University of Sunderland

BSc (Hons) Audiology

University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Prepare for a role as a healthcare science practitioner in NHS audiology. Develop clinical skills in the assessment, management, and therapeutic rehabilitation of patients with hearing and associated disorders. This course will prepare you for a role as a healthcare science practitioner in NHS audiology.

You'll study the underpinning knowledge required while developing your clinical skills. You'll also complete a mandatory integrated clinical placement. The placement will be a minimum of 50 weeks, across the three years of the course in an NHS audiology department.

While you study, you'll have access to a wide range of audiological clinical and simulation equipment. This will help you build your knowledge and understanding of clinical competency development. Your teaching staff are qualified audiologists with a background in NHS.

This means you'll learn the most up-to-date clinical theory and practice

Key highlights

  • Prepares you for NHS audiology as a healthcare science practitioner
  • Minimum 50-week integrated clinical placement in an NHS audiology department
  • Clinical skills in assessing and rehabilitating patients with hearing disorders
  • Access to a wide range of audiological clinical and simulation equipment
  • Taught by qualified audiologists with NHS backgrounds

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (e.g., 1 x AVCE double award) including biology or chemistry.
  • GCSE: C — to include Mathematics, English Language
  • Additional condition: interview — Shortlisted applicants will participate in a selection interview, which will be conducted by a panel with members from the University, NHS based Audiology Head of Service/Training Lead, and the Patien…
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — If you are successful at the interview stage, you'll be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, along with an Occupational Health Check.
  • Additional condition: occupational_health — If you are successful at the interview stage, you'll be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, along with an Occupational Health Check.

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200

  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

Careers this course leads to

  • Healthcare Science Practitioner (Audiology)
  • Audiologist
  • Hearing Aid Dispenser
  • Paediatric Audiologist
  • Hearing Therapist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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