BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology)

Year of entry: 2024

Overview

Degree awarded
BSc
Duration
3 years
Typical A-level offer

ABB (including specific subjects)

Typical contextual A-level offer

BBB (including specific subjects)

Find out more about contextual admissions.
Refugee/care-experienced offer
Applicants who have been in local authority care for more than three months or have refugee status may be eligible for an offer two grades below the standard requirements.
Find out more about contextual admissions.
Typical International Baccalaureate offer

34 points overall with 6,5,5 at higher level.

The course specific requirements are 34 points overall with 6,5,5 at higher level. (one higher subject to be in a science eg Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology or Applied Science).

Full entry requirements

Number of places/applicants

25/210

How to apply
Apply through UCAS .

Course overview

  • Train as a clinical audiologist and hearing aid dispenser, becoming eligible for registration with the AHCS, RCCP and HCPC after completing our course.
  • Complete 48 weeks of clinical experience in a variety of in-house practical skills labs, the NHS and independent sector placements throughout the course.
  • Learn from internationally recognised experts at the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD).
  • Enhance your CV through leadership and employability-focused units, support and extracurricular opportunities.

Please note that practical skills labs and clinical placements may be subject to change and are under continuous review.

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Audiology at The University of Manchester

Open days

Attending an open day is a great way to find out what studying audiology at Manchester is like. Find out about our upcoming open days .

Fees

Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2024 will be £9,250 per annum. Tuition fees for international students will be £29,500 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.

Policy on additional costs

All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).

Scholarships/sponsorships

Some students may be eligible for financial support from the University. See the student finance section for more information.

Contact details

School/Faculty
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Telephone
+44 (0)161 529 4563
Email
Website
https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/audiology/
School/Faculty overview
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

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Entry requirements

A-level

We require grades ABB, including a science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology or Applied Science).

AS-level

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

Unit grade information

The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit information where available. Like all other information provided by applicants this may be taken into consideration when assessing your application. Unit grades will not normally form part of an offer conditions.

GCSE

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including a minimum of five GCSES/iGCSES overall including B or 5 in Mathematics and B/6 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science, with all others at C/4 or above. This must include English Language.

GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.

Please note that if you hold English as a second language iGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification.

For applicants whose status has been confirmed as WP+ using the University's Contextual Data Eligibility tool, we will allow an overall reduction of 2 grades on the full GCSE requirements. Please note, however, that no individual subject should be lower than C/4.

For applicants whose status has been confirmed as WP++ using the University's Contextual Data Eligibility tool, we will allow an overall reduction of 4 grades on the full GCSE requirements. Please note, however, that no individual subject should be lower than C/4. 

International Baccalaureate

34 points overall with 6,5,5 at higher level.

The course specific requirements are 34 points overall with 6,5,5 at higher level. (one higher subject to be in a science eg Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology or Applied Science).

Other international entry requirements

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For these and general requirements including English language see  Accepted entry qualifications from your country .

Scottish requirements

We require grades ABBBB including a science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology or Applied Science).

If you have not studied National 5 qualifications, we would expect you to have studied English and mathematics at Higher level

Welsh Baccalaureate

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and usually requires two A-levels or equivalent to be included within this. One must be in a science subject, such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology or Applied Science.

The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A-level entry requirements.

If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact us.

European Baccalaureate

The University of Manchester welcomes applicants with the European Baccalaureate. Acceptable on its own or in combination with other qualifications, applications from students studying for this will be considered on an individual basis.

We require an award of EB at 75%-80% or above overall, with a minimum of 7.5-8 in 3 written subjects including two science subjects.

In addition, all applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English Language. We accept a score of a minimum of 6 at Year 7 (or a minimum of 7.5 at Year 6) in English Language in the EB or a separate English Language qualification.

AQA Baccalaureate

The University recognises the benefits of the AQA Baccalaureate and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills.

In making offers, the University will focus on the three A Levels taken within the AQA Baccalaureate. Students need to check the standard A Level requirements for their chosen course.

The units of broader study, enrichment activities and the Extended Project are considered to be valuable elements of the AQA Baccalaureate and we would therefore strongly encourage students to draw upon these experiences within their personal statement.

