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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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| * | 'Full Endorsement' by Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapists |
| * | 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 LAW Thomas Ka Tung |
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Assistant Professor & Chief, Division of Speech Therapy |
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Professor LAW is an Assistant Professor and Chief of Division at the Division of Speech Therapy, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. He was once the Programme Leader and Clinical Director of the MSc SLP programme. Professor LAW has worked with children and adults who stutter for more than 15 years. He teaches fluency disorders at several universities in Hong Kong and is a frequent speaker on stuttering-related professional development events. He completed his PhD at the Australian Stuttering Research Centre, The University of Sydney. His research focuses on the topography and linguistics features of stuttering. |
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
[The Programme admits students biennially. The Programme will open for application in September 2025, admitted students will commence study in September 2026] |
| 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 |
