Charles Darwin University
Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech Pathology
Education and Community Precinct, Northern Territory, Australia
Level
Associate
Duration
4 years full-time (or equivalent part-time)
Campus
Casuarina Campus (NT)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
2027-03-01
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech Pathology at Charles Darwin University in Education and Community Precinct, Northern Territory, Australia is a associate programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
12,672
Staff Ratio
17.0:1
International
29.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
85.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£33,180
First-year earnings
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech Pathology
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech Pathology topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech Pathology
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Essential requirements The Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech Pathology is a highly competitive course with a limited number of places.
- This means that although you may meet the minimum entry requirement for the course, you may not be ranked high enough to receive an offer.
- Subquotas are in place for First Nations and NT Resident applicants.
- For the NT Residency subquota: All applicants must provide a Statutory Declaration confirming they currently reside in the Northern Territory and have done so for a minimum of 12 months.
- For the NT First Nations subquota: All applicants must provide a Statutory Declaration confirming you are of First Nations descent.
- The statutory declaration forms are available here (https://www.satac.edu.au/supplying-documents-to-satac ).
- You can upload your completed Statutory Declaration to your mySATAC application.
- Under 'Submission' in the navigation menu, select 'Documents' then 'Upload personal documents'.
- If you are undertaking a course with clinical or fieldwork placements you must demonstrate compliance with the following checks and requirements.
- It is your responsibility to ensure that the correct documentation is obtained prior to commencing clinical/fieldwork placements.
- A national and/or international police check and a current Working with Children check is required regarding suitability to undertake clinical/fieldwork placements.
- The majority of health facilities will require you to present a complete immunisation schedule, and First Aid certificate as you progress to placements in your Master of Speech Pathology. | Recent secondary Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCET) or equivalent recent year 12 qualification (including the International Baccalaureate Diploma), and achieve a competitive selection rank.
- Higher Ed Completed or partially completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or Completed a University Foundation Studies, Bridging or Enabling program Work-Life Other Completed a non-recent SACE/NTCE or equivalent secondary education qualification with a competitive selection rank, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), or STAT multiple choice test If you have been employed in the Australian Defence Force you may be eligible to apply for an undergraduate course on the basis of your service.
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- VET Completed an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV level or above
Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
12,672
Total students
Staff Ratio
17:1
Students per staff
International Students
29%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
85%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£33,180
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
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