Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Cape town university

The Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology trains students on how to understand, diagnose, and efficiently treat a number of speech and language disorders throughout the entire lifespan of human development from early childhood through the elder years.

Admission Requirement

Guaranteed admission

715 FPS or above

Meet Minimum Subject Requirements.

NBT scores of Intermediate for AL, QL, and Mathematics (applicants taking Mathematical Literacy are exempted from the NBT Mathematics Test).

Probable admission

670 WPS or above

Meet Minimum Subject Requirements

NBT scores of Intermediate for AL, QL, and Mathematics (applicants taking Mathematical Literacy are exempted from the NBT Mathematics Test).

Possible admission

510 FPS for redress 1

515 FPS for redress 2

600 FPS for redress 3 and 4

Meet Minimum Subject Requirements

NBT scores of Intermediate for AL, QL, and Mathematics (applicants taking Mathematical Literacy are exempted from the NBT Mathematics Test).

Note: Applicants with Mathematical Literacy will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants with any NBT result in the Basic range may also be considered on an individual basis.

However, applicants who take Mathematical Literacy will not be considered if they have any NBT results in the Basic range.

Can you get a job with a bachelor’s in speech pathology?

A speech pathology bachelor’s degree can prepare you for a variety of jobs in the life sciences, social sciences, and human services fields. 

Sales, public relations, media, and health and human services are all ideal careers for graduates of speech pathology bachelor’s degrees.

Average Speech Therapist Salary in South Africa

The average salary for a Speech Therapist in South Africa is R257,488.