Here’s Why One Should Pursue UG Course BASLP

Updated on: August 13, 2023

Here’s Why One Should Pursue UG Course BASLP

Bachelor of Science in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP Course) is a four-year undergraduate program. Check more about BASLP.

Bachelor of Science in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP Course) is a four-year undergraduate program in which students study the methods that help diagnose and cure hearing, speech and balance-related disorders amongst individuals. Anyone who aspires to be an Audiologist or Speech Therapist, it is mandatory for them to undertake this course after completing their class 12th from science stream. Consisting of both theory and practical teachings with Audiology and Speech-Language pathology as primary subjects, this course trains students in treating these disorders and helping clients recover from these problems. 

Eligibility Criteria

  • The basic eligibility criterion for this course is to complete class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Mathematics as the compulsory subject from a recognized board.
  • Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks in the 12th standard.

BASLP Career Options & Job Prospects

According to WHO, “Approximately 63 million people are suffering from significant auditory impairment; this places the estimated prevalence at 6.3% in Indian population”. Seeing such a large number of hearing-impaired young Indians, the Government of India started putting a special focus on BASLP course and encouraging youngsters to pursue their careers in this field. In fact, the government has initiated various initiatives to spread awareness regarding these disorders and how can one prevent them. Government has also made it mandatory for every school to hire at least one special educator in schools. So, it is safe to say that after the BASLP degree, students will have immense career opportunities. Following are some popular designations that BASLP graduates get:

  • Audiologist
  • Clinical Supervisor
  • Speech Pathology Reader
  • BASLP Lecturer 
  • Teacher in Special Schools 
  • Researcher
  • Social Worker
  • Speech-Language Counsellor

Employment Areas

  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Schools
  • Amplifon India
  • Siemens India
  • Apollo Hospitals
  • Fortis Hospitals
  • Medanta Hospital
  • BLK Super Speciality Hospital
  • Muskan Foundation
  • Sambandh Health Foundation
  • RML Hospital
  • Pals Clinic
  • VIMHANS
  • City Hospital
  • ManavVikasSansthan

Why SGT?

Spread across 75 acres of land, SGT University well equipped laboratories consisting of various psychodiagnostics tools, neuropsychological tools, personality assessments tools, intellectual functioning assessment and assessment of positive perspectives of human life. Along with specialised cognitive science laboratory, the University is equipped with smart classrooms, fully enabled wi-fi, accommodation facilities for students and 700 bedded hospital.

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The University organises webinars, seminars, expert lectures, conferences and industrial visits regularly to give students industry exposure. Moreover, SGT University has also collaborated with several hospitals, NGOs, Schools & Clinics to help students get their dream job.

So, are you ready to enrol yourself in SGT University? If yes, reach out to us at [email protected] or call us on 1800 102 5661. 

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