Master of Clinical Audiology

Description

Audiology is the clinical science concerned with assessment, prevention and management of hearing and balance disorders.

The Department of Otolaryngology offers a Master of Clinical Audiology degree, which is a two year full time course. Since 1998, the Master of Clinical Audiology degree has been required for entry to the profession.

The first year of the course provides the basic scientific background for audiology and an introduction to clinical work. The second year provides comprehensive training in all aspects of clinical audiology along with an introduction to research methods in the field. The course consists of formal lectures, seminars, practical work and student presentations along with a substantial clinical component. Students will be scheduled for supervised clinical work at our clinical school and at various hearing care facilities across Victoria.

The course runs from February to November.


Audiologists are involved in hearing and balance assessment and rehabilitation. Hearing assessment usually involves the use of a number of specialised tests which help to ascertain the site or type of problem within the auditory system. Audiologists working in this area often work closely with otologists (ear specialists). Aural rehabilitation involves helping people with impaired hearing to cope with their hearing difficulties. This work usually includes the fitting of hearing aids or other devices such as the cochlear implant (Bionic Ear), training in the use of these devices and helping people to use their vision and other compensatory mechanisms in order to communicate effectively. This profession should be of interest to those with a scientific background who are interested in working with people.

Requirements

Applicants for the course must have either a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Biomedicine, health-related or other relevant undergraduate degree. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Victorian Police Check and a Working with Children Check.