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University of Western Australia

Audiology is the clinical science involving the prevention, assessment and rehabilitation of hearing loss and associated communication disorders. Students undertaking this combined course complete much of the formal coursework and assessment for the Master of Clinical Audiology program in addition to undertaking a major research project. Students are provided with opportunities for extensive supervised clinical placements in a variety of workplace settings. University of Western Australia's Auditory Laboratory has been internationally recognized for more than 30 years for the excellence of its research into the fundamental physiological processes of both normal hearing and hearing impairment.
Good knowledge of biology.
Major studies include development of skills in assessment strategies, rehabilitation and habilitation of the hearing impaired and the non-medical management of hearing impairment and related pathologies.
International students must have a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (where required), completed to a sufficiently high standard.
Graduates become eligible for registration with the Audiological Society of Australia after completing this course from University Of Western Australia.
Many audiologists are involved in research, helping to develop new behavioral and electrophysiological test techniques, cochlear implants, hearing aids and hearing health therapies. Some audiologists work in community and workplace settings including programs aimed at reducing the prevalence and impact of middle ear disease in rural and remote aboriginal communities, newborn hearing screening programs and hearing conservation programs in industry. Employment prospects for Audiologists who graduate from University of Western Australia are excellent, both within Australia and overseas and this leads to become Audiologist.
$43000, per year.
4 years