Becoming SLT

In Singapore, you must complete a degree-level course to be able to practise as a speech and language therapist.

Speech and language therapy degrees can be completed locally or internationally at the undergraduate or postgraduate level. Undergraduate courses typically take 4 years to complete, while postgraduate courses typically take 2 years to complete.

Upon successful registration with the Allied Health Professions Council (https://www.healthprofessionals.gov.sg/ahpc), you will be allowed to practise as a speech and language therapist in Singapore.

The National University of Singapore offers a Master of Science program in Speech and Language Pathology. Information on the programme can be found on their website (http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/dgms/SLP/home.html).

Singapore Institute of Technology offers a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language Therapy. Information on the programme can be found on their website (https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/undergraduate-programmes/speech-and-language-therapy).

There are several sources of scholarships available for Singaporean students to study speech and language therapy locally or abroad. Most scholarships come with service bonds.

Scholarship providers include (but are not limited to):

National Council of Social Services (NCSS) (https://www.ncss.gov.sg/Social-Service-Careers/Scholarships-and-Awards/About-Scholarships-and-Awards)

NCSS offers scholarships for pursuit of speech and language therapy study for those who have a keen interest to work in the community settings such as voluntary welfare organisations and special schools.

MOH Holdings (MOHH)

(https://www.healthcarescholarships.sg/)

MOHH offers scholarship funding for aspiring allied health professions, including speech and language therapy.

Many speech and language therapy services in Singapore offer short observation opportunities. Please refer to our Observations page for more information.

To practise as a speech therapist in Singapore, you will need to register with the Allied Health Professions Council. Please visit them (https://www.healthprofessionals.gov.sg/ahpc/apply-to-be-a-registered-allied-health-professional/criteria-for-registration) for the most updated information on professional registration.

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