapplication-admission or apply online: http:www.ucl.ac.ukprospective-studentsgraduate-studyapplication-admissionapply-online The application deadline is 11 November 2011 for 2012 entry. Who can apply? The programme is suitable for students with a relevant academic background who have had some work experience with a speech and language therapist or with clients with communication diffi

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