To become a speech pathologist you usually have to study speech pathology at university. To get into these courses you usually need to gain your SACE. Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English, biology, chemistry, physics, health education, physical education and mathematics are normally required. A number of universities in Australia offer degrees in speech pathology. Universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements. Contact the universities you are interested in for more information as requirements may change.

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Students will be required to obtain a Senior First Aid Certificate, a National Police Record Check, and evidence of immunisation status, prior to commencing clinical placements. They may also be required to obtain a Working with Children Check.

Graduates are eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia. Most employers require applicants for speech pathology positions to demonstrate that they are eligible for current practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia. For some employers, this is a mandatory requirement.