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If you are a graduate, this MSc Speech and Language Therapy (Pre-Registration) course could open that up a fascinating new career path for you.

As a speech and language therapist you will provide life-changing treatment, support and care for people who have difficulties communicating and/or eating, drinking and swallowing. It can be a very varied and deeply rewarding career.

On completion, you will be able to apply for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and to practise as a speech and language therapist in the UK.

This is a two-year full-time, campus-based course that includes practice placements that are invaluable to your learning.

Why QMU?

Unique in Scotland: The course is the only postgraduate pre-registration course of its kind in Scotland.
Placements: Your practice placements are an invaluable way of consolidating the theoretical knowledge you learn from weekly teaching, experiential opportunities and small group tutorials. Placements across Scotland offer a variety of urban and rural Speech and Language Therapy experience across a range of Health Boards.
Innovation: We provide innovative on-campus clinical learning opportunities, such as Peer-Enhanced Electronic Placements and our research has a focus on the use of innovative technologies
Professional registration: The course is accredited by the Health & Care Professions Council and confers eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a speech and language therapist. It adheres to the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) Curriculum Guidance (RCSLT 2018) and Practice-based Learning Guidance (2021).
Professional links: We have active links with our professional body, The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Student society: QMU has an active Speech and Language Therapy Student Society.

Career opportunities

Our graduates have excellent employment prospects. Most go on to work within the NHS across a range of settings including clinics, schools, hospitals and the community although an increasing number also take up appointments in private organisations. Some graduates have taken up research posts and some have gone on to study for higher degrees.

International applicants should be aware that students may have to undertake some additional study/examinations to be eligible for registration with the professional body in their own country.