This programme will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to work as a speech language pathologist. You will obtain an in-depth understanding of the development of human communication and swallowing across the lifespan, and the nature of related disorders. In addition to topics about speech language pathology, the course covers the main concepts of supporting and highly related disciplines, including psychology, education, and linguistic, behavioural and biomedical sciences.
As a student, you may also benefit from Erasmus+ opportunities to study in an institution abroad. You will also learn through active observation and direct participation during clinical placements, which are held under the supervision of qualified speech language pathologists in a variety of settings.
By the end of the course, you will become an autonomous professional capable of enhancing the ability to communicate effectively and/or swallow safely, thus improving the quality of life of individuals and those around them.
Communication and Academic Skills Programme
The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.
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Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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ANA1222 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT1038 | Introduction to Communication and Communication Disorders | 10 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT1103 | Typical Development between 0 and 5 Years | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
LIN2155 | Developmental Psycholinguistics: The Acquisition of a First Language | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
PSY1313 | An Overview of Psychology | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
PSY1615 | Developmental Psychology - Child and Adolescent | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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ANA1224 | Anatomy of the Head and Neck | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT1101 | Introduction to Semantics for Communication Therapy Students | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT1102 | Introduction to Pragmatics for Communication Therapy Students | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
LIN1063 | Academic Reading and Writing in English | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
LLT1011 | Introduction to Linguistics 1 | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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ANA1012 | Genetics | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT1000 | Clinical Analysis of Speech, Language and Communication | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT1031 | Professional Skills | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
LLT1013 | Introduction to Linguistics 2B | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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CMT2043 | Voice Disorders | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT2048 | Developmental Speech, Spoken Language and Written Language Disorders | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT2171* | Clinical Audiology | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
CMT2304 | Speech and Language Clinic A | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
* Study-unit CMT2171 - Students will be split into two groups for CMT2171 and will be required to attend this Year study-unit on a fortnightly basis.Incoming Erasmus students must register for CMT2171 in either Semester 1 or Semester 2 and are required to attend on a weekly basis.   | |||||
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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CMT2046 | Hearing Impairment | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT2053 | Fluency Disorders 1 | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
ENG2056 | English Morphology and Syntax | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
MAL2005 | Is-Sintassi tal-Malti | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PSY2405 | Psychology of Learning for Health Carers | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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ANA1010 | Neuroanatomy | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT2021 | Audiology | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT2022 | E.N.T. | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT2034 | Communication Disorders and Intellectual Disability | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT2054 | Fluency Disorders 2 | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
FSD3003 | Holistic Interventions for Speech and Language Pathologists: Keeping the Family in Mind | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
LIN2350 | Issues in Phonetics and Phonology | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
MAL2021 | Il-Fonetika u l-Fonoloġija tal-Malti | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
MED2104 | Neurology | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
PHB2015 | Neurophysiology | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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CMT3021 | Further Related Sciences: Orthodontics, Paediatrics and Geriatrics | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
CMT3310 | Case File 1 | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT3312 | Speech and Language Clinic B | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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CMT2051 | Clinical Phonology | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT3047 | Clinical Semantics and Pragmatics | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
HSC3002 | Research Methods in the Health Sciences | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
SOR0210* | Data Treatment and Probability | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
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Recommended Optional Study-unit | |||||
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LIN2070 | Maltese Sign Language 1: Beginners Course | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
* Students going on an Erasmus Exchange Programme are required to register for SOR0210 during Year 4.   | |||||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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CMT3040 | Language and Psychiatry | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT3042 | Prevention and Early Intervention of Communication Difficulties | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT3045 | Augmentative and Alternative Communication | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT3048 | Communication and Ageing: A Clinical Perspective | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT3049 | Neurogenic Disorders | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT3311 | Client Presentation 1 | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
COU3202 | Basic Helping Skills for Trainee Health Professionals | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
PSY2408 | Understanding Psychological Assessment - A Transdisciplinary Approach | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
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LIN3070 | Maltese Sign Language 2: Intermediate Course | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
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Summer Period | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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CMT3308** | Alternative Service Delivery | 10 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
** Students going on an Erasmus Exchange Programme are required to register for CMT3313 instead of CMT3308.   |
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Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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CMT4201 | Dissertation | 12 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT4311 | Speech and Language Clinic C | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT4514 | Language Pathology and Communication Therapy 1 | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT4515 | Language Pathology and Communication Therapy 2 | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT4516 | Clinical Linguistics | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
PSY3400 | Applied Psychology for Health Carers | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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CMT4032 | Drama/Music/Art Therapy | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
IHC1007 | Ethics for Health Professions | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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CMT4310 | Client Presentation 2 | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT4312 | Case File 2 | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
CMT4512 | Applied Neurology | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Bachelor of Science (Honours) - B.Sc. (Hons) - under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences.