Overview

Why QMU?

This is the only Hearing Aid Audiology course in Scotland.

You’ll learn in our bespoke clinical suite of audiology rooms on campus.

Fit your learning in around your current employment.

On this course you will:

Learn how to identify hearing loss in patients, and how to prescribe and fit hearing aids.

Gain vital expertise in the rehabilitation and aftercare needed by hearing aid users.

Study a range of modules each year related to hearing aid audiology. Some of these modules will be delivered on campus to provide you with practical experience in various aspects of audiological assessment and management. To support your learning in the workplace you will have access to a virtual learning environment where you will complete the rest of your modules.

The Higher Education in Hearing Aid Audiology programme at the Queen Margaret University is aimed at professionals already in the healthcare workplace. It is the only course of its type in Scotland.

This is a two-year blended learning course where you study with us while continuing to work in a clinically relevant field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication in Clinical Practice

Auditory Assessment

Hearing Aid Technology

Basic Sciences for Hearing Aid Audiology

Clinical Practice in Hearing Aid Audiology

Aural Rehabilitation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Musselburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Health Sciences Higher Education View 502 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

A typical entrant would be a student sponsored by an employer (Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser (RHAD) or Audiology Department in the National Health Service (NHS) and normally have achieved at least five 5 Standard Grades/ Nat 5 at grade C or above (preferred subjects English, Science, Mathematics). Ideally students will also have achieved at least three passes at Higher Grade (preferred subjects English, Science, Mathematics) and two at Intermediate 2 in other subjects. Applications from potential entrants who have not achieved these qualifications, but are able to demonstrate relevant experience, will still be considered.

International: IELTS of 7.0 with no element lower than 6.5

Other requirements: A satisfactory criminal records check is required.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

7775 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7775 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

7775 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7775 GBP per year during 24 months.

RUK+: £7,775/year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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