Foundation year

If you have taken a science-based Foundation Year you will be required to have ABB in non-science A-levels (or equivalent), GCSE Maths level 5 (or equivalent), and score an overall pass mark of 70% or above with no fails in any units on their Foundation Year. We will assess each applicant undertaking a Foundation Year on a case-by-case basis and it is possible that an A-level at Grade B or above is required in either Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Please enquire with us directly for further details.

If you have any questions please contact ug.audiology@manchester.ac.uk

Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme in Science, are required to achieve AAB in Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics and an EAP score of B. INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester students are required to attend an interview.

Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation year in Science are required to achieve AAB in Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics and an EAP requirements score of A. We will consider your full educational background and your qualifications prior to the NCUK FY (eg High School Diploma).

Applicants will need to be successful at interview. For all applicants taking a Foundation Year, we will consider your full educational background. A decision about your suitability for this course will not be taken based solely on the foundation year completed, and will include all prior qualifications. Foundation Year resits will not be considered.

Pearson BTEC qualifications

Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma

We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen degree. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDD in a science based subject (Applied Science would also be accepted at this level).   

Health and Social Care in the BTEC National Extended Diploma at grades DDD can be accepted alongside an A-level at Grade B or above in either Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

If the Health and Social Care BTEC National Extended Diploma contains more scientific based units (the Health Sciences pathway rather than the Social Care pathway), you might not be required to obtain an additional A-level at Grade B or above in either Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

Please get in touch with us directly and provide a list of all units being undertaken as part of this diploma. We will assess the curriculum of the diploma on a case-by-case basis.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma

We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD plus an additional A Level at grade B. The A Level must be in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grades M plus two additional A Levels at grade A B. One A-Level must be in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate

We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D plus two additional A Levels at grades AB. One A-Level must be in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

The University of Manchester welcomes applications from students who have achieved legacy BTEC qualifications (pre-2016) such as the BTEC Extended Diploma, BTEC Diploma, BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, and BTEC Certificate.  The grades required are likely to be the same or vary similar to the new BTEC qualifications (first teaching 2016, awarded 2018). Please contact the Academic School for clarification.

OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications

Cambridge Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma (CTEC)

We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades DDD plus an additional A-level at Grade B in either Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

Cambridge Level 3 Technical Diploma (CTEC)

We consider the Technical Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades DD plus an additional A-level at grade B in either Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

Cambridge Level 3 Technical Foundation Diploma (CTEC)

We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades D plus additional A-levels at grade AB in at least one science subject which can be Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

Cambridge Level 3 Technical Extended Certificate (CTEC)

We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade D plus additional A-levels at grades AB in at least one science subject which can be Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

The University of Manchester welcomes applications from students who have achieved legacy CTEC qualifications (pre-2016) such as the CTEC Extended Diploma, CTEC Diploma, CTEC Subsidiary Diploma, and CTEC Certificate. The grades required are likely to be the same or vary similar to the new CTEC qualifications (first teaching 2016, awarded 2018). Please contact us for clarification.

Access to HE Diploma

We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course.

The specific course requirements are: an overall of 60 credits are required, with 45 Level 3 credits awarded at Distinction. 15 credits at Distinction must be in a science subject. You should also meet our standard GCSE requirements. 

We welcome applicants completing an Access to HE course in a health or science-related subject.

We consider Access courses to be suitable for mature applicants who have been out of full-time education and have had no previous access to higher education. We will consider applications on an individual basis taking into account other factors such as other educational achievements, life experience and skills.

Students educated up to GCSE level who have only taken a one-year Access course will not normally be accepted.

Cambridge Pre-U

Not applicable.

If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.

T Level

We do not accept T Levels as entry onto this course. The University does accept specific T Level qualifications on a number of courses please review to our T Level information page for a full list.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.

Core Maths

The University welcomes and recognises the value of Level 3 core mathematics qualifications (eg AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies). 

Core Mathematics is not a compulsory element of post-16 study and as a result we will not normally include it in the conditions of any offer made to the student. However, if a student chooses to undertake a core mathematics qualification this may be taken into account when we consider their application, particularly for certain non-science courses with a distinct mathematical or statistical element.

This course accepts grade B in Core Mathematics in lieu of the correct grade in GCSE Mathematics.

