Master of Speech Language Pathology

To be eligible to apply you will need to fulfil the following criteria: - An Australian bachelor's degree, master's or PhD from an Australian institution or equivalent. - A minimum GPA of 4.5 out of 7.0 which is an approximate Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 percent. This does not guarantee an offer as the places are limited and offers are made based on academic merit. This course has assumed knowledge requirements When you commence your studies in the Master of Speech Language Pathology, it will be assumed that you have reached a certain level of knowledge or skills in four areas of assumed knowledge. To help all students completing the MSLP learn this assumed knowledge you will be given access to three online modules once you have enrolled in the MSLP degree. The modules are offered to all enrolled students and will be available to you once you are successfully enrolled. The modules cover all the assumed knowledge requirements listed below. The four areas of assumed knowledge are: - Linguistics . Phonology, morphology, semantics discourse, grammar/syntax, orthography, sociolinguistic, and psycholinguistic models of language. - Phonetics . Be able to correctly transcribe in real-time broad (phonemic) transcription of adult and child English using the International Phonetics Alphabet and appropriate diacritics for clinical evaluation. In addition, the theoretical concepts of allophones, distinctive feature analysis, diacritics, stress, accent, suprasegmental aspects of speech, and the acoustic features of vowels and consonants. - Functional Anatomy of the Speech System. Anatomy of the head and neck including those necessary for speech, swallowing, respiration and hearing. The following areas of the human body should be studied - bones of the head, auditory system, neck, and torso as well as the joints, muscles and nerves of the brain, head, face, larynx, pharynx, and respiratory systems. - Functional Neurology of the Speech System. Functional anatomy and physiology of neural structures as well as fundamental concepts of nervous system function necessary for speech, language, hearing, and swallowing. If you do not have the assumed knowledge for the Master of Speech Language Pathology, the University strongly recommends that you do not commence the degree until you have undertaken studies in these areas. Assumed knowledge requirements document : Please read this document carefully for a detailed outline of knowledge, practical skills required in each area and examples of units which meet the assumed knowledge requirements. Admission process Download the graduate entry masters admissions guide (pdf, 180KB) for more information on the admissions process for domestic and international applicants. Inherent Requirements Inherent requirements are the essential tasks and activities necessary to be able to achieve the core learning outcomes of a course. They are specific to a particular course or discipline. To assist students to make informed choices about their study, we have identified and set out the inherent requirements for this course . The academic criteria are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online is the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. To be eligible to apply you will need to fulfil the following criteria: - An Australian bachelor's degree, master's or PhD from an Australian institution or equivalent. - A minimum average mark of 60 out of 100 or equivalent (GPA of 4.5 out of 7). This does not guarantee an offer as the places are limited and offers are made based on academic merit. - Evidence of any other minimum standards specified by the Faculty of Medicine and Health. For domestic applicants, the Indigenous Facilitated Entry Scheme and the Rural Applicants Facilitated Entry Scheme are available for eligible applicants. Please refer to the Sydney School of Health Sciences Special Admission Pathways Guide for definitions and information on facilitated entry schemes. There are no mandatory prerequisites for this course. All new students will be given access to online modules designed to help them meet the assumed knowledge requirements listed below. The modules are available from late November, after enrolment, in the year before students commence their studies. Assumed knowledge When commencing this course it will be assumed that you have reached a certain level of knowledge or skills in: - Linguistics - Phonetics - Functional anatomy of the speech system - Functional neurology of the Speech system If you do not have the assumed knowledge for the Master of Speech Language Pathology, the University strongly recommends that you do not commence the degree until you have undertaken studies in these areas. Learn more: Assumed knowledge requirements Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.