Unit Set Information

Speech Pathology PhD Unit Set

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code PHDHLTSP

Speech Pathology is a discipline within the School of Medical and Health Sciences. The research team within this discipline focusses particularly on clinically relevant and translatable investigations related to communication disorders across the lifespan. Specific postgraduate research topics are developed in conjunction with the postgraduate coordinator or potential supervisor, however applications are particularly encouraged from those with an interest in: Communication disorders caused by brain injury: aphasia, aphasic discourse analysis; screening procedures; Neuro-rehabilitation: early intervention, therapy fidelity, communication enhanced environments; discourse treatment, therapy interactions; Brain injury in Aboriginal populations: cultural security, culturally appropriate rehabilitation, yarning’ therapy, culturally appropriate screening procedures; Clinical education: e-portfolios, reflective practice, professional identity; Developmental communication disorders: stuttering, autism, language delay and disorder, alternative and augmentative communication;

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This PhD Unit Set can be studied in the following courses:

Special Admission Requirements

It is desirable that all applicants contact a potential supervisor to discuss their research project before applying. Information about ECU's Research Institutions, Centres and Supervisors can be found in the school brochures listed on the Applying for a Research Degree’ website or the staff contact page of the relevant School.

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Unit Set Coordinator

Prof Sophia NIMPHIUS

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Candidates are expected to meet regularly with their supervisors as part of the supervised independent research component of the course.

Related Careers

Speech pathologist, Allied Health practitioner, Neuroscientist, rehabilitation, neuro-rehabilitation

Employment Opportunities

Speech pathologist, Allied Health, Neuroscientist, Researcher, Lecturer, Academic


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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