Bachelor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
University of Health and Allied Sciences · School of Allied Health Sciences
Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Health and Allied Sciences you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe Bachelor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences is a health sciences degree that focuses on human communication and its disorders. It prepares you to work with people who have difficulties with speech, language, hearing, or swallowing. This page explains what the field covers, the kinds of careers it opens up, and how competitive admission to this programme is.
What studying speech, language and hearing sciences involves
This field sits at the intersection of health care, linguistics, and psychology. Programmes of this kind typically cover the anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms, how children acquire language, and the conditions that disrupt communication. You will also learn practical skills in assessing communication difficulties and planning therapy. Some programmes also include hearing assessment and rehabilitation.
Where this degree can take you
Most graduates enter careers in health care, education, or rehabilitation. Speech and language therapists work with children and adults who have speech delays, language disorders, voice problems, or swallowing difficulties. Audiologists specialise in hearing loss, fitting hearing aids, and helping people manage hearing impairment. Others work in special education, community rehabilitation, or clinical research.
How competitive it is to get a place
Entry into this programme is competitive. The university admits students from General Science and Home Economics backgrounds, so your SHS subject combination should fit one of those streams. Because places are limited, strong WASSCE grades are essential. For the specific subject requirements, refer to the official admission list from the University of Health and Allied Sciences.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- General Science
- Home Economics
Aggregate needed
University of Health and Allied Sciences publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Speech and language therapist
- Audiologist
- Clinical researcher in communication disorders
- Special education teacher
- Hearing aid specialist
- Community rehabilitation worker