BS Speech & Language Pathology (BS-SLP)
"Empowering Communication, Transforming Lives"
The BS Speech & Language Pathology program at Bakhtawar Amin College of Allied Health Sciences (BACHS), Multan, trains future professionals to assess, diagnose, and manage communication and swallowing disorders across all age groups. The program blends medical science, linguistics, psychology, and rehabilitation sciences, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of speech and language development, disorders, and therapy.
Affiliated with the University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore, the curriculum aligns with international standards, ensuring graduates are equipped with the clinical expertise and empathy needed to make a real impact in patients’ lives.
Course details
Credit Hours
156
Duration
4 Years (8 Semesters)
System
Semester System
Attendance
Full-time
PROGRAM ROAD MAP – Speech & Language Pathology
1st Semester
- Functional English
- Quantitative Reasoning I
- Natural Sciences
- Arts and Humanities
- Islamic Studies / Ethics
- Basic Biochemistry
- PERL I
2nd Semester
- Expository Writing
- Quantitative Reasoning II
- Social Sciences
- Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan
- Basic Anatomy
- Basic Physiology
- Behavioral Sciences
- Introduction to Speech and Language Pathology
- PERL II
3rd Semester
- Entrepreneurship
- Citizenship Education and Community Engagement
- Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
- General Pathology
- Developmental Pediatrics I
- Medical and Surgical Foundations
- Basic Phonetics and Phonology
- Pakistan Studies
- PERL III
- English Proficiency I
4th Semester
- Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Linguistics
- Speech Disorder I
- Developmental Pediatrics II
- Clinical Supervised Practice I
- English Proficiency II
- PERL IV
5th Semester
- Adult Neurogenic Language Disorder
- Clinical Linguistics and Clinical Phonology
- Psychiatry and Human Psychology
- Speech Disorder II
- Developmental Rehabilitation
- Clinical Supervised Practice II
- English Proficiency III
- PERL V
6th Semester
- Oral Motor Speech Disorders
- Speech Disorders III
- Learning Disorders
- Clinical Decision Making
- Clinical Supervised Practice III
- Research Methodology
- English Proficiency IV
- PERL VI
7th Semester
- Craniofacial Abnormalities
- Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
- Alternative and Augmentative Communication
- Biostatistics
- Medical Imaging for Speech and Language Pathology
- Clinical Supervised Practice IV
- English Proficiency V
- PERL VII
8th Semester
- Professional and Ethical Aspects of Speech Therapy
- Clinical Supervised Practice V
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Pharmacology
- Capstone Project
- English Proficiency VI
- PERL VIII
Eligibility Criteria:
Intermediate or equivalent qualification (F.Sc. Pre-Medical) with a minimum of 60% marks. Candidates must also meet the requirements of the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) for admission in MBBS, including appearance in the relevant admission test (MDCAT or as prescribed).
Why Choose Bakhtawar Amin College of Allied Health Sciences?
- UHS-affiliated degree ensuring globally aligned education.
- Extensive clinical training in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and community clinics.
- Interdisciplinary learning covering anatomy, linguistics, audiology, and psychology.
- Expert faculty with specialized backgrounds in speech therapy, audiology, and language sciences.
- Exposure to a wide range of speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
- Research-based learning and hands-on supervised practice throughout the program.
- Scholarships and financial assistance for meritorious students.
Distinctive Features
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers communication, swallowing, and developmental disorders.
- Clinical Competence: Supervised practice from early semesters to enhance hands-on experience.
- Research & Innovation: Focused on evidence-based approaches to therapy and patient care.
- Community Engagement: Participation in awareness programs and rehabilitation initiatives.
- Holistic Development: Training in ethics, patient care, and professional behavior.
Career Scope
Speech & Language Pathologists in hospitals and rehabilitation centers.
Clinical Audiologists and communication disorder specialists.
Therapists for children with developmental and learning disorders.
Explore More
At BACHS Multan, the BS Speech & Language Pathology program fosters excellence in clinical reasoning, empathy, and communication. Students are prepared to bring life-changing improvements to individuals facing speech and language challenges, building bridges of understanding through every voice they help restore.