Audiology BSc

Course overview

Audiology is a rapidly developing area of healthcare with hugely rewarding career opportunities. With the global demand for audiologists on the rise, choosing to study Audiology is the first step towards a stimulating and lifelong career with fantastic employment prospects.

As an audiologist, you will develop relationships with your patients as you support them through their journey - from diagnosis to rehabilitation. Whether you’re helping babies to hear for the first time, or reconnecting patients with the world around them, a career in audiology is as fulfilling as it is varied.

Our graduates enjoy hugely rewarding and diverse roles suited to a variety of subject interests, including biological and social sciences, psychology and technology as well as speech and language development. Whether you choose to work in a clinical setting, or focus your skills towards counselling and therapy, you'll make a difference from the offset.

Entry requirements

A-level: ABB including a science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics and Psychology). Other science based subjects will be considered.

We consider all A-level subjects for the remaining grades, except general studies or critical thinking.

EPQs are not considered within our scoring.

GCSE: 5 A*-C (new grading 4-9), including Maths, English language and Science. The School of Medicine recognises that some applicants may have studied a more flexible curriculum, where they have been able to progress through their educational development at an appropriate rate according to their ability. Where a Level 2 (for example, GCSE) or Level 3 (for example, A Level) qualification has been taken ‘early’ the academic reference should include the reasons for this so that it can be taken into consideration by the admissions team. Please note that we normally expect double-science GCSE. Candidates with only one science GCSE will only be shortlisted if admissions tutors are satisfied the academic profile meets the minimum entry criteria.

Other course specific tests:

Age

Please note that applicants must be 18 years of age or over by the first day of the programme.

Evidence of Study

Applicants will need to show evidence of study in the last 5 years.

DBS Checks

As part of the student offer for our clinical programmes, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificate is required for students to undertake clinical placements as part of their studies within the Faculty of Medicine and Health. The certification process is undertaken on entry to the programme and repeated once every three years whilst they are still undertaking the same programme of study.

The Enhanced DBS certificate can only include background checks for time in the UK. Students who have been resident outside the UK will require a criminal record check from each relevant country

The University of Leeds is obliged to refuse admission to applicants for certain courses, which are regulated by national or statutory bodies, where an Enhanced DBS certificate or International Criminality check reveals prior criminal behaviour giving rise to concern for the protection of the public. Clinical placements cannot be attended by those who fail to comply with the clearance processes.

Occupational Health Clearance

All students will complete a pre-registration screening questionnaire which allows our occupational health team at the University support you to meet your true potential on the programme despite any pre-existing health concerns you may have. It is important that you notify us even if your symptoms are currently under control as we can ensure that you continue to be supported even if you are moving from different areas of the country.

The process also allows our occupational health team to check your immunity requirements so we can ensure that both patients and you are protected and kept safe. This will involve understanding your immunisation record to date.

Further details can be found on https://medicinehealth.leeds.ac.uk/medicine-undergraduate/doc/occupational-health-requirements-students-applicants-faculty-medicine-health

HEOPS offers guidance on occupational health resources and health surveillance.

International Baccalaureate

Career opportunities

One in every ten of us is affected by hearing impairment - a number expected to increase with an ageing population. The demand for hearing assessment and rehabilitation services is high and expected to increase. We need people with your skills, capabilities and curiosity.

Studying audiology will set you up for a rewarding and exciting career. In addition to assessing and treating patients, careers in audiology can involve consultancy, counselling, advising, educating, researching and therapy.

The NHS employs audiologists in a range of settings and a variety of roles, including hospital Ear, Nose and Throat departments, self-contained audiology centres and educational establishments. A number of audiologists also work as independent practitioners in private practice.