Healthcare Science (Audiology) (Hons) Aston University

Overview

Once qualified, you’ll have the opportunity to work to positively impact people’s 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 people’s 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.

You’ll 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.

Career prospects

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, the Healthcare Science (Audiology) (Hons) programme at Aston University 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