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Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

 

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:

* 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”

* '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 Register of Speech Therapists accredited by Department of Health

 

Continuing Education Fund

* 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

 
Professor Kathy Lee Yuet Sheung
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
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:
* 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:
* 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:
Date: 9 October 2023 (Mon)
Time: 19:00-21:00
Language: Cantonese and English
Venue: LT2, Lee Shau Kee Building (LSK), The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Session 2:
Date: 4 November 2023 (Sat)
Time: 14:00-16:00
Language: Cantonese and English
Venue: LT3, Esther Lee Building (ELB), The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Session 3:
Date: 9 December 2023 (Sat)
Time: 14:00-16:00
Language: Cantonese and English
Venue: LT7, Lee Shau Kee Bldg (LSK), The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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

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

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