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Discover the detailed framework of Speech and Language Pathology (SLP) education in Sweden, including program features, required degrees, clinical practice, research projects, and international cooperation. Learn about the national government stipulations, registration process, and universities offering degrees. Benefit from courses available in English, expert academic staff, and hands-on clinical practice opportunities.
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Swedish SLP education • General features • First degree: • 4 year ”advancedlevel” program • professionaldegree (logopedexamen) • Required for registration • Postgraduatedegrees • 5th year Master programs available • PhD programs (4 years)
Professional degree • (logopedexamen) • Advancedlevel program (minimum 25% advancedlevelcourses) • Approx 50% baseknowledgecourses: medical and biological science, linguistics, psychology • Clinical practicerequirementsbased on competencies • Compulsory research project (one semester)
Professional degree • ’logopedexamen’ • National government stipulations: • graduatecompetencies • entryrequirements, including high levels of English competency • requirement of a student thesisproject • evaluation of graduatecompetencies, includingthesis • University’s right to award the degree
Registration as SLP in Sweden Administeredby national government
International cooperation • Windows of opportunity • Block teaching • Courses at all levelscan be given in English • Academicstaffhighlycompetent in English • Student research project supervision • Clinical practice