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Introduction
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology is the first postgraduate programme in Hong Kong offered by Faculty of Medicine of a recognized University to enable graduates to be qualified speech therapists. Programme Highlights: |
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| * | First speech-language pathology programme in Hong Kong offered by Faculty of Medicine |
| * | Biennial intake to enhance students’ resources and learning |
| * | Allows students to choose between a clinical research stream or clinical coursework stream |
| * | Adopts a range of pedagogies including lectures, tutorials, e-learning platforms and clinical placements |
| * | Utilizes objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) as part of clinical examination |
Accreditation and Registration
Speech Therapist Profession under “The Accredited Registers Scheme for Healthcare Professions” |
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| * | 'Provisional Endorsement' by Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapists, which is the highest endorsement level awarded for new speech therapy training programmes |
| * | Graduates are eligible as members of Speech Therapist in Accredited Register |
Continuing Education Fund |
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| * | This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under Continuing Education Fund |
| CEF Course code: 41M124834 | |
| CEF Course Name: Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology | |
| * | This course is recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 6) |
| QR Registration No.:17/001015/L6 | |
| Registration Validity Period: 01/08/2018 To On-going | |
Objectives
| Graduates are expected to be qualified speech therapists meeting international standards. |
Learning Outcomes
| Graduates will have attained the following learning outcomes: | |
| * | Acquired knowledge of normal and pathological processes of communication |
| * | Be familiar with the core concepts in paediatric and adult communication disorders and possess the clinical skills to diagnose, intervene, and manage the disorders |
| * | Acquired knowledge and clinical skills in managing patients with swallowing disorders |
| * | Ability to employ analyses of language structures at different linguistic levels to devise clinical practices such as speech and language diagnosis and therapy |
| * | Ability to apply, evaluate and design assistive technologies for speech and language disorders |
Programme Mode
The programme is offered in full-time study mode which covers a normal period of two academic years. |
Credit Unit Requirements for Graduation
| Academic Year 2024-2026 | ||
| Core courses: | 55.5 Units | |
| Elective courses: | 6 Units | |
Course List
| Academic Year 2024-2026 | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| * | SLPA5101 | Professional Development and Ethics I |
| * | SLPA5102 | Professional Development and Ethics II |
| * | SLPA5103 | Evidence Based Appraisal for Speech Language Pathology I |
| * | SLPA5104 | Evidence Based Appraisal for Speech Language Pathology II |
| * | SLPA5105 | Test Development & Assessment Approaches |
| * | SLPA5106 | Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, Language and Hearing |
| * | SLPA5201 | Fluency Disorders |
| * | SLPA5202 | Voice and Laryngeal Disorders |
| * | SLPA5203 | Acquired Neurogenic Communication Disorders |
| * | SLPA5204 | Multimodal Communication for Special Populations |
| * | SLPA5205 | Language Disorders from Infancy to Adolescence I |
| * | SLPA5206 | Language Disorders from Infancy to Adolescence II |
| * | SLPA5207 | Speech Sound Disorders |
| * | SLPA5208 | Craniofacial Anomalies |
| * | SLPA5209 | Aural Rehabilitation and Audiology |
| * | SLPA5210 | Dysphagia |
| * | SLPA5300 | Introduction to Work Integrated Learning and Clinical Practice |
| * | SLPA5301 | Work Integrated Learning and Clinical Practice I |
| * | SLPA5302 | Work Integrated Learning and Clinical Practice II |
| * | SLPA5303 | Work Integrated Learning and Clinical Practice III |
| * | SLPA5304 | Work Integrated Learning and Clinical Practice IV |
| * | SLPA5305 | Work Integrated Learning and Special Clinic I |
| * | SLPA5306 | Work Integrated Learning and Special Clinic II |
| * | SLPA5401 | Phonetics and Phonology for Speech-Language-Pathology |
| * | SLPA5402 | Syntax and Semantics for Speech-Language-Pathology |
| * | SLPA5403 | Language Acquisition for Speech-Language-Pathology |
| * | LING5103 | Foundations in Language Acquisition |
| Elective Courses | ||
| * | SLPA5500 | Clinical Research |
| * | SLPA5601 | Special Topics in Speech-Language-Pathology |
| * | SLPA5602 | Special Topics in Speech-Language-Pathology |
| * | SLPA5603 | Special Topics in Speech-Language-Pathology |
| * | SLPA5604 | Special Topics in Speech-Language-Pathology |
| * | SLPA5605 | Special Topics in Speech-Language-Pathology |
| * | SLPA5606 | Special Topics in Speech-Language-Pathology |
| * | SLPA5607 | Special Topics in Speech-Language-Pathology |
| * | SLPA5608 | Special Topics in Speech-Language-Pathology |
Programme Director
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Professor Kathy Lee Yuet Sheung |
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Associate Professor & Chief, Division of Speech Therapy Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, CUHK Honorary Speech Therapist, NTEC, Hospital Authority Honorary Advisor, Hong Kong Association of Speech Therapists |
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Professor Lee is the founder and the Chief of the Division of Speech Therapy in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. She leads her team in pioneering clinical research relating to speech pathology and communication sciences. She adopts a collaborative approach through multidisciplinary partnership with other faculties of CUHK, renowned overseas institutions and experts in the local community. Her research has been well recognized and successfully attracted major research grants . Professor Lee is an experienced speech therapist in managing children with various communication and swallowing impairments. In addition to research and clinical work, she has also been giving lectures and workshops widely in educational settings and the community to foster language and speech facilitation skills for parents, professionals and students. |
Teaching Format
| * | Lectures |
| * | Tutorials |
| * | E-learning platform |
| * | Clinical Practicum |
Assessment
| * | Individual or group assignments |
| * | Presentations |
| * | Attendance |
| * | Examination |
| * | Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) |
Tuition Fee
| Academic Year 2024-2026: HK$ 490,000 (in 4 installments, thus HK$ 122,500 per term) |
Admission Requirements
| Academic Qualification Applicants shall have: |
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| * | graduated from a recognized university and obtained a bachelor’s degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class or achieving an average grade of not lower than “B”; or |
| * | completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. |
| Those who expect to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in the current academic year may also apply for admission. | |
| English Language Proficiency Please refer to the Graduate School’s website for details: |
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| * | Website: https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/page/EntryRequirements |
| Chinese Language Proficiency | |
| Applicants are expected to be proficient in Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua) for communication purposes. | |
| Interview | |
| Applicants are normally required to attend an interview. | |
Application Procedures
| Online Application via https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/programme/medicine#msc-in-speech-language-pathology (Faculty of Medicine > SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY) |
Information Session
Three information sessions will be conducted in from October to December 2023. The sessions would cover programme curriculum, students and graduates sharing, and admission procedures, etc. Session 1: Session 2: Session 3: Registration: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13674058 More updates of the programme will be announced through the official Facebook page of Division of Speech Therapy: https://www.facebook.com/CUHKSTAud |
Contact Us
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery |
| The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| Address: | MSc in Speech-Language Pathology Room 303, Academic Building No.2, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| Tel: | (852) 3943 9609 / 3943 9607 |
| Fax: | (852) 3942 0969 |
| Email: | rinato@cuhk.edu.hk / edmondsuen@cuhk.edu.hk |
