Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology
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About this qualification
This is a 480-credit, NQF Level 8 bachelor's qualification in the HEQSF, focused on speech-language pathology within the Rehabilitative Health/Services subfield. It is intended to provide higher-education preparation related to the assessment and rehabilitation of speech and language difficulties, although the supplied information does not provide detailed curriculum or practice requirements.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in higher-level study related to speech-language pathology and rehabilitative health services might consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not establish admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development toward work related to speech-language pathology and rehabilitative health services. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding related to speech and language rehabilitation
- Communication-focused practice in a rehabilitative health context
- Higher-education study skills appropriate to an NQF Level 8 qualification
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology
- SAQA ID
- 101706
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Rehabilitative Health/Services
- Originator
- University of Fort Hare
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record includes a registration-end date of 30 June 2024 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the institution or provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the offering remains open for enrolment.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider to confirm the assessment arrangements and whether practical, clinical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm any professional registration or employment requirements separately with the relevant South African authorities or professional bodies; these are not established by the supplied information.