Introduction
Are you interested in a career in audiology or speech-language pathology? The BASLP program is designed to train students to become skilled professionals who can assess, treat, and support individuals with hearing or speech challenges. This 4-year undergraduate program is offered at Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine (IOM), Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.-
Duration: 4 years
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Eligibility:
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Completion of Grade 12 Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with minimum 50% marks or 2.4 CGPA
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Equivalent qualifications from A-Level or Health Science diplomas accepted
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Tentative Fee: NPR 777,000
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Entrance Exam: MECEE-BL
Graduates can work as audiologists and speech-language pathologists in:
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Hospitals & Clinics: Diagnosis and therapy for hearing and speech disorders
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Rehabilitation Centers: Support for stammering, voice disorders, and cochlear implants
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Special Schools & Community Programs: Educational audiology and community rehabilitation
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Industries & Research: Occupational audiology, noise monitoring, and research
Many professionals also pursue careers abroad in USA, UK, Germany, Canada, and Australia.
Curriculum Overview:
Year 1: Basics of human communication, introduction to audiology, medical sciences, linguistics, psychology, acoustics, and statistics
Year 2: Speech-language diagnostics, voice disorders, articulation issues, diagnostic audiology, assistive devices, educational audiology, and research methods
Year 3: Fluency and neurogenic language disorders, rehabilitative audiology, pediatric audiology, neuromotor speech disorders, community-oriented professional practice
Year 4: Internship and hands-on clinical training
Scholarships & Quotas:
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55% open competition
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45% reserved quotas for female students, Dalit, Adivasi Janajati, Madhesi, Tharu, Muslim, disabled candidates, and conflict-affected families
Entrance Exam Overview:
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Format: Multiple-choice (single best response)
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Questions: 200 covering Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Physics, and Mental Agility Test (MAT)
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Duration: 3 hours
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Marking: +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect
Conclusion
The BASLP program equips students with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional experience to succeed in audiology and speech-language pathology. Whether your goal is to work in Nepal or internationally, BASLP Insight is here to provide notes, exam tips, internship insights, and career guidance to help you excel.
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