Healthcare Sciences (Audiology)
What is BSc (Hons) Healthcare Sciences (Audiology)?
This is a new 3 year degree which is part of the Modernising Scientific Careers programme. Audiology is the science of hearing and balance and their associated disorders. It is a varied and expanding discipline involving aspects of biological sciences, engineering, psychology, physics and electronics, speech and language development and social science. An Audiologist's role is both challenging and varied. Audiologists need to be able to communicate with people of all ages. They need to be able to think logically and adopt a scientific approach combined with caring and patient focused attitude to their work. Subject to approval.
Why study Audiology?
We have an inspiring teaching staff and a respected placement circuit to develop your academic and practical skills in this exciting field. Our course received 100% student satisfaction in the NSS and is in the top 2 in the UK. Studying Audiology at Leeds will develop your scientific, practical, communication and research skills, all of which are necessary to work as a health professional in this exciting and dynamic discipline. Once qualified, most audiologists work in a hospital, assessing and treating patients, and may reach consultant level. Some audiologists work in a university, where their job is primarily concerned with teaching and research.
Please note: there are no upfront fees to pay for this course. See fees and finance for details.
| Code | Course Title |
| BS-HSAUD-12 | BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology) *subject to approval |
| CHE-AUD-PR08 | Certificate of Higher Education in Basic Audiological Practice |
To View the programme catalogue for further information on these courses, see the Module Catalogue, search by school 'School of Healthcare' and enter the course subject in 'search by Keyword'
