Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc - Undergraduate degrees

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Aston University

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2022

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,250 / year

Next Intake September-2022

Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc - Undergraduate degrees

About

By studying Healthcare Science (Audiology) at Aston University, Birmingham youll learn cutting edge techniques and have access to technology not available at any other UK university.

Location: Aston University, Birmingham

We are no longer accepting applications for this course for September 2022 entry.

If you have applied to Aston for BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) by the UCAS deadline of 26th January 2022, please be assured that all applications received on time will receive equal consideration for a place to study with us in line with our published entry requirements. If you wish to apply for a place for 2023 entry, you will be able to apply once UCAS applications open for 2023 entry (expected to be September 2022); please ensure you apply by the relevant UCAS deadline (expected to be the last Wednesday of January) to be considered for a place for 2023 entry. If you have any questions you can contact our admissions team at [email protected].

Studying Audiology at Aston University will provide you with the skills, knowledge and hands on experience to start an exciting and rewarding career as an audiologist.

Once qualified, youll have the opportunity to work to positively impact peoples lives, from education to the workplace, helping them make the most of their family and social lives.

Healthcare scientists in audiology work in hospitals and health clinics, assessing peoples hearing and balance, and managing conditions such as hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders. They deal with people from all walks of life and all ages, from new-born babies to elderly people and work in multidisciplinary teams liaising with medical, education, and research professionals to provide the best care for patients. Enjoying interaction with people and having excellent communication skills are essential.

Integrated placements

Youll complete an integrated clinical placement in each academic year, helping you to deepen your knowledge while giving you the opportunity to put your clinical and practical skills to use. A large proportion of your final year will take place on a clinical placement, helping to prepare you for your first graduate role.

Placements can take place in locations across the UK, and you will be fully supported by the Aston audiology team throughout.

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.

Degree apprenticeship

You can also study this subject through a degree apprenticeship, meaning youll get to study for your degree whilst working. Your employer pays you a wage, and your fees are paid by your employer and the government, so you have no student debt when you graduate. The application process is different to a standard degree, and youll need to apply directly to an employer for your apprenticeship. Find about the Healthcare Science Practitioner: Audiology Degree Apprenticeship.

Course outline

By studying Audiology at Aston, you will get access to leading expertise, facilities, and technology.

On this course you will study healthcare science, audiology, clinical practice and research methods. In addition, youll get to put your knowledge and skills into practice by completing work-based learning in a variety of integrated clinical placements.

During your time on the course you will get the opportunity to:

Find out how we can help people to hear with cochlear implants.
Learn how to test patients hearing by looking at their brain waves.
Discover more about advancements in the field, such as the latest hearing aid technology.
Hear from a range of specialist guest speakers.
Have access to the most up to date technology in our clinical skills labs including equipment that is not available in any other UK university such as our ear scanner.

We place a strong focus on preparing you for your future career, which is why we provide you with lots of opportunities such as:

Our annual inspirational careers event where you will get to mix with audiology students from all over the UK and network with professionals from a wide variety of audiology backgrounds.
Being a, part of our ever-growing Audiology Public Involvement Community, where you can enhance your communications skills by talking to patients inside and outside of a clinical setting.

Modules

Year 1
Year 2
Final Year

Youll be introduced to a range of basic sciences related to healthcare, clinical procedures such as hearing tests, the skills needed to work with and manage patients and complete your first clinical placements.

Core modules:

Introductory Sciences I
Introductory Sciences II
Introductory Sciences III
Introductory Sciences IV
Clinical and Professional Practice
Applied Physics and Measurement

Learn more about hearing science and clinical audiology including hearing assessment and management of hearing loss, be introduced to speech and development, and develop your clinical skills further with more time in clinical placements.

Core modules:

Applied Physiological Measurement and Instrumentation
Auditory Intervention
Auditory Sciences
Audiological Assessment
Child Development
Clinical and Professional Practice
Research Methods

Study specialist clinical areas of audiology like balance assessment, research a chosen area of audiology in your dissertation, and prepare for your future career by putting your theoretical learning and clinical skills into practice in your final year placement.

