The Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy at Biruni University is a four-year undergraduate program offered in Turkish through the Faculty of Health Sciences. The primary aim of the program is to produce highly competent graduates equipped with both robust theoretical knowledge and essential clinical skills to excel in the field of speech and language therapy. Coursework spans subjects such as anatomy, physiology, linguistic and phonetic sciences, neuroanatomy, audiology, language acquisition, ENT diseases, clinical assessment methods, neuro-linguistics, and childhood language disorders. From the first year, students gain exposure to clinical phonetics and health-related psychology. Progressively, they engage in hands-on clinical practices and advanced modules on clinical ethics, professional conduct, research methods, and the management of diverse disorders including fluency, voice, swallowing, and acquired language disorders. Practical training is provided in the university’s Speech and Language Therapy Clinics, ensuring that graduates achieve professional readiness. Career prospects for graduates are strong, as they become qualified speech and language therapists, eligible to work in hospitals, clinics, schools, rehabilitation centers, and private practices. The program also provides an academic foundation for those wishing to pursue postgraduate studies and specialization in the field, meeting an increasing demand for skilled therapists in Turkey and abroad.[5][4]
