Speech Therapy (in Bulgarian)
Short presentation of the programme:
The programme trains highly qualified scientific personnel who can conduct both fundamental and applied scientific research in various fields of language and speech pathology and related fields. The PhD students are trained thanks to their participation in doctoral courses, scientific conferences, symposia, specialised international seminars and specialisations, etc., teaching, expert and advisory activities, supervision of internships and practical activities of students in bachelor's and master's programmes in the field, participation in projects, publications, research and practical activities in the field of language and speech pathology.

Major and professional qualification:
Scientific direction: Speech Therapy
Practical training courses:
The programme grants its students the opportunity to participate in practices and internships at the Centre for Treatment of Childhood Communication Disorders and Childhood Behavioural Disorders and Emotional Disturbances at NBU as well as to work on research projects at the Experimental Psychology Lab and Neuroscience Lab at NBU.
International mobility:
Exchange of PhD students with European universities (Norway and Italy).
Graduate Student Competencies:
PhD graduates will have mastered some of the following skills:
• to perform analytical and research activities in the field of language and speech pathology by conducting independent research and experiments;
• to plan scientific research and experiments based on the latest achievements in the scientific field;
• to process data, evaluate and interpret the results obtained;
• to carry out scientific exchange, participate in Bulgarian and international research projects;
• to prepare scientific publications;
• to teach effectively.
Graduation:
Upon earning the required number of credits and defending a doctoral dissertation.
Occupation and possible positions:
Department :
Health Care and Social Work