Audiology students enjoying a break
Audiology students enjoying a break
What is Audiology?
Audiology is the clinical science concerned with assessment, prevention and management of hearing and balance disorders.
What do Audiologists do?
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.
How can I become an Audiologist?
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.
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.
The course is made up of lectures, practical sessions and clinics. Please see the Course and Subject Handbook for more information about the subjects.
We do not accept late applications.
Local Applicants (Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents) should apply using the University's online application system Please include a copy of the following:
Please note: In the online application form there is no separate area for submitting the additional documentation. You may wish to upload all your documentation together in the field for academic transcripts but please note that you will also be required to send in hard copies of your documentation. Please send to the MDHS Student Centre, Brownless Medical Library Level 1, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Vic, 3010. Please do not send anything directly to the department.
Australian and New Zealand Residents
The Master of Clinical Audiology is covered by the Higher Education Loans Programme (FEE-HELP). However for those students wishing to pay the fees up front, the current course costs can be found at http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au/ or you can download a copy of the 2011 Australian Student Tuition Fees Brochure (MClinAud is listed on page 12).
The University of Melbourne can now offer Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) to students undertaking postgraduate studies in audiology. These will be awarded on academic merit. This means a significant reduction in fees for the student. Please visit the following website for more information about CSPs. http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/
If you wish to apply for a CSP place please indicate this on your application form.
Overseas Applicants
Tuition fees apply to all overseas students attending the University of Melbourne. Please visit the Future Student website for more information.
The Master of Clinical Audiology course is an eligible course for Centrelink support. Please read the following document for more information or contact your local Centrelink office.
For information about scholarships available in 2011 please see the Graduate Scholarships Coursework information.
Graduate Access Melbourne is a scheme that provides access to applicants whose personal circumstances have had a sustained adverse effect on their academic achievement at undergraduate level or who are members of a specified group known to be under-represented in higher education.
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