Master of Science (Speech-Language Pathology)

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Master of Science (Speech-Language Pathology)

Name of the course offered

The nomenclature of the program shall be Master of Science (Speech-Language Pathology). M.Sc. (SLP) shall be the short form.

Duration of the program

  • The program shall be of 4 semesters (2 academic years) and should be completed within 4 years from the date of admission.
  • An academic year consists of two semesters, and each semester shall extend over a minimum period of sixteen weeks excluding examination days. The semesters shall be spread out as follows:
    Odd semesters – 1 & 3 Even semesters – 2 & 4
  • There shall be examination at the end of each semester. There shall be a vacation of minimum 2 weeks after the examinations at the end of odd semesters and 4 weeks after the examinations at the end of even semesters.

Medium of instruction

Medium of instruction shall be English

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Program Structure

Time structure of the program shall be as follows:


Semesters 4

Weeks per Semester 16

Days per week 6 (94 days per semester)

Hours per day 6 560 hours per semester

Semester 1

Theory

5 papers x 60 hours

300 hours

 

Clinical

 

240 hours

 

Others

 

20 hours

Semester 2

Theory

4 papers x 60 hours

240 hours

 

Clinicals

 

240 hours

 

Others

 

80 hours

Semester 3

Theory

5 papers x 60 hours

300 hours

 

Clinicals

 

160 hours

 

Dissertation

 

80 hours

 

Others

 

20 hours

Semester 4

Theory

1 paper x 60 hours

60 hours

 

Clinicals

 

160 hours

 

Dissertation

 

320 hours

 

Others

 

20 hours

Theory

300 + 240 + 300 + 60

900 hours

Clinicals

240 + 240 + 160 + 160

800 hours

Dissertation

0+0+80+320

 

400 hours

Others

20+80+20+20

 

140 hours

Total

 

 

2240 hours

Note: The course fee structure varies on several factors, so please contact our Admissions Office for full details.


Course Duration

2 Years (4 Semesters including internship)

Annual Intake

12 Seats

Course Fee

Objectives

The objectives of the M.Sc. (SLP) program are to equip the students with knowledge and skills to
  • Function as teachers and researchers in institutions of higher learning,
  • Diagnose and manage disorders of speech, language, and swallowing across life span,
  • Counsel and guide persons with disorders of speech, language and swallowing as well as their family members,
  • Implement rehabilitation programs for persons with speech, language and swallowing disorders,
  • To function as the disability certification authority in the field,
  • Liaise with professionals in allied fields and other stake holders,
  • Implement prevention and public education programs,
  • Undertake advocacy measures on behalf of and for persons with speech, language and swallowing disorders,
  • Advise government and other institutions on legal and policy issues related to persons with communication disorders, and
  • To establish and administer institutions of higher learning.

Eligibility for admission

  • Candidates with BASLP/B.Sc.(Speech & Hearing) degree of any recognised university by the Rehabilitation Council of India are eligible for admission to the course.
  • Relaxation in the qualifying marks for designated categories of students shall be as per rules and regulations of respective University / State / Union Territories or the Central Government.
  • Applicants shall not be older than 30 years on the 1stJuly of the year of admission.

Attendance

  • Minimum attendance shall not be less than 80% in theory and 90% in Clinicals in each semester for students to be eligible to appear for examination at the end of each semester.
  • Candidates who cannot appear for examination for want of attendance will be declared failed and will have to repeat the particular semester to be eligible to appear for exams subsequently.

Criteria for passing

  • The student is required to obtain a minimum of 50% in each of the theory papers, internal assessment, and clinical exams, and dissertation for a pass.
  • Grace Marks shall be allocated as per university norms.
  • Students will have to pass the clinical examination of the given semester to proceed to the next semester.
  • Carry-over of papers: Maximum number of attempts for any paper / clinical practicum / dissertation shall be three inclusive of first attempt. There shall be no supplementary examination.

Dissertation

  • Students shall complete a dissertation in the 3rd and 4th semester of the course and shall submit the same at the end of 4th semester before final examination. An external examiner shall assess the dissertation for 80 marks while the guide shall assess the performance of the candidate for 20 marks (internal assessment). The dissertation will be rated for a total of 100 marks (80 +20). Candidates who fail to submit their dissertation on or before the stipulated date shall not be permitted to appear for the final semester examination.

Award of Degree

  • The University shall award the degree and issue certificate only after the candidates successfully complete all the examinations stipulated.

Others

  • On all other issues not mentioned in these rules and regulations like the pattern of question paper, grading, award of grace marks, and declaration of rank, among others, the rules and regulations of the respective University shall prevail.

Infrastructure for starting the course

As per the guideline of Rehabilitation Council of India

Examination Pattern