BMedSci (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy Bachelor's degree at the University of Sheffield

This module aims to introduce the student to the professional practice of the speech and language therapist (SLT). The module combines students' learning of theoretical knowledge of clinical methods, people with communication and eating, drinking and swallowing impairments and inter-personal and professional skills with clinical placements with children and adults with communication (and in some cases eating, drinking and swallowing) impairments. The module introduces the student to their first

This module will explore components of anatomy, physiology, and neuroscience that are relevant to the understanding of human communication throughout the lifespan. This will include the respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous systems, the development, structure and function of head, and neck, and the auditory system.

This module introduces students to the practical study of linguistics -- that is, learning linguistic concepts and terminology for use in e.g., speech and language therapy, education, psychology. The module focuses on the following subfields of linguistics: phonetics, morpho-phonology, semantics, and syntax. With regard to syntax and semantics, the module emphasises relating descriptions of the structure of language to the uses/functions that language is put to, as well as how the study of typic

This module aims to introduce students to issues related to understanding healthcare service users as individuals, and as members of society. Content includes: theoretical models of disability, psychology impact of disability across the lifespan, concepts of self and identity, concepts of quality of life and its measurement; health beliefs and behaviours, and the role of gender, race and socioeconomic position in healthcare. Students are introduced to gold standard healthcare concepts, including

This module will cover children's development of speech, language, communication and literacy from 0 - 18 years. It addresses the following topics: speech sound/phonological development, language production and comprehension, development of pragmatic abilities, psycholinguistic models, early literacy development, the associations between speech, language and literacy, theoretical models of literacy development, understanding drivers and competing theories of how children learn language, and bili

This module introduces students to theoretical accounts of language, cognition and communication in adults. It provides conceptual frameworks and a detailed elementary coverage of the following areas: the communication chain, verbal and non-verbal communication, conversation analysis, grammar, vocabulary, multilingualism, attention, memory and executive function. It also introduces students to the impact of ageing on the above domains, and the impact of stroke, traumatic brain injury and progres

This module aims to give a detailed overview of the developmental differences in children's speech, language and communication (including literacy) abilities. The module profiles these developmental differences in children and adolescents, and including learning difficulties, autism spectrum conditions and other neurodevelopmental differences. The module examines these developmental differences in the context of the diverse environments children grow up in. The impact of these developmental diff

This module aims to equip students with the theoretical knowledge of a range of specific clinical topics in speech and language therapy. These topics include dysphagia, motor speech disorders, voice and neurology across child and adult populations. The themes of assessment, intervention, evidence based practice, standards of practice and clinical ethics and inter-disciplinary working will underpin these topics and enable integration across the topics.

This module builds on material covered in Language cognition and communication in adults 1 at Level 1. The module covers assessment and diagnosis of language and cognitive deficits affecting communication, which arise due to stroke, traumatic brain injury and progressive neurological conditions including dementia.

This module builds on the unit Professional Practice 1. The student completes a series of NHS clinical placements across semesters 1 and 2 including a week block placement in the student summer vacation. The placements includes: (1) the schools placement working with school-age children; (2) the conversational partners placement working with adults in the community; (3) the special needs placement working with children with severe developmental communication impairments; and (4) the adult neurol

This module covers key concepts related to the scientific study of speech and hearing. There will be three broad areas covered within the module: articulatory phonetics, acoustic phonetics, and hearing science. The module will teach concepts relevant to the study of speech and hearing in both healthy and clinical populations.

This module builds on the linguistic knowledge gained in Introduction to Practical Linguistics. Teaching will focus on developing students' abilities to apply phonetic observation skills to clinical data, to use advanced transcription techniques, and to use appropriate diagrams to describe the physical attributes of articulation and the role of timing in achieving articulatory targets. The module covers: - Physical attributes of articulation- Using ExtIPA and diacritics- Using midsagittal diagra

This module is designed to introduce students to research methods and data analysis techniques through a series of lectures and small-group workshops. The aim of this module is to provide students with the opportunity to learn about and employ statistical techniques through the use of practical examples and data collection exercises. Topics covered will include (1) an introduction to research methods and the research process (2) formulating research questions and hypotheses (3) descriptive stati

Evidence-based practice is the integration of high quality research evidence with clinical expertise and service user experience in making decisions about the care of patients in speech and language therapy. Building on the skills and knowledge acquired in Evaluating the evidence base in speech and language therapy I: Principles and Methods, this module will enable students to further develop and apply their knowledge of research methodology appropriate to the study of language and communication

This module aims to equip students with the theoretical knowledge of a range of specific clinical topics in speech and language therapy. These topics include a range of client groups and communication difficulties across child and adult populations. The themes of assessment, intervention, evidence based practice, standards of practice and clinical ethics and multi-disciplinary working will underpin these topics and enable integration across the topics.

This module aims to consolidate the student's clinical skills and prepare the student for independent practice on graduation at the end of this third and final year. Students complete two placements as follows: a paediatric placement, and an adult placement. University workshops and tutorials will prepare and support students with their learning on placement. Assessment includes a client based presentation, written client based assignment, a video-based exam with viva assessment and two Practice

Evidence-based practice is the integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient experience in making decisions about the care of individual patients in speech and language therapy. This module introduces the principles and methods of evidence-based clinical practice. Students will (1) critically evaluate the methodological quality of the research using evidence-based practice and (2) apply these conclusions to clinical practice.

This module will address issues relevant to work in modern healthcare and education contexts. It addresses the following issues: Employment (job hunting, CV writing and interview skills, support mechanisms, first posts, independent practice); The healthcare context (Ethics in clinical practice, Caseload management, Clinical governance, professional competencies and professional guidelines).