Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Speech Pathology and Rehabilitation

Special Features

Integrates speech pathology, rehabilitation, and psychology as a pioneering undergraduate programme

Incorporates an integrated minor in Psychology and Well-being to comprehend psychological needs and development across various life stages

Prepares graduates for speech therapy careers # in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, addressing the increasing demand for disability rehabilitation services

Provides extensive clinical and community placements, supervised by qualified speech-language pathologists, allowing students to developing practical skills in diverse service environments

Builds upon our successful Master of Science in Educational Speech-Language Pathology and Learning Disabilities, accredited by the Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapists

Includes a purpose-built clinical research unit with cutting-edge facilities for training, client services, and research

Offers experiential learning opportunities in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and other Chinese Mainland cities, enhancing both global and local perspectives on speech pathology

Programme Structure

Domain	Credit Points (cps)
Major* (including Major Courses, Major Interdisciplinary Course, Cross-Faculty Core Course, and Practicum)	69
Integrated Minor	15
General Education	22
Language Enhancement	9
Final Year Project (Honours Project / Capstone Project)	6
Total	121

* Mandatory Greater Bay Area activities in course(s) are required

Classes will be held in Tai Po Campus and Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / North Point Study Centre / Sports Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre as decided by the University.

Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction is English, supplemented by Cantonese and Putonghua as appropriate.

Study Pathways

Career Opportunities

Speech therapists# in hospitals, clinics, NGOs, schools, and social service agencies
Research assistants at the university focused on speech, language and hearing

General Admission Requirements

JUPAS Entrance Requirements

Non-JUPAS (Local Applicants) Entrance Requirements

International Qualifications Entrance Requirements

中国内地应届高考生入学条件

Tuition Fee (per annum)

Local students eligible for government-subsidised tuition fees: HK$49,500 (2027/28)

Local students not eligible for government-subsidised tuition fees and non-local students: HK$210,000 (2027/28)

These tuition fees are provisional and subject to adjustment. Please visit the University website for details.

Note

# After the programme is accredited, graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as Accredited Speech Therapists under the Accredited Registers Scheme for Healthcare Professions launched by the Department of Health, HKSAR. Graduates practicing speech therapy outside Hong Kong must comply with the healthcare professional regulations of the country in which they practise.
Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and fluently in Cantonese and English.