Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Speech Language Pathology

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

4 Years

240 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

The B.Sc. (Hons) Speech Language Pathology will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to work as a speech language pathologist. You will obtain an in-depth understanding of the development of human communication and swallowing across the lifespan, and the nature of related disorders. In addition to topics about speech language pathology, the course covers the main concepts of supporting and highly related disciplines, including psychology, education, and linguistic, behavioural and biomedical sciences.

You will also learn through active observation and direct participation during clinical placements, which are held under the supervision of qualified speech language pathologists in a variety of settings. You will be expected to use and understand Maltese and English during these placements. Proficiency in Maltese and English is required when engaging with individuals with communication disorders, and their significant others.

As a student, you may also benefit from Erasmus+ opportunities to study in an institution abroad.

By the end of the course, you will become an autonomous professional capable of enhancing the ability to communicate effectively and/or swallow safely, thus improving the quality of life of individuals and those around them.

Communication and Academic Skills Programme

The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.

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Two passes at Grade C or better, at least one of which must be at Advanced Level and one at Intermediate Level, in Biology and in either English or Maltese.

During the first year of the Course, students are also required to undergo an occupational health assessment so as to ascertain that they are fit for the duties related to their proposed studies. Students who do not fulfil this requirement may be barred from progressing with their studies. Failure to disclose information about a physical or mental health problem that could affect patient safety is considered to be a serious breach of the University Suitability to Practise Regulations.

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Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ANA1222	Anatomy and Physiology	4 ECTS	(NC)
CMT1038	Introduction to Communication and Communication Disorders	10 ECTS	(NC)
CMT1103	Typical Development between 0 and 5 Years	4 ECTS	(NC)
CMT1105	Clinical Analysis of Speech, Language and Communication	4 ECTS	(NC)
LIN2155	Developmental Psycholinguistics: The Acquisition of a First Language	6 ECTS	(NC)
PSY1313	An Overview of Psychology	6 ECTS	(NC)
PSY1615	Developmental Psychology - Child and Adolescent	6 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ANA1224	Anatomy of the Head and Neck	2 ECTS	(NC)
CMT1104	Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics for Speech Language Pathology Students	4 ECTS	(NC)
LIN1063	Academic Reading and Writing in English	2 ECTS	(NC)
LLT1011	Introduction to Linguistics 1	6 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ANA1012	Genetics	2 ECTS	(NC)
CMT1031	Professional Skills	2 ECTS	(NC)
LLT1013	Introduction to Linguistics 2B	2 ECTS	(NC)

Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 60 ECTS credits


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CMT2043	Voice Disorders	4 ECTS	(NC)
CMT2055	Communication Disorders in Childhood 1	6 ECTS	(NC)
CMT2056	Communication Disorders in Childhood 2	6 ECTS	(NC)
CMT2057	Audiological Studies	6 ECTS	(NC)
CMT2058	Speech and Language Clinic A	4 ECTS	(NC)
CMT2171*	Clinical Audiology	2 ECTS
* Study-unit CMT2171 - Students will be split into two groups for CMT2171 and will be required to attend this Year study-unit on a fortnightly basis. Incoming Erasmus students must register for CMT2171 in either Semester 1 or Semester 2 and are required to attend on a weekly basis.

Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CMT2053	Fluency Disorders 1	2 ECTS	(NC)
CMT3021	Further Related Sciences: Orthodontics, Paediatrics and Geriatrics	4 ECTS
CMT3042	Prevention and Early Intervention of Communication Difficulties	2 ECTS
MAL2005**	Is-Sintassi tal-Malti	2 ECTS
PSY2405	Psychology of Learning for Health Carers	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ANA1010	Neuroanatomy	2 ECTS	(NC)
CMT2022	E.N.T.	2 ECTS	(NC)
CMT2054	Fluency Disorders 2	4 ECTS	(NC)
LIN2350	Issues in Phonetics and Phonology	4 ECTS	(NC)
MAL2021**	Il-Fonetika u l-Fonolo摹ija tal-Malti	2 ECTS
MED2104	Neurology	2 ECTS	(NC)
PHB2015	Neurophysiology	2 ECTS
Students who are non-Maltese nationals/non-native speakers of Maltese are required to register for MAL0011 OR MAL0012 instead of MAL2005 AND MAL2021(in Semester 1 or Semester 2 respectively), as recommended by the Board.

