Riphah

Introduction

The aim of a postgraduate Speech-Language Pathology program is to produce competent, ethical clinicians with strong Islamic values in the field. These clinicians employ the best evidence-based methods for identification, differential diagnosis, and management of a range of speech, language, and swallowing disorders through well-equipped clinical settings. The program comprises 70 credit hours of course work and research for students with no prior background in the field of Speech and Language Pathology. Students are encouraged to actively participate in high standards of research. The course also allows for specialization in an area of preference. Clinical supervision is provided by foreign qualified and trained faculty members with a ratio of two students to one supervisor. The program allows clinicians to work in a multitude of settings including but not limited to schools, private practice, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers. The course is based on a modular system allowing for greater structure, knowledge, and problem-solving.

Program Objective

  • Demonstrate listening and professional communication skills (verbal or written) while collaborating and interacting with client, caregivers or multidisciplinary team.
  • Determine appropriate evaluation to draw a differential and affirmative diagnosis with communication and swallowing issues.
  • Develop and implement need and strength-based intervention plans with measurable and achievable goals.
  • Demonstrate responsibility, integrity, professionalism while working with clients from different cultural or linguistic background
  • Critically evaluate evidence and its application to clinical situation in order to provide better care in the field of speech and language pathology 
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Study Level Study Mode Program Length Credit Hours Class Timings 1st Semester Fee(Excluding Taxes)
Post-Graduate
Full Time
2 Years (4 Semester)
70
Weekend Morning
Eligibility Seats Selection Criteria Scholarships Offered at Intake Application

BS/M.Sc Behavioral Sciences, BS/MSc (Health & Medical Sciences), 4 year Bachelor/MA Social & management sciences or equivalent qualification from any HEC recognized university minimum unadjusted 50% marks.

40

Academic Qualification: 60%
Test/Interview: 40%

Need & Merit Based upto

Gulburg Green Campus Islamabad

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Contact

UAN: 033-11-000-111,
UAN Lahore: 042-111-747-424