Healthcare Science (Audiology)

UCAS code: B611

Here's what Aston University, Birmingham says about its Healthcare Science (Audiology) course.

Our three-year BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology) course with integrated clinical learning throughout, will provide you with the skills, knowledge and hands-on experience required to start an exciting and rewarding career as an audiologist. This programme stands out as a premier pathway for audiologists, providing a full learning experience combined with hands-on learning through our extensive network of industry partners, developing your skills in our dedicated specialist facilities, and benefitting from the experience and insight of our expert teaching staff.

Aston will equip you with the skills, insights, and confidence required to become a proficient and compassionate audiologist, capable of diagnosing and managing hearing and balance disorders, improving the quality of life for individuals with auditory challenges, and contributing to advancements in the field of audiology.

You will benefit from extensive patient contact throughout the course within the university through integrated clinical practice experience from year 1. A large proportion of your final year involves completing clinical practice experience at external clinics, helping you to prepare for your first graduate role.

Key course benefits:

• Industry recognition: Accredited by the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC), the Academy for Healthcare Science and approved by the National School of Healthcare Science. • Extensive patient contact: Benefit from extensive patient contact throughout the course through integrated clinical placements. • Professional experience: Aston is working in partnership with Specsavers running patient clinics on campus – giving you live patient experiences throughout your time at Aston University. • Excellent student experience: 91% of students felt positive about teaching on their course (NSS 2024). • Ranked 4th in the UK for Healthcare Science (Audiology, Guardian, 2025).

Facilities:

A range of specialist facilities that reflect the hands-on learning:

• On-campus public-facing Specsavers Audiology Clinic where students will practice clinical skills with real patients, supervised by our experts. • A clinical skills laboratory equipped with the latest audiology equipment. • Soundproof booths and hearing testing rooms. • Otoscan 3D ear scanner to make digital impressions for custom in-the-ear pieces such as earmolds and hearing aids. • Audiometers TO measure an individual's hearing thresholds. • Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) Systems to measure the responses of the inner ear (cochlea) to sound. • Video Otoscopy to visualise the ear canal and eardrum, which is essential for diagnosing ear-related conditions. • Tympanometers to assess the function of the middle ear, including the eardrum and the movement of the ossicles. • Audiology Rehabilitation Tools such as FM systems and cochlear implant programming equipment.

Career prospects

Our Audiology degree is valued by some of the best-known companies in the world. Recent graduates have successfully secured careers with employers such as Boots, Specsavers, Hearwell Audiology Clinic, Hidden Hearing, and NHS including East Kent Hospitals, University NHS Foundation Trust, Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Wye Valley NHS Trust, and Royal Berkshire Foundation NHS Trust.

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For a full list of modules and course objectives, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/healthcare-science-audiology-bsc/

Our curriculum utilises a range of different assessment types and the assessment strategy reflects the national educational requirements in the FHEQ. Assessments are varied and include exams, essay writing, practical work, report writing, seminars and presentations.