What is BASLP (Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology)?
BASLP (Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology) is an undergraduate program that focuses on the study and treatment of hearing, balance, speech, and language disorders. The course is designed to train students in the assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic management of individuals who have difficulties with speech, language, or hearing. BASLP covers two main areas: Audiology, which deals with hearing disorders, including the use of hearing aids and other assistive devices, and Speech-Language Pathology, which focuses on speech, language, and communication disorders, helping individuals who have trouble speaking, understanding language, or swallowing. The program typically spans four years, with three years of academic study followed by one year of clinical internship to provide practical experience. Graduates of BASLP can pursue careers as audiologists, speech-language pathologists, hearing aid specialists, or speech therapists in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and educational institutions, contributing significantly to improving the quality of life for people with communication and hearing impairments.
Why Study BASLP Course?
The following are some of the pressing reason why BASLP courses is an excellent career choice in the future
- Huge Opportunities: According to reports there are only 5000 professional speech therapists in India catering to 50 million people suffering from speech related problems. Thus there are huge opportunities for BASLP graduates who wish to work with people suffering from speech related problems.
- Chance to be a part of a growing industry: The BASLP graduates would be working in the global speech therapy and audiology market, which is priced at USD 58.4 Billion. The market is expected to grow at 2.4% till 2025, thus making it an attractive opportunity for the candidates.
- Improved Employment Opportunities: The job opportunity for speech therapy and audiology is expected to grow at 13% between 2019-2029, globally. It is expected that overall there would be over 40,000 jobs created in speech pathology alone
- Also there is overall job security as the BASLP candidates will have the opportunity to start their job immediately after completion of their degree in a clinic or hospital or an understudy of a doctor (ENT) . Also there are chances that the BASLP graduate can set up their own clinics.
BASLP Eligibility:
The eligibility criteria for BASLP admission 2024, varies slightly from universities to another. However the overall criteria or the requirement remains the same.
- The student should have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Mathematics as the compulsory subject from a recognized board
- Students from both mathematics as well as biology groups are eligible.
- They must have scored at least 50% in the 12th standard.
- 5% relaxation is offered to the reserved categories.
BASLP Scope
The scope for BASLP graduates in India is good, especially because it is a novel concept improvised in the Indian education system. BASLP graduates have an abundance of options open before them.
- They can practice in hospitals and other related organizations like child guidance centers, speech and hearing centers, and hearing aid industries. They can practice as individuals as well.
- Very few students opt for this course and many are not aware of this. But there is a demand for such professionals and so students pursuing this course can build a career in this field without much competition.
- Graduates can pursue further studies in the discipline for higher studies. They have the options for Masters in Audiology & Speech-Language Therapy (MASLP), MSc Audio Speech Therapy, MA Communication Sciences and Disorders, MBA in Health-care Management, M. Sc. in Molecular Pathogenesis, Doctoral/ research-related studies.