Advanced Audiology MSc

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

London

Bloomsbury

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines 30-Jan-2023

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 34,400 / year

Apply Date 30-Jan-2023

Advanced Audiology MSc

About

About this degree

A wide range of optional modules enables you to focus on specific advanced fields of audiology relevant to their professional practice. You will learn about the latest research in each field and how to apply this to patient care and service delivery. You will gain proficiency in using new tools and techniques in line with advanced-level practice.

Who this course is for

The Advanced Audiology MSc has been designed for practising clinicians/hearing aid dispensers who are interested in taking their professional practice to a more advanced level. The programme is ideally suited to practising audiologists, but professionals from related disciplines may also be considered.

Read about what it takes to study for a Master's at UCL

What this course will give you

The UCL Ear Institute is one of the largest and most broad-based academic unit for research into hearing and deafness in the UK, allowing students to benefit from the range of clinical and research expertise among its staff. The associated Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals houses the largest clinical audiology unit in the country.

The MSc programme is designed for practising professionals. A significant number of the optional modules are taught as Masterclasses (two- to five-day short courses) followed by tutorials and assessments. This allows students who continue to work during their studies significant flexibility in how they structure their MSc programme.

The programme has close links with healthcare providers and industry. Modules delivered as Masterclasses provide excellent networking opportunities with these companies and international healthcare professionals.

Read about what you'll get out of a graduate programme

Advanced Audiology is designed for practising audiologists looking to enhance their clinical skills. Graduates are eligible to apply for senior clinical roles in the NHS or private sector. A variety of specialist modules can be selected to suit your professional needs. The programme has a strong research and evidence-based practice foundation.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is the standard entry requirement.

The Ear Institute recognises that some audiology professionals may have had different (non-degree) entries into the profession. Applicants with the BAAT qualification and/or a Certificate or Diploma in Hearing Therapy who also have at least five years of relevant clinical experience and appropriate registration with the RCCP may be accepted, depending on their relevant experience, and are encouraged to contact the Ear Institute to discuss their application.

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 1

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Career

The MSc pushes the boundaries in helping clinicians develop their skills and services, and innovate and design solutions to today's hearing healthcare challenges.

UK students obtain the knowledge and skills for senior roles in the NHS, as defined by the Knowledge and Skills Framework and National Occupational Standards.