Entrance exam preparation for Bachelor in Audiology and Speech-language Pathology (BASLP)

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Bachelor in Audiology and Speech-language Pathology (BASLP)

Bachelor in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP) is a 4-year academic program offered at the Institute of Medicine (IOM) only.  
The course enables the speech and hearing specialist, commonly referred to as Audiologist and Speech Pathologist, to provide services are as follows-

1. hearing disorders 
2. stammering, 
3. Stuttering,
4.  voice disorder, 
5. language development disorders 

The degree is yet to be recognized by Nepal Health professional Council.
Eligibility Criteria for BASLP

1. Passed 10+2 Science or equivalent (with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) with 50% aggregate in total marks or CGPA 2.4 OR

2. Secured the Percentage equivalent to the above eligibility in regards to the certificate level programs (A-Level) with different grading systems OR
3. Applicants who have passed the Health Science Proficiency Certificate Level/Diploma (General Medicine, Medical Lab Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Ayurveda, Radiography, Physiotherapy) containing Physics, Chemistry, and Biology With Certificate of Equivalence to Grade 12 Science program from National Examination Board AND
4. Secured at least 50% aggregate in total marks both in Diploma and the Examination for equivalence AND
5. Registered in Nepal Health Professional Council of Nepal Pharmacy Council, or Nepal Ayurveda Councils per related educational program.

Objective of BASLP

1. Knowledge of preventing, assessing, and habilitating.
2. Logical and scientific thinking habits.
3. Clear expression of thought.
4. Develop students' skills.
5. Competence by peer interaction.
6. Familiarize students with the historical evolution process of the subject matter. 

Job Opportunities BASLP

There are many job opportunities after completing your bachelor of BASLP in Nepal. 

1. Audiologist
2. Clinical supervisor
3. Speech pathology reader
4. Lecturer in special schools
5. BASLP professor
6. Researcher
7. Speech-language counsellor

Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP) syllabus 

First-year:
 

Introduction to speech and language pathology	Psychology-related to Speech and Hearing	Basic Acoustic and Electronics
Clinical Work (Speech Pathology)	Introduction to Audiology	Clinical Work (Audiology)
Introduction to linguists	Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology

 




Second year:
 

Childhood Communication Disorders	Educational Audiology	Diagnostic Audiology
Amplification and Assistive Devices for Hearing	Articulation and Phonological Disorders	Otorhinolaryngology
Community Oriented Professional Particles in  Speech-Language Pathology	Voice and Laryngectomy	Basic Statistics and Research Methods in  Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Clinical Work (Speech Pathology)	Clinical Work (Audiology)

Third Year:
 

Fluency and its Disorders	Rehabilitative Audiology	Neuro-motor Speech Disorders
Noise Measurement and Hearing Conservation	Adult Neuro-communication Disorders	Clinical Work (Speech Pathology)
Paediatric Audiology

Fourth-year:
 

6 months of training in speech and hearing and  hospitals associated with the institute or special  schools

6 months in various setups that are tied   up with the respective institute