Speech and Language Therapy BMedSci

at University of Sheffield

A selection of modules are available each year - some examples are below. There may be changes before you start your course. 

Choose a year to see modules for a level of study:

First year

Core modules:

• Professional Practice 1
• Biomedical Science
• Introduction to Practical Linguistics
• Participation and Society
• Speech, language, communication and literacy development in children
• Language cognition and communication in adults 1

Second year

Core modules:

• Developmental disorders of communication
• Key Clinical Topics 1
• Language cognition and communication in adults 2
• Professional Practice 2
• Speech and Hearing Science
• Language Analysis: Sound and Structure
• Research Methods and Statistics

Third year

Core modules:

• Evaluating the evidence base in speech and language therapy II. Clinical dissertation
• Key Clinical Topics 2
• Professional Practice 3
• Evaluating the evidence base in speech and language therapy :. Principles and Methods
• Transition to Professional Autonomy

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

• ABB
• A Levels + additional qualifications ABB + B in a relevant EPQ
• International Baccalaureate 33
• BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in a healthcare or science subject
• BTEC Diploma Not accepted
• Scottish Highers AAABB
• Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AB
• Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit

Routes for mature students

Other requirements
We are unable to accept transfer requests from current University of Sheffield students wishing to transfer onto this programme from other courses

English language requirements 
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 8.0 with a minimum of 7.5 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

Clinical placements are a compulsory element of the degree, which means that there will be an additional expense for items such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, travel and accommodation, and clinical material printing costs.

If you are a UK student you will be able to apply for reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs. For EU and international students the additional placement costs will be self-funded.

Home students
£9,250

Overseas students
£25,670

Additional costs
The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.

Our speech and language therapy graduates are recognised as qualified speech and language therapists. They go on to rewarding careers working with adult and child clients with a range of communication or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. This might include difficulties associated with neurological impairments, degenerative conditions, mental health issues, voice problems, stammering, hearing impairment, physical disabilities or learning disabilities.

Graduates are employed by the NHS, Education providers, charitable organisations or Independent Practices. Many also go on to postgraduate education and research.