Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
About This Programme
Assessment and treatment of speech, language and communication disorders.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
General Education Requirements
21 credit hours
- GEEM110 Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- GEAE101 Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- GEIT113 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- GEIE222 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- GESU121 Sustainability3 credits
Plus 6 credit hours of elective General Education themes selected by the student to complete 21 credit hours.
Foundation Courses
24 credit hours
- SLP100 Linguistics for Speech Language Pathology3 credits
- SLP220 Speech Acoustics and Articulation3 credits
- SLP290 Arabic Language Impairment3 credits
- SLP450 Psychology of Language for SLP3 credits
- PSYC305 Cognitive Psychology3 credits
- PHYS105 General Physics I3 credits
- BIOC100 Basic Biology I3 credits
- STAT180 Psychological Statistics I3 credits
Introductory Courses
18 credit hours
- SLP106 Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders3 credits
- SLP236 Neurology for Speech, Language and Hearing3 credits
- SLP216 Social Aspects of Communication3 credits
- SLP246 Speech Physiology3 credits
- SLP276 Child Language Development3 credits
- PSYC201 Basic Research Methods in Psychology3 credits
Pre-Clinical Components
33 credit hours
- SLP256 Introduction to Audiology / Hearing Sciences3 credits
- SLP286 Voice Disorders3 credits
- SLP306 Early Childhood Language Disorders3 credits
- SLP316 Articulation and Phonological Disorders3 credits
- SLP326 Fluency Disorders3 credits
- SLP336 Deglutition and Dysphagia3 credits
- SLP346 School-age and Adolescence Language Disorders3 credits
- SLP356 Adult Neurologic Communication Disorders3 credits
- SLP366 Motor Speech Disorders3 credits
- SLP426 Augmentative and Alternative Communication3 credits
- SLP446 Special Topics in Speech Language Pathology3 credits
Practical Clinical Training
24 credit hours
- SLP406 Evaluation, Diagnosis and Report Writing3 credits
- SLP416 Medical Aspects of Speech Language Pathology3 credits
- SLP456 Practicum 1: Clinical Methods and Therapy (minimum 200 clinical hours)9 credits
- SLP466 Practicum 2: Advanced Clinical Methods and Therapy (minimum 300 clinical hours)9 credits
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in healthcare, clinical services, public health and research, or continue to further professional or postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Health Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 79,830/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.