Core modules:

Advanced Auditory Intervention
Audiological Science
Clinical and Professional Practice
Specialist Audiological Assessment
Research Project

â€œI feel like my placement taught me a large part of the skill set necessary to be an Audiologist. Being able to learn in a professional setting gives you a better idea of what to expect in your professional role and enables you to engage with patients as well as develop your skills.â€

Charlotte White

Graduate role: Audiologist, Wye Valley NHS Trust

Read more about Charlotte's story

Name and course:

Charlotte White,BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology)

Graduate job:

Audiologist, Wye Valley NHS Trust

Placement:

Student Audiologist,Wye Valley NHS Trust

Why did you choose to study at Aston?

I feel like it was best suited to me as it was one of the few universities that offer the course and I liked the fact it was a small campus university with a community feel but still just a few minutes walk away from the city centre.

How did the quality of teaching and student support enhance your time at Aston?

Overall I thought the teaching was great at Aston, I especially loved the more practical side of our learning. You could tell you were being taught by well-established professionals who were passionate about their profession.

What was the highlight of your time at Aston?

I enjoyed all my time at Aston, different parts for different reasons. I really enjoyed second year as you were more settled and I was living with people I was familiar with. Although you also can't beat the excitement of first year!

How do you feel your placement prepared you for your future career?

I feel like my placement taught me a large part of the skill set necessary to be an Audiologist. Being able to learn in a professional setting gives you a better idea of what to expect in your professional role and enables you to engage with patients as well as develop your skills.

What was the highlight of your placement experience?

I really enjoyed being part of the department, seeing how audiologists work and learning about the practical side of the job role.

Were you involved in any student societies or extra-curricular activities?

I was briefly part of the Aston Go society joining in on several social gatherings which I thoroughly enjoyed. I also loved doing the Zumba classes on offer at the on-campus sports centre. A great way to stay active and meet new people.

How did you find the Aston campus experience?

I like the fact it was a small campus university as everything was so close by making things so much more convenient and it gave it that community feel.

What was the best thing about being a student in Birmingham?

Birmingham really is a student hub and has so much to offer as a city. From the Bullring to Star City or the Birmingham Hippodrome to the clubs on Broad Street. I really loved being in such a busy vibrant place. It's also so central and has great travel links with Grand Central (New Street) and the coach station.

What advice would you give to someone thinking of studying at Aston?

Just enjoy it! You only get to live it once so make the most of it.

What would be your top recommendation to new students on what to do or see in Birmingham?

Birmingham is great for shops as you have places like the Bullring of course. There's also lots to do at places like Star City which has bowling, cinema, laser tag and rock climbing! There's also a great theatre scene with the Hippodrome and the New Alexandra theatre plus a whole variety of different restaurants.

If you could go back in time and give yourself one piece of advice as a first year student, what would it be?

Take every opportunity you can and cherish every memory.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

32 points overall and must include grades 6, 5, 5 in Higher Level subjects which must include one science subject from Biology or Physics. You must also have Standard Level grade 6 in Maths and grade 5 in English Language.

English Program Requirements

To be accepted onto our programmes, you must be able to satisfy the University's English language requirements. The level required will depend on the programme you are applying for. We strive to make your application process as easy as possible, however in all cases we reserve the right to request an English language qualification and / or conduct an interview.

We accept a wide range of English language qualifications including:

IELTS Academic
TOEFL
PTE Academic
TOEFL iBT Home Edition
Password
Duolingo English Test (for entry onto Pre-Sessional English programmes, and direct entry courses starting in January 2022 and September 2022, excluding Aston Medical School, OSPAP, and Postgraduate Research degree programmes).
Kaplan International Tools for English (KITE)

Career

The ageing population means demand for hearing and balance assessment and treatment services is set to rise substantially over the coming years, so employment prospects are excellent.

As part of the NHS Practitioner Training Programme in Neurosensory Sciences, our audiology course will provide you with the skills and qualifications required to work in the NHS as a healthcare scientist or audiologist, or as a hearing aid dispenser in the commercial sector.

Our graduates enter a variety of careers in hospitals, community-based practice, audiological and neurosciences research, or other roles dedicated to improving hearing problems, and some undertake postgraduate courses.

Recent graduate roles:

Audiologist
Clinical Audiologist
Hearing Aid Audiologist
NHS Scientist Training Programme Trainee

Recent graduate destinations:

Boots
Hearwell Audiology Clinic
Hidden Hearing
NHS including East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Wye Valley NHS Trust, Royal Berkshire Foundation NHS Trust
Specsavers