Requirement for regular progression to Year 3: 60 ECTS credits

In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to register for an optional study-unit to the value of 2ECTS credits.


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CMT3310	Case File 1	2 ECTS	(NC)
CMT3312	Speech and Language Clinic B	4 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CMT2051	Clinical Phonology	2 ECTS	(NC)
CMT3047	Clinical Semantics and Pragmatics	4 ECTS	(NC)
FSD3003	Holistic Interventions for Speech and Language Pathologists: Keeping the Family in Mind	2 ECTS
HSC3002	Research Methods in the Health Sciences	2 ECTS	(NC)
SOR0210*	Data Treatment and Probability	2 ECTS

Recommended Optional Study-unit

LIN2070	Maltese Sign Language 1: Beginners Course	2 ECTS
* Students going on an Erasmus Exchange Programme are required to register for SOR0210 during Year 4.

Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CMT3048	Communication and Ageing: A Clinical Perspective	2 ECTS	(NC)
CMT3049	Neurogenic Disorders	6 ECTS	(NC)
CMT3311	Client Presentation 1	4 ECTS	(NC)
COU3202	Basic Helping Skills for Trainee Health Professionals	4 ECTS	(NC)
CSD3002	Communication and Mental Health Needs	4 ECTS	(NC)
CSD3003	Morphosyntactic Disorders	4 ECTS	(NC)
CSD3004	Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)	4 ECTS	(NC)
PSY2408	Understanding Psychological Assessment - A Transdisciplinary Approach	2 ECTS


Summer Period

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CMT3314**	Service Delivery	10 ECTS	(NC)
** Students going on an Erasmus Exchange Programme are required to register for CMT3313 instead of CMT3314.

Requirement for regular progression to Year 4: 60 ECTS credits


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CMT4201	Dissertation	12 ECTS	(NC)
CMT4311	Speech and Language Clinic C	6 ECTS	(NC)
CMT4514	Language Pathology and Communication Therapy 1	6 ECTS	(NC)
CMT4515	Language Pathology and Communication Therapy 2	6 ECTS	(NC)
CMT4516	Clinical Linguistics	6 ECTS	(NC)
PSY3400	Applied Psychology for Health Carers	6 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CMT4032	Drama/Music/Art Therapy	2 ECTS
IHC1007	Ethics for Health Professions	2 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CMT4310	Client Presentation 2	4 ECTS	(NC)
CMT4312	Case File 2	4 ECTS	(NC)
CMT4512	Applied Neurology	6 ECTS	(NC)

Requirement for successful completion of Year 4: 60 ECTS credits

Requirement for award of B.Sc. (Hons) in Speech Language Pathology: 240 ECTS credits

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Bachelor of Science (Honours) - B.Sc. (Hons) - under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will become a speech language pathologist:

with competence in the identification, assessment, diagnosis and intervention for developmental and acquired speech, language, communication and/or swallowing difficulties;

with research-related skills;

with sound self-evaluation skills to work as an accountable, caring and autonomous professional;

with an evidence-based approach to clinical practice and research, while continuing to keep abreast of new developments in the field;

with attributes which are necessary for employability and personal growth, including collaborative practice, advocacy for the rights of people with communication and swallowing difficulties, awareness of ethical issues and of social/linguistic/cultural variations among colleagues and client/patient groups.

Non EU Applicants:

Fee per academic year: Eur 10,800

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As a graduate of Speech Language Pathology, you will find suitable employment with the local health services, specialist health services, schools, adult training centres, homes for the elderly, private institutions and non-governmental bodies. This degree programme will prepare you to be generic speech-language pathologists, being eligible to register with professional bodies within EU member states. Career prospects are diverse, with significant opportunities for professional development and specialisation. If you would like to further your studies, you would also be eligible to register for higher degrees.

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