BMedSci Speech and Language Therapy at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

An accredited speech and language therapy degree combining clinical practice with theoretical knowledge and case-based learning. It prepares graduates to support people with communication or swallowing difficulties.

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include SLT Professional Practice, SLT Biomedical Science, Introduction to Practical Linguistics, Speech and Hearing Science, language, cognition and communication in adults, developmental differences in speech, language and communication, key clinical topics and research methods and statistics, with clinical placements.

Career pathways

Graduates can register with the Health and Care Professions Council and practise as speech and language therapists in NHS trusts, schools, charities, private practice and the justice system, with opportunities to specialise in areas such as mental health, stammering, hearing impairment, learning disability or neurological conditions.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer (standard): A levels AAB. A levels plus a fourth Level 3 qualification: ABB plus B in a relevant EPQ. International Baccalaureate: 34. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in Applied Science (including Biomedical Science, Analytical and Forensic Science and Physical Science streams) or Health and Social Care. BTEC Diploma: not accepted. Scottish Highers: AAAAB. Welsh Baccalaureate plus 2 A levels: B plus AA. Access to HE Diploma: a healthcare-related subject, 45 Level 3 credits including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit. Other requirements: T Level accepted: Distinction in the Health, Healthcare Science or Science T Level including grade A in the core component. Transfer requests from current University of Sheffield students on other courses cannot be accepted. Contextual (Access Sheffield) offers are available for eligible applicants at a reduced grade. English language for international applicants: GCSE English Language grade 4/C; IELTS 8.0 overall with a minimum of 7.5 in each component, or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,670 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee; the fee shown is for year one and may be reduced for a year abroad or year in industry. Excludes additional costs. Overseas fee-paying students; fixed fee guarantee for the duration of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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