Logopaedics (B.Sc.)
Are you interested in working with people of all ages? You are interested in voice, speech and swallowing function? Do you think that communicating is important for people?
Then our speech therapy degree program is just right for you!
In a course of study leading to professional qualification as a speech therapist, you will learn all the theoretical subjects of speech therapy and related sciences (e.g. psychology, linguistics, medicine, audiology…) and learn to diagnose, treat and counsel patients in practice. The scientific competence is always connected with the practical competence.
Through the connection to the medical faculty and the university hospital, we offer you an optimal study environment.
Fact Sheet
- Degree
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Admission
- Qualification assessment process (no NC)
- Duration of studies
- 7 semesters
- Teaching language
- completely in German
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medicine
- Start of degree program
- Winter semester
- Number of students
- 50-150
- Special ways to study
- 1-subject Bachelor
Program overview
What is the degree program about?
It is true that speech therapists help children break the habit of lisping, but that is not all. Speech therapists diagnose, treat and advise on speech, language, voice, swallowing and communication disorders in people of all ages.
They work in the health care sector and belong to the professional group of non-physician medical professions. As employees in hospitals, specialized and rehabilitation clinics, in logopedic and medical practices, and in special facilities for speech-impaired, hearing-impaired, or developmentally disabled children, they work independently and on their own responsibility. Increasingly, freelancers are joining forces with other health care providers such as physicians, occupational and physical therapists, and massage therapists to form interdisciplinary affiliates.
In addition, academically trained speech therapists are increasingly finding jobs in teaching, science and research as demand increases. This also involves the evaluation and development of diagnostic procedures and therapy concepts. In addition to sound logopedic knowledge, scientific work is an important factor.
The course of study in speech therapy leading to a Bachelor of Science degree is the first state program of its kind in Bavaria. The program includes a basic and orientation phase of two semesters and a bachelor phase of five semesters. After the sixth semester, you take the state examination. You can then call yourself a „state-approved speech therapist“. You will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree after the seventh semester.
The speech therapy program is broadly diversified. In addition to comprehensive training in the logopedic disorders and the basic medical subjects, content from linguistics, psychology and pedagogy as well as sociology is taught.
Practical logopedic training takes place from the second semester onwards, parallel to the theoretical content. From the beginning, students complete internships in various institutions in order to gain experience in interdisciplinary exchange as well.
Speech therapy is offered for the following disorders:
- Neurological speech and language disorders
- Voice disorders
- Infantile speech and language disorders
- Stuttering in children and adults
- Swallowing disorders
- Patient Information:
Exercises will take place on the following topics:
- Anamnesis and diagnostics
- Therapeutic intervention
- Conversation and conflict management
A course of study leading to a professional qualification as a state-recognized speech therapist. The contents of the degree program are subject to the Law on the Profession of Speech Therapist: LogopG.pdf (gesetze-im-internet.de). The degree program leads to a professional qualification as a state-approved speech therapist.
- Empathy, empathy
- Vocal and articulatory skills
- Good ear and musicality (instrument, ability to hit notes, sense of rhythm and knowledge of music)
- Interest in medicine, psychology and education.
- Good written language expression skills.
- In Erlangen, practical training is closely coupled with scientific training.
- One third of the degree program consists of practical training.
- The studies take place at a public university, there are no tuition fees.
- The supervision ratio (teachers – students) is very good due to a small course size.
- Close training supervision enables individual competence development.
- Work as a speech therapist in hospitals, specialized and rehabilitation clinics, in speech therapy and medical practices, and in special facilities for speech-impaired, hearing-impaired, and developmentally disabled children.
- Work in the field of early intervention or in health departments and special schools in therapy and consultation.
- Work in teaching, academia, and research.
- Work independently in private or group practice.
Application for a Degree Program
Admission Requirements and Application
Admission
- 1st semester: Qualification assessment process (no NC)
- Higher semesters: Admission not currently possible
Application deadline
- Winter semester: 15.07.
- Summer semester: nicht möglich
Language skills
- German language skills for international applicants: DSH 2 (written 2 / oral 1) or equivalent
Details and notes
The application deadline for the winter semester for international applicants is July 15th.
Information about the application
In addition to the general qualification for university entrance (Abitur), there are other access options for studying at FAU.
