Name: Healthcare Science (Audiology) (Direct entry to Final Year)
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This course has been designed specifically for students who have previously completed the foundation degree in Hearing Aid Audiology at Aston, or a similar course at a recognised UK institution.

You’ll gain direct entry into the final year of our BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology) course, where you will learn a blend of healthcare sciences, audiology, clinical practice and applied research methods.

By continuing to work full time while you study; you will be able to earn while you progress your career.

During your time on the course you will:

Learn advanced auditory intervention techniques aimed at helping children and adults.

Learn in detail about the hearing and balance mechanisms, their structure, function and rehabilitation.

Develop your professional practice techniques in our clinical skills lab.

Develop your knowledge and skills in a specialised area of audiology.

Carry out and complete your own in-depth research project.

What accreditations does the Audiology course at Aston have?

The course is accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science and the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists. It is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. Graduates from the course are eligible to apply to register with the Academy of Healthcare Science, Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists and the Health and Care Professions Council.

Course outline

Throughout your time at Aston, you’ll learn a range of skills like; how to test the hearing of new-born babies, how to help people hear with cochlear implants, and how to test a patient’s hearing by looking at their brain waves.

You will have access to leading expertise, facilities, and technology not available at any other UK university and we ensure you experience hands-on learning that will prepare you for a rewarding career that changes and improves people’s lives.

You will study the following core modules:

Advanced Auditory Intervention

Audiological Science

Clinical and Professional Practice

Specialist Audiological Assessment

Research Project.

In addition to carrying out routine audiology practice, your employer MUST arrange your placement access to the specialist areas of vestibular sciences and paediatric audiology.

Healthcare Science (Audiology) (Direct entry to Final Year)

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