Degree in Speech Therapy

Admission and exit profile

1. Recommended entry profile

In accordance with current regulations regarding university access, students will gain access to these studies by passing the University Entrance Exams, after completing any of the baccalaureate programs.

If demand exceeds the number of places available (initially set at 80), the final grade obtained in the University Entrance Exams (PAU) will be used as a basis.

For students who do not have a Baccalaureate or the PAU (University of La Laguna) qualification, the University of La Laguna offers the possibility of accessing Speech Therapy studies through the course (PAM25) and the entrance exam for those over 25 years of age, in accordance with the provisions of Royal Decree 743/2003, of June 20, which regulates the university entrance exam for those over 25 years of age (BOE of July 4, 2003).

For students who hold a university degree or equivalent, a number of places of no less than 1% and no more than 3% are reserved.

All those students who are in possession of a Higher Grade Vocational Training Cycle, Professional Module Level III or Second Grade Vocational Training can directly access certain university studies, in accordance with Annex X of order ECI/2527/2005, of July 4 (BOE of August 5, 2005). Thus, students from the Higher Vocational Training Cycle will be able to access: Sign Language Interpretation, Early Childhood Education, Social Integration, Pathological Anatomy and Cytology, Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory, Environmental Health, Diagnostic Imaging, Radiotherapy.

In keeping with the professional profile of a speech therapist, prospective students pursuing this degree should have a clear vocational perspective in the field of speech therapy. In this context, they should demonstrate a keen interest in both basic and applied research.

Therefore, it would be appropriate for them to demonstrate their interest in acquiring all the knowledge that would allow them to position themselves professionally in the field of Speech Therapy and, furthermore, to be able to maintain an attitude of analysis and reasoned criticism, from a scientific and professional point of view, in the face of the advances and findings of scientific Speech Therapy, both in the basic and applied fields, as well as with the evaluation and intervention techniques and strategies available for the resolution of problems of a Speech Therapy nature that affect the individual or the group in today's society.

Consequently, students who choose to train as speech therapists by joining the training project articulated in this Degree title should express interest:

  • for the findings of scientific research in the field of Speech Therapy, both in basic and applied areas.
  • for the strategies and intervention methods specific to Speech Therapy in its approach to resolving the diverse problems that affect the human individual and the group in today's society.
  • for the techniques and methodology of scientific research in the field of Speech Therapy, and its clear separation from the so-called pseudosciences associated with the absence of critical thinking.

In terms of motivation, a predisposition to interpersonal and group interaction and teamwork are important, as is a willingness to approach and intervene in complex situations in a methodical and planned manner, with the goal of resolving the biopsychosocial problems that fall under the purview of Speech Therapy. Additionally, an adequate command of oral and written expression is essential.

2. Graduation profile

According to the professional profile of speech therapists, they are university graduates with a strong professional vocation in the field. In this same context, they also have a keen interest in research, both basic and applied. They maintain up-to-date knowledge that allows them to maintain an attitude of analysis and reasoned criticism, from a scientific and professional perspective, regarding the advances and findings of scientific speech therapy, as well as the evaluation and intervention techniques and strategies available for the resolution of speech therapy problems that affect individuals or groups in today's society.

Based on the above, it can be concluded that speech therapy professionals are qualified to work in both the healthcare and educational fields, and in both their professional, teaching and research capacities.