Khyber Institute of Child Health

Bs Speech and Language Pathology

The Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language Pathology is a four-year degree program in the
field of Applied Sciences, dealing with the study of human communications, its development,
and the functional and organic disorders that may affect it. This BS program prepares speech-
language pathologists (SLPs) who prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social
communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.

Additionally, the program prepares SLPs to provide aural rehabilitation for individuals who are
deaf or hard of hearing and provide Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders, such as
Autism Spectrum Disorder or Progressive Neurological Disorders.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants who have successfully completed one of the following:

 F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) with at least 60% marks.

 O levels (in at least 6 subjects) and A levels (with 3 subjects: Biology, Physics,
Chemistry)

Faculty Applied Sciences

Department Speech and Language Pathology

Study Level Undergraduate

Program Duration 4 Years

Program Type Regular

Total Credit Hours

About Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech,
language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in
children and adults.
1. Speech disorders occur when a person has difficulty producing speech sounds
correctly or fluently (e.g., stuttering is a form of disfluency) or has problems with his
or her voice or resonance.
2. Language disorders occur when a person has trouble understanding others (receptive
language), or sharing thoughts, ideas, and feelings (expressive language). Language
disorders may be spoken or written and may involve the form (phonology,
morphology, syntax), content (semantics), and/or use (pragmatics) of language in
functional and socially appropriate ways.
3. Social communication disorders occur when a person has trouble with the social use
of verbal and nonverbal communication. These disorders may include problems (a)
communicating for social purposes (e.g., greeting, commenting, asking questions),
(b) talking in different ways to suit the listener and setting, and (c) following rules
for conversation and story-telling. All individuals with autism spectrum disorder
have social communication problems. Social communication disorders are also found
individuals with other conditions, such as traumatic brain injury.
4. Cognitive-communication disorders include problems organizing thoughts, paying
attention, remembering, planning, and/or problem-solving. These disorders usually
happen as a result of a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or dementia, although they can
be congenital.
5. Swallowing disorders (dysphagia) are feeding and swallowing difficulties, which
may follow an illness, surgery, stroke, or injury.
Additionally, SLPs:
1. Provide aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
2. Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals
with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders, such as autism
spectrum disorder or progressive neurological disorders.
3. Work with people who don't have speech, language, or swallowing disorders, but
want to learn how to communicate more effectively (e.g., work on accent
modification or other forms of communication enhancement).
Careers in Speech-Language Pathology
1. SLPs work with the full range of human communication and swallowing disorders in
individuals of all ages. SLPs:
2. Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
3. Treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
4. Provide training and education to family/caregivers and other professionals.
5. Work collaboratively with professionals from many other disciplines.
Additionally, SLPs may:
1. Prepare future professionals in colleges and universities.
2. Own or run clinics or private practices.
3. Work for national, state, or local associations or agencies.
4. Supervise and direct public school or clinical programs.
5. Engage in research to enhance knowledge about human communication processes
and develop new assessment and treatment methods that may lead to more effective
outcomes.
a. Provide counseling and consultative services.
b. Train and supervise support personnel.
Career Opportunities

SLP is a unique program and has very high job placement opportunities both in Government and
in Non- Government sectors, not only in Pakistan but also in foreign countries.

SLPs work in many different research, education, and health care settings with varying
roles, levels of responsibility, and client populations. Because of the high demand for
speech-language pathology services, part-time, and full-time job may be available in

1. Hospitals
2. Rehabilitation centers
3. Private practice
4. Colleges and Universities
5. Special education schools /organization
6. Professionals Can Work Alone Or Collaboration With Doctors
7. Abroad
8. Can work in Abroad like
1. Speech pathology lab
2. Aural Rehabilitation lab
3. Augmentative Alternative Communication lab

Opportunities may be available depending on location, desired facility, employment

flexibility, and other factors. In many settings, SLPs often work as part of a collaborative,
interdisciplinary team, which may include teachers, physicians, audiologists, psychologists,
social workers, physical and occupational therapists, and rehabilitation counselors.
Further Study/ Pathways

1. MS Speech and Language Pathology

2. MS Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
3. PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences
 Semester wise Breakup of Program
Semester 1

Course Code Name Credit Hours

BSHN613 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition 3
BSFT613 Essentials of Food Science & Technology 3
BSB613 Essentials of Biology 3
BSEN613 English-I 3
BSBI613 Introductory Biochemistry 3
BSPS612 Pakistan Studies(Life and Living) 2

Semester 2

Course Code Name Credit Hours

BSMA613 Macronutrients in Human Nutrition 3
BSEN623 English-II 3
BSIS612 Islamic Studies/Ethics (Life and Livings) 2
BSHA613 Human Anatomy 3
BSHP613 Human Physiology-I 3
BSFS613 Fundamentals of Sociology 3

Semester 3

Course Code Name Credit Hours

BSMA613 Macronutrients in Human Nutrition 3
BSEN623 English-II 3
BSIS612 Islamic Studies/Ethics (Life and Livings) 2
BSHA613 Human Anatomy 3
BSHP613 Human Physiology-I 3
BSFS613 Fundamentals of Sociology 3

Semester 4

Course Code Name Credit Hours

BSMA613 Macronutrients in Human Nutrition 3
BSEN623 English-II 3
BSIS612 Islamic Studies/Ethics (Life and Livings) 2
BSHA613 Human Anatomy 3
BSHP613 Human Physiology-I 3
BSFS613 Fundamentals of Sociology 3
Semester 5

Course Code Name Credit Hours

BSMA613 Macronutrients in Human Nutrition 3
BSEN623 English-II 3
BSIS612 Islamic Studies/Ethics (Life and Livings) 2
BSHA613 Human Anatomy 3
BSHP613 Human Physiology-I 3
BSFS613 Fundamentals of Sociology 3

Semester 6

Course Code Name Credit Hours

BSMA613 Macronutrients in Human Nutrition 3
BSEN623 English-II 3
BSIS612 Islamic Studies/Ethics (Life and Livings) 2
BSHA613 Human Anatomy 3
BSHP613 Human Physiology-I 3
BSFS613 Fundamentals of Sociology 3

Semester 7

Course Code Name Credit Hours

BSMA613 Macronutrients in Human Nutrition 3
BSEN623 English-II 3
BSIS612 Islamic Studies/Ethics (Life and Livings) 2
BSHA613 Human Anatomy 3
BSHP613 Human Physiology-I 3
BSFS613 Fundamentals of Sociology 3

Semester 8

Course Code Name Credit Hours

BSIN614 Internship 4
BSRP613 Research Project 3
BSPP613 Nutrition Policies and Programs 3
BSFS613 Food Service Management 3
  Elective Courses (2 courses equal to 5 credit hours)