Speech therapy, Bachelor of Science

Admission requirements

To study, you need a training contract with a state-recognized technical college or academy for speech therapy. The vocational training and the state final examination take place at the training partner's premises, while the bachelor's degree program takes place at the FHM.

Details

Communication skills are the central component of everyday life, whether privately or professionally. Speech therapists are essential to ensure and promote these skills. This medical-therapeutic profession deals with the diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, voice, swallowing and hearing disorders in order to help patients who are limited in their ability to communicate. The disorders are just as diverse as the treatment methods for promoting and improving the limitations. The course of study takes place in conjunction with a training contract at a state-recognized technical college or technical academy for speech therapy. The vocational training and the state final examination take place at the training partner's premises, while the bachelor's degree takes place at the FHM. With your bachelor's degree, you will also have the state-recognized qualification as a speech therapist.

 

Your dual studies at the FHM

The dual bachelor's degree in speech therapy provides in-depth knowledge of the different therapeutic approaches, as well as insights into business administration and scientific work. The course of study runs parallel to your vocational training.

 

Your prospects after graduation

As a graduate of the B.Sc. in Speech Therapy program, you will be able to deal with changes within the professional field of speech therapy, develop it further, and open up new professional prospects for yourself. In addition to individual health issues and therapeutic approaches, the program also focuses on business aspects – with a view to a possible start-up later on. The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Speech Therapy at the FHM provides you with the scientific and practical foundations to work competently at all levels in this fascinating, diverse and recognized professional field.

Possible fields of work after graduation:

Speech therapy practices (Rehabilitation) clinics Self-employment as a speech therapist with your own practice Occupational health management of companies Health facilities in the field of prevention Health authorities Inpatient health care facilities Children's homes Facilities for the disabled