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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. Program 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 research stream or advanced clinical 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 Register of Speech Therapists accredited by Department of Health |
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
Course List
| Core Courses | ||
| * | SLPA5101 | Acoustic Analysis of Voice and Speech |
| * | SLPA5102 | Fluency Disorders |
| * | SLPA5103 | Voice Disorders |
| * | SLPA5104 | Clinical Management, Professional Development and Ethics |
| * | SLPA5105 | Neurosciences, Acquired Neurogenic Communication Disorders and Motor Speech Disorders |
| * | SLPA5201 | Research methodology and Evidence Based Appraisal for Speech Language Pathology |
| * | SLPA5202 | Test Development & Assessment Approaches |
| * | SLPA5203 | Assistive Technologies for Communication Disorders |
| * | SLPA5301 | Clinical Practice I |
| * | SLPA5302 | Clinical Practice II |
| * | SLPA5303 | Clinical Practice III |
| * | SLPA5304 | Clinical Practice IV |
| * | CODS5201 | Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, Language and Hearing |
| * | CODS5204 | Language Disorders from Infancy to Adolescence |
| * | CODS5205 | Speech Sound Disorders and Craniofacial Abnormalities |
| * | CODS5206 | Audiological evaluation and aural rehabilitation |
| * | CODS5207 | Dysphagia |
| * | LING5101 | Foundations I: Phonetics and Phonology |
| * | LING5102 | Foundations II: Syntax and Semantics |
| * | LING5103 | Foundations in Language Acquisition |
| Elective Courses | ||
| * | SLPA5501 | Clinical Research I |
| * | SLPA5502 | Clinical Research II |
| * | CODS5302 | Special Topics in Communication Disorders |
| * | LING5501 | Topics in Chinese Phonetics and Phonology |
| * | LING5502 | Topics in Chinese Syntax and Semantics |
| * | LING5503 | Topics in Chinese Language Acquisition |
| * | LING5403 | Topics in Language Acquisition of Deaf Children |
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
| HK$ 420,000 (in 4 installments, thus HK$105,000 per term) |
Admission Requirements
| Academic Qualification Applicants shall have: |
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| * | graduated from a recognized university and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in any disciplines, normally with an honours not lower than Second Class; or |
| * | graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a Bachelor’s degree in any disciplines, normally 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 an honours 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 |
| * | Section: “All students should fulfill the English Language Proficiency Requirement prescribed below before they are admitted”. |
| Chinese Language Proficiency | |
| Applicants are expected to be proficient in Chinese (Cantonese or 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) Remarks: Application takes place biennially. Application for 2022 intake will be opened in late 2021. |
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: | msc-slp@ent.cuhk.edu.hk |
