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Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc (Hons)
**Course overview**
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. Once qualified, you’ll have the opportunity to work to positively impact people’s lives, from education to the workplace, helping them make the most of their family and social lives. Healthcare scientists in audiology work in hospitals and health clinics, assessing people’s hearing and balance, and managing con...
**Course overview**<br/><br/>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. Once qualified, you’ll have the opportunity to work to positively impact people’s lives, from education to the workplace, helping them make the most of their family and social lives. Healthcare scientists in audiology work in hospitals and health clinics, assessing people’s hearing and balance, and managing conditions such as hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders. They deal with people from all walks of life and all ages, from newborn babies to elderly people and work in multidisciplinary teams liaising with medical, education, and research professionals to provide the best care for patients. Enjoying interaction with people and having excellent communication skills are essential.<br/><br/>You will study healthcare science, audiology, clinical practice and research methods. In addition, you’ll get to put your knowledge and skills into practice by completing work-based learning in a variety of integrated clinical placements. You will develop crucial skills by completing clinical role-play sessions, you’ll learn and practice these newly acquired skills in our state-of-the-art clinical skills laboratory, which is equipped with the latest clinical equipment. In addition, you will gain hands-on experience by encountering real patients throughout the course during your integrated clinical placements and at our on-campus audiology clinics.<br/><br/>We place a strong focus on preparing you for your future career, which is why we provide you with lots of opportunities such as our annual inspirational careers event where you will get to mix with audiology students from all over the UK and network with professionals from a wide variety of audiology backgrounds. As part of the NHS Practitioner Training Programme in Neurosensory Sciences, our audiology course will provide you with the skills and qualifications required to work in the NHS as a healthcare scientist or audiologist, or as a hearing aid dispenser in the commercial sector. Our graduates enter a variety of careers in hospitals, community-based practice, audiological and neurosciences research, or other roles dedicated to improving hearing problems, and some undertake postgraduate courses.<br/><br/>**Key course benefits:**<br/><br/><br/>- Our BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology) is recognised by the industry and designed to formally meet the requirements of the audiology profession. It is accredited by the Academy of Healthcare Science.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from specialist facilities, all of which are on campus, including a clinical skills laboratory equipped with the latest audiology equipment.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop experience working with a wide range of real-life patients in clinical settings. We work with Specsavers to run patient clinics on campus as part of our Audiology Suite. This facility and partnership mean you will be able to gain live patient experiences throughout your time at Aston University and start developing your clinical skills and patient care from day one.<br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
B611
Institution Code
A80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherAccess to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15,P:0 We accept the QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma, consisting of 45 credits at Level 3. You must obtain a minimum of 24 Distinctions, 21 Merits and 0 Passes. Please note that we do not accept the English and Maths components within the Access qualification and you must meet the GCSE entry requirements. Subjects accepted: Applied Science, Biology combined with Chemistry, Biomedical Science, Biosciences, Combined Sciences, Health Sciences, Health Sciences Professions, Life Sciences and Sciences. Please note: We do not accept Health and Social Care as it does not contain the core science material required for subsequent undergraduate studies on this degree. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 32 points overall and must include grades 6, 5, 5 in Higher Level subjects which must include one science subject from Biology or Physics. You must also have Standard Level grade 6 in Mathematics and grade 5 in English Language. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D*D* DDD If this BTEC is RQF* National in Applied Science we require D*D*D* (you do not require an additional A Level) OR If this BTEC is QCF* in Applied Science we require DDD and you must also achieve grade B in either Biology or Physics at A Level. OR If you are studying a non-science subject in this BTEC which is QCF or RQF National, then you must achieve DDD and grade B in either Biology or Physics at A Level. *QCF – Qualification Credit Framework, RQF – Regulated Qualification Framework). If you are unsure of the exact BTEC qualification name, please contact your school or college provider to confirm. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H3,H3,H4 Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with 5 subjects at Higher Level. Must achieve H2, H2, H3, H3, H4 and include 1 core science subject from: Biology or Physics at grade H2 or above GCSE/National 4/National 5Five GCSEs in total which must include grade B/5 Mathematics, C/4 English Language and the rest at grade C/4. Please note we do not accept Key Skills or Functional Skills in place of these. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD With this BTEC you must also achieve grade B in one science subject at A Level from Biology or Physics. Scottish Advanced HigherPearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BB in two A Levels of which one must include a science subject from Biology or Physics. Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)DD With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BB in two A Levels of which one must include a science subject from: Biology or Physics. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BB in two A Levels of which one must include a science subject from Biology or Physics. A levelA,B,B ABB in three A Levels which must include one science subject from Biology or Physics. RESITS: We welcome applications from students who have tried to improve their examination grades by taking resits and the highest grades will be accepted. We treat these applications in the same way as other applications. PREDICATIONS AND ACHIEVED GRADES: Whilst the grades listed here are the entry requirements, we understand that predicted grades are only estimates, so we consider applications where predicted grades are slightly below the entry requirements if the overall application is strong. We also consider applicants who have already achieved a minimum of BCC grades at the application stage on a case-by-case basis, provided their application is strong, they have a robust academic reference, and any gaps in their academic record are explained. T LevelNot Accepted Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)This will accepted in place of one A Level but not in place of the subject specifics stated. |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| International | £21,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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