The Master in
Speech and Language Therapy
is a Swiss-recognised professional qualification that gives access to the profession of speech and language therapist (logopédiste). Situated at the crossroads of psychology, language sciences, educational sciences, neurosciences and medicine, it places great emphasis on clinical training, while providing a solid scientific foundation through academic teaching and research activities. Its aim is to train students in the scientific study and practice of the main professional activities of speech therapists in the field of verbal and non-verbal communication disorders, oral and written language, speech, voice, swallowing, the orofacial sphere and numerical cognition in people of all ages in educational and medico-therapeutic contexts. These activities include advice and prevention, assessment and diagnosis, as well as support and management of the disorders described above.
Programme length
2 years (4 semesters)
Language of instruction
French
Passive knowledge of English is required.
Conditions of registration
Admission Conditions
- Bachelor in Psychology from the University of Geneva with prerequisites
- Interdisciplinary Bachelor in Linguistics and Psychology from the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Geneva
- Bachelor in Psychology from outside the University of Geneva, as long as the applicant has earned or is enrolled for the Complementary Certificate in Psycholinguistics (30 credits) at the University of Geneva
- Swiss Bachelor's degree in Education or an equivalent degree, on condition that candidates prove they have obtained or is enrolled for the complementary certificates in Psycholinguistics (30 credits) and Psychology of Speech and Language Therapy (60 credits) at the University of Geneva
- Bachelor in Humanities and Human Sciences from the University of Neuchâtel, on condition that candidates prove they have obtained or is enrolled for the Complementary Certificate in the Psychology of Speech and Language Therapy (60 credits) at the University of Geneva
Merit-based admission. A language mastery exam is required in order to be allowed to submit an application for admission.
Applications
Deadline: 28 February 2025
The Master in Speech and Language Therapy
- Courses:
Voice, speech, language, communication and numerical cognition disorders; disorders of the orofacial sphere and swallowing.
- Clinical training:
Séminaires ARP: introduction à une pratique raisonnée en logopédie chez l'enfant; séminaire ARP: Evidence-based practice en neuropsychologie du language chez l'adulte; pratiques logopédique en ORL; séminaire de pratique logopédique, etc.
- Electives
- Research training:
- Research symposium; Dissertation
Mobility
Professional Prospects
This is a recognized training program in Switzerland that allows graduates to exercise speech and language therapy in different contexts:
- Practice in a private office (2 years of professional experience in an institution required in most cantons)
- Institutions: schools, hospitals, specialized institutions, etc.
with various populations with reduced capacity for speech, for language, or for communication:
- Infants, children, adolescents
- Adults and the aged
Contact information
Ms Valérie Favez
T. +41 (0)22 379 90 15
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