Speech & Language Therapy

Become an SLT in today’s changing healthcare world. Discover how to support people with communication and swallowing disorders. Through expert teaching, simulation, and hands-on placements, gain the skills to deliver person-centred, compassionate care as a speech and language therapist in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 Level in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, another language, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science), and any other subject recognised for entry purposes. Additional Requirements Vaccination and Medical Requirements As part of the programme requirements, all students must undergo a medical assessment and/or health screening. This process ensures that students are fit to undertake clinical placements. All registered students must participate in the Programme’s Vaccination and Screening Programme which requires students to produce evidence that they have received the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) and the Hepatitis B (Hep B) vaccinations. In line with this requirement, we recommend that student’s evidence both the MMR and Hepatitis B before the commencement of placement. Evidence of these vaccinations must be provided in the first year of the course. Garda Vetting Students must satisfy Garda/Police clearance requirements. Garda clearance must be applied for through University of Galway, regardless of whether an individual currently holds Garda clearance with another organisation. Language Requirements Students must meet the English Language Requirements where English is not their first language.