Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

About this course

UCT 2027 admission scoring: Guaranteed: 715 FPS; likely: 670 WPS; targeted-redress possible: 510/515/600 FPS by redress category. Sub-minimum school APS: 340. Source pages: programme 40-45; admission requirements 45. UCT uses faculty-specific FPS/WPS rather than the standard APS field.

What you may study

Biomedical sciences; professional practice; ethics; communication; clinical or laboratory skills; supervised practical learning; and discipline-specific health sciences. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Required school subjects

Other admission conditions

Guaranteed: 715 FPS; likely: 670 WPS; targeted-redress possible: 510/515/600 FPS by redress category. Sub-minimum school APS: 340.
AL, QL and Mathematics: Intermediate or above; Mathematical Literacy exemption rule applies above 75%.

Possible study paths

Graduates may apply for relevant honours or postgraduate diploma study where their qualification, modules and academic results meet the receiving programme's rules. Relevant honours, postgraduate diploma, clinical specialisation, master's or research study, subject to professional and institutional admission rules.

Where this qualification may lead

Roles in clinical practice, community health, laboratories, rehabilitation, health services or research, depending on the qualification and required professional registration.