Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology) (Honours)
at Curtin University, Western Australia.
A four-year speech pathology honours degree at Curtin Perth, accredited by Speech Pathology Australia. The prerequisite is one science ATAR course (such as Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry or Physics); Mathematics Applications ATAR is desirable.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the Curtin Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology) (Honours) for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 87.10 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2025 | 83.55 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2024 | 83.00 | tisc.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through TISC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
Students learn about typical and atypical speech and language development and the conditions that can impair swallowing and communication, and build clinical reasoning skills. Clinical practice skills are developed in Curtin's on-campus clinic and through work placements and fieldwork.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as Speech Pathology Australia certified practising speech pathologists in Perth's public hospitals, NDIS providers, schools and rural WA Country Health Service.
- First-year jobs typically include hospital roles at Royal Perth and Fiona Stanley, paediatric speech pathology in NDIS providers and rural roles across WA.
- Many alumni progress to specialty practice (adult neurogenic communication, dysphagia, paediatric language) or pursue postgraduate clinical research.
Professional accreditation
- Speech Pathology Australia
Typical first jobs
- Graduate speech pathologist in WA public hospital roles
- Paediatric speech pathologist with NDIS and disability providers
- School-based or early-intervention speech pathologist
- Community-health or rehabilitation speech pathologist
- Rural and remote speech pathologist with WA Country Health Service
- Adult neurogenic or dysphagia clinician
- Private-practice speech pathologist
Graduate starting salary
$62,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates are eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia and work in hospitals, schools, community health and private practice.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- People who like language, communication and helping others
- Patient, detail-oriented communicators who enjoy clinical work
- Students happy to spend extended time on clinical placement
- Those interested in working across children and adults
- People who can balance science, practice and reflection
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a research-only or office-bound career
- Those uncomfortable with close, hands-on client work
- People who dislike anatomy, phonetics and exam-heavy study
- Students unable to meet placement and fitness requirements
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology) (Honours) as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Curtin University website and on TISC before applying.