MMedSci Clinical Communication Studies

About the course

2 years full-time

This course is recognised by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Health Professions Council. It gives you the training you need to take a professional qualification in speech and language therapy.

You'll learn how to assess and manage a range of communication and swallowing disorders. Your skills will be put into practice through a series of clinical placements throughout the course.

Entry requirements

Minimum of a 2:1 in a relevant subject such as psychology, linguistics or biomedical science. Some work experience relevant to speech and language therapy is required.

If you have a degree in a subject other than those listed but have worked in an area relevant to speech and language therapy, eg as a speech and language therapy assistant, we'll consider your application. If you are shortlisted, we'll ask you to come to an interview.

You must produce an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure and complete a health screening before starting the course.

English language requirements

Overall IELTS grade of 8.0 with a minimum of 7.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

Course content

The course follows six main themes:

1. Communication – linguistics, psychology and how this relates to speech and language pathology.
2. Participation and Society – how the study of sociology and social and health psychology impact on speech and language therapy.
3. Research – develop the research skills essential to providing evidence-based health care.
4. Biomedical Sciences – anatomy, physiology, audiology and neurology, and how to link them to speech and language pathology.
5. Key Clinical Skills – develop your professional competence.
6. Clinical Placement – put your skills to work for a range of clients with communication impairments.

Teaching

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Work-based learning and interaction via Web CT

Assessment

• Exams
• Coursework
• Evaluation of clinical work
• Research dissertation in the second year of the programme

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

E: hcs-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 2405

Your career

Our MMedSci course provides the necessary training to enter a career as a speech and language therapist.

How we teach

We have a reputation for high-quality research in the field of human communication and its disorders. That research informs our teaching.

We have links with the NHS, special schools and specialist charities to ensure that what we teach you is in line with current developments in the field. We work with other departments across the University including the School of Education, the Department of Psychology, the Department of Computer Science and the School of English Language and Linguistics.

Study at a leading centre for research into human communication and its disorders.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form