All the main types of communication impairment are defined, and their characteristics and causes studied. Students learn how to evaluate and diagnose each disorder. They also learn the principles and practice of appropriate treatment and management procedures. Linguistics Linguistics can be defined as the scientific study of language and human communication. It covers both spoken and written language.
Psychology is the study of behaviour.
It is a wide ranging subject which includes the study of psychobiology, social psychology and psychological disorders, cognition and developmental psychology. Biomedical Sciences Biomedical subjects studied include anatomy and physiology, neurology, audiology and pathologies of the ear, nose and throat, orthodontics and psychiatry. This vital subject area includes the study of interpersonal skills, of professional skills, of therapy methods, and of management issues. In the early stages of the course, these topics are integrated into practical sessions in nursery and primary schools and in centres for the elderly. They are then integrated into observational experience in a wide variety of clinical settings and into supervised clinical practice.