Speech and Hearing Science is the study of normal and disordered functioning of the auditory system, the speech mechanism, and language processing.
A language is a structured system of communication used by humans. Languages consist of spoken sounds in spoken languages or written elements in written languages. Additionally, a language may consist of other symbolic elements like hand gestures in sign languages.
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UHAS BSc Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Entry Requirements:
a. UHAS BSc Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Ghanaian Applicants with WASSCE / SSSCE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Social studies plus three (3) credits in any of the following elective subjects:
i. Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Elective Mathematics
ii. Biology or Chemistry, Food and Nutrition, Management in Living and General Agriculture and Animal Husbandry (i.e, especially for Dietetics).
iii. Applicants without a pure science background (Chemistry/Physics/ Biology/Elective Mathematics) must have at least WASSCE grade B2 or its SSSCE equivalent in Integrated Science to qualify to apply for Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences.
UHAS BSc Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences General Entry requirements for other Educational Credentials are detailed above
b. Other Qualifications: Graduate Entry (Top-Up)
Bachelor’s degree in any of the Life Sciences (e.g. Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Human Biology, Nutrition, and Food Science) from accredited Universities. Generally, graduate applicants must have an FGPA of not less than 2.50 (Second Class Lower Division) or its equivalent.