Use your existing qualifications to become a qualified speech pathologist in only 2 years. Expand your knowledge while gaining the clinical and research skills necessary for a professional career in speech pathology.
The Master of Speech Pathology Studies is an accelerated program designed for students who have already completed an undergraduate degree. You’ll build on your existing qualifications and expand your theoretical knowledge and professional attributes while gaining the clinical and research skills to graduate with confidence.
Speech pathologists are dedicated health professionals who support people across all stages of life. They support everyone from newborns with feeding difficulties and children with speech, language and literacy delays, to adults with acquired brain injury and older adults in aged care experiencing communication and swallowing difficulties.
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
Study in fields such as health, humanities, education, social, physical, or biological sciences is recommended.
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.
Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.
IELTS overall 7; speaking 8; reading 7; writing 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 27.
PTE Academic - Overall 72, listening/reading/writing minimum 72, speaking 82.
CES - Overall 185, listening/reading/writing minimum 185, speaking 200.
BE and OET are not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Learn how to meet the English language requirements
To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.
Learn about inherent requirements
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Speech Pathology Studies are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.
If you haven’t completed the prerequisites, we can help.
Learn about pathway options