University of KwaZulu-Natal logoUniversity of KwaZulu-NatalBachelor's Degree

Bachelor of Speech-Language Therapy

College of Health Sciences

Duration4 yearsNQF level7Minimum APS30Campuses1
Course overview

About this course

UKZN CAO code: KN-W-BPB. Published APS range: 48-30. Entry requirements: NSC degree entry with English and Life Orientation level 4, Mathematics level 3, and Life Sciences or Physical Sciences level 3. Programme must be among choices 1 to 3. Source: UKZN 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus, programme table page 22. UKZN does not require the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs), and NBT results are not used for selection.

Course content

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.

Entry requirements

Required school subjects

EnglishLevel 4 · 50%NSC level 4 (50% or above).
Life OrientationLevel 4 · 50%NSC level 4 (50% or above).
MathematicsLevel 3 · 40%NSC level 3 (40% or above).
Physical Sciences or Life SciencesLevel 3 · 40%Life Sciences or Physical Sciences at level 3.
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Confirm programme-specific rules with the institution.
Admission

Other admission conditions

Published selection range: 48-30.
This programme must be listed among CAO choices 1 to 3.
Not required by UKZN and not considered for selection.

Further study

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.

Career possibilities

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.

Study locations

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