Course details

Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice MSLTPrac
NZQF Level 9

About the course

Are you a graduate from a related field such as psychology, linguistics, health sciences or education? The MSLTPrac is a New Zealand Speech-language Therapy Association accredited qualification. It is designed to provide you with the necessary specialist skills and experience to practise as a Speech Language Therapist in New Zealand or overseas.

You will study a range of subject areas, including anatomy, physiology, linguistics and acoustics. You will learn to apply theory to clinical practice. You will use a range of approaches and technologies to assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders.

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Entry requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

  • Study option

Taught 240 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

Bachelors degree

You must have:

completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University, and a relevant major or specialisation, or have equivalent prior study

AND

demonstrated, in accordance with the approved selection criteria determined by the Faculty of Science, the qualities necessary for a person seeking a qualification as a speech-language therapist. This will require an interview, submission of supplementary information and confidential letters of reference. Further information is available on the School of Psychology website.

About the provider

Located in the vibrant centre of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest city, The University of Auckland welcomes over 40,000 students each year, including 8,000 international students from over 100 countries.

As New Zealand’s largest and leading university, we harness the power of partnerships, research, teaching, excellence and equity to positively impact communities. Leading the way in sustainability and innovation, we tackle some of the world’s most compelling issues and challenges.

From academic support, student wellbeing and career support, we offer a wide range of pastoral care to all our students to help you stay well and succeed.

Our main campuses are in Auckland, a cosmopolitan and multicultural city where you can experience the best of urban living with nature at your doorstep..

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