Aston University, Birmingham
UCAS Code: B61F | Bachelor of Science - BSc
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About this course
This course has been designed specifically for students who have previously completed the foundation degree in Hearing Aid Audiology at Aston, or a similar course at a recognised UK institution.
You’ll gain direct entry into the final year of our BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology) course, where you will learn a blend of healthcare sciences, audiology, clinical practice and applied research methods.
By continuing to work full time while you study; you will be able to earn while you progress your career.
During your time on the course you will:
- Learn advanced auditory intervention techniques aimed at helping children and adults.
- Learn in detail about the hearing and balance mechanisms, their structure, function and rehabilitation.
- Develop your professional practice techniques in our clinical skills lab.
- Develop your knowledge and skills in a specialised area of audiology.
- Carry out and complete your own in-depth research project.
**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.
**Course outline**
Throughout your time at Aston, you’ll learn a range of skills like; how to test the hearing of new-born babies, how to help people hear with cochlear implants, and how to test a patient’s hearing by looking at their brain waves.
You will have access to leading expertise, facilities, and technology not available at any other UK university and we ensure you experience hands-on learning that will prepare you for a rewarding career that changes and improves people’s lives.
**You will study the following core modules:**
- Advanced Auditory Intervention
- Audiological Science
- Clinical and Professional Practice
- Specialist Audiological Assessment
- Research Project.
In addition to carrying out routine audiology practice, your employer MUST arrange your placement access to the specialist areas of vestibular sciences and paediatric audiology.
Modules
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 workplace. Core modules: Advanced Auditory Intervention, Audiological Science, Clinical and Professional Practice, Specialist Audiological Assessment, and Research Project.
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Assessment methods
As an audiology student at Aston University, you’ll be studying under our experienced audiology teaching and support team, who come from a variety of NHS, independent sector, and research backgrounds. When on campus, you’ll be spending time in our impressive facilities learning and developing your clinical skills, which you’ll then get the opportunity to put into practice in your workplace. Assessments are varied and include exams, essay writing, practical work, report writing, seminars and presentations.
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You must also have a formal arrangement in place between the service and the specialist service(s) (either Private or NHS Provision) and confirmation of this from the Head of Service and your Employer to state this.
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Aston University, Birmingham
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