Frequently Asked Questions

Listed below are some of the most frequently asked questions about the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Speech and Language Therapy.

1. How many places are there on the course each year?
2. How many places are reserved for mature students?
3. What were the points for the course last year?
4. What are the entry requirements for the course?
5. Who is the professional body responsible for accrediting the course?
6. Does IASLT accreditation guarantee that I can work in any country as a Speech and Language Therapist?
7. What kind of salary can I expect when I graduate?
8. I have completed the first year of a Speech and Language Therapy degree in the UK.  Can I transfer to NUI Galway to complete my degree?

How many places are there on the course each year?

There are 25 places available on the course each year.  Two of these places are reserved for mature student applicants.

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How many places are reserved for mature students?

Two places are reserved for mature student applicants each year.  For information on applying as a mature student, please contact the Mature Students Website.

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What were the points for the course last year?

The points for the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Speech and Language Therapy were 520 (2009) and 535 (2008).  Points for other courses can be viewed on the Central Applications Office website.

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What are the entry requirements for the course?

For information on the entry requirements to this course, please click here.

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Who is the professional body responsible for accrediting the course?

The Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT) are the professional body authorised with accrediting the course.

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Does IASLT accreditation guarantee that I can work in any country as a Speech and Language Therapist?

IASLT accreditation allows you to work as a Speech and Language Therapist in Ireland.  However, if you wish to work in another country, you will need to contact the SLT professional body in that country.  If you wish to work in the United Kingdom, you need to be registered with The Health Professions Council (HPC), the regulatory body for health professions in the United Kingdom.  For further information, please see the Useful Links section of the website.

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What kind of salary can I expect when I graduate?

For information on salary scales, please click here.

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I have completed the first year of a Speech and Language Therapy degree in the UK.  Can I transfer to NUI Galway to complete my degree?

Though the content of speech and language therapy education is similar throughout all universities, the various modules of the course are taught at different periods of time.  Therefore it is not possible to transfer from another university (either from the UK or within the Republic of Ireland) to NUI Galway.

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