B.ASLP
About BASLP
BASLP stands for Bachelor of Science in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology is an undergraduate course of 4 years. The BASLP course trains students to become audiologists and speech-language pathologists. They learn methods to treat, identify, and prevent hearing disorders in people. The students are also taught about hearing aids and technology
The BASLP course consists of both theory and practical teachings with Audiology, and Speech-Language Pathology as primary subjects. In the final year, the students undergo internship and training for the Rehabilitation of people who are suffering from speaking.
The eligibility criteria for BASLP is that the student should have completed 10+2/Intermediate with a minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Students who belong to SC/ST require a minimum of 45%.
This course is approved by Rehabilitation Council of India New Delhi and Affiliated to Osmania University Hyderabad.
Why Study B.ASLP Course
- Huge Opportunities : According to reports there are only 5000 professional speech therapists in India catering to 50 million people suffering from speech related problems. Thus there are huge opportunities for BASLP graduates who wish to work with people suffering from speech related problems.
- Chance to be a part of a growing industry : The BASLP graduates would be working in the global speech therapy and audiology market, which is priced at USD 58.4 Billion. The market is expected to grow at 2.4% till 2025, thus making it an attractive opportunity for the candidates.
- Improved Employment Opportunities : The job opportunity for Speech Therapy and Audiology is expected to grow at 13% between 2019-2029, globally. It is expected that overall there would be over 40,000 jobs created in Speech Pathology alone
- Also there is overall job security as the BASLP candidates will have the opportunity to start their job immediately after completion of their degree in a clinic or hospital or an understudy of a doctor (ENT). Also there are chances that the BASLP graduate can set up their own clinics.
Who Should Study B.ASLP
- Candidates who wish to work in the healthcare industry should take up the course.
- Candidates who are willing to have a career as a speech therapist should take up the course.
- Candidates who wish to have a career in clinical Audiologist, Speech Pathology should take up the BASLP course.
- Candidates who want to work with the different NGOs, who expertises in deaf and dumb children should pursue the course.
- Similarly, aspirants who want to work at the grass root level with various government departments spreading awareness about the importance of speech therapy for children suffering from autism should pursue this course.