Home-schooled applicants

If you are a student who has followed a non-standard educational route, e.g. you have been educated at home; your application will be considered against the standard entry criteria of the course for which you are applying. You will be required to demonstrate that you meet the specified academic entry requirements of the course. We will also require a reference from somebody who knows you well enough, in an official capacity, to write about you and your suitability for higher education. If you are a home schooled student and would like further information or advice please contact the academic School for your chosen course who will be able to help you. 

Non-standard educational routes

Mature students are some of our most well-equipped learners, bringing skills and attributes gained from work, family and other life experiences.  Students come from a whole array of backgrounds, study every kind of course, undertake full-time and part-time learning and are motivated by career intentions as well as personal interest.  There is no such thing as a typical mature student at Manchester.

The application process is the same as for other prospective undergraduates.  If you require further clarification about the acceptability of the qualifications you hold please contact the academic School(s) you plan to apply to.  Further information for mature students can be found here ( http://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/mature-students/ )

English language

All applicants to the University (UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency.  The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:

  • GCSE/iGCSE English Language grade C/4 or
  • IELTS 7.0, with no component less than 7.0.or
  • TOFL (iBT) 100
  • an acceptable equivalent qualification.

Applicants for whom English is not a first language should appreciate that a particularly high standard of spoken and written English is necessary to cope with academic and clinical work. As a minimum we require the above English language requirements.  However, there is a great need for audiologists who are fluent in more than one language and graduates with such skills would be a valuable addition to the profession.

Please note that if you hold English as a second language iGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification.

The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student from outside the UK and the EU must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language in order to be granted a UK visa (Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This level is often referred to as the B2 level.

Additionally, individual Schools may ask for specific English Language proficiency levels necessary for their academic programmes. In most cases these requirements are likely to be higher than the B2 level. Further information about our English Language policy, including a list of some of the English Language qualifications we accept, can be found  here

English language test validity

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

Relevant work experience

It is not possible for all audiology service providers to offer work experience for applicants, so this is not a requirement.

However, some practical experience of working in audiology-related environments would be beneficial, eg the private sector, charitable organisations, lip-reading classes, tinnitus support groups etc.

Application and selection

How to apply

Apply through UCAS .

Advice to applicants

Vaccination

Previous guidance regarding mandatory vaccination for Covid for courses with a clinical or healthcare placement has been paused, in line with government advice. However both NHS England and NHS Improvement view getting vaccinated for healthcare staff and students as a professional duty. We therefore continue to highly recommend all students on this course to take up their COVID-19 vaccinations as soon as they are eligible.

How your application is considered

Applications are considered on the basis of the UCAS form.

Applicants whose personal statement is specific to another discipline:

Because of the high volume of applications we receive, we will not consider those applicants who choose Healthcare Science (Audiology) as a second option and whose personal statement is geared towards a different discipline.

Interview requirements

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.

Returning to education

If you are returning to education, you should have completed some assessed study at level 3 in the five years prior to the start of the course.

Individual consideration is given to recent academic qualifications or other relevant experience. Preference will be given if you have experience of health-related areas, especially those in which there is some anatomy, physiology and/or psychology.

Overseas (non-UK) applicants

If you qualify for home student status but have qualifications from other parts of the world, please contact us to find out if you will meet our entrance requirements.

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For these and general requirements including English language see Accepted entry qualifications from your country.

Fitness to practise / health requirements

Health screening

We are mindful of the health of both our students and of the public, with whom healthcare students come into contact on placement. Consequently, if your application is successful, we will require you to comply with a confidential health screening as advised by the Department of Health.

Health screening will be undertaken by the Student Occupational Health Service who will advise on any follow-up vaccination or other intervention that may be indicated.

Health questionnaire and screening

Please note that audiology clinical work and study requires all applicants to complete a pre-acceptance health questionnaire which is returned to the University's Occupational Health Service having been checked and countersigned by your GP. All such forms are screened to decide whether, on the basis of the information provided, the student would be able to fulfil the core competencies of their chosen programme of study, as defined by the British Academy of Audiology.

To ensure safe audiology practice the following will need to be considered:

  • Mobility
  • Upper limb function
  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Speech
  • Literacy and numeracy
  • Skin function
  • Interruption of consciousness
  • Concentration, awareness, memory and ability to learn and understand

See the HCPC guide for more information.

Disclosure and Barring Service check

If your application is successful, we will require you to comply with an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as advised by the Department of Health.

International applicants will need to submit an overseas police check and this will be included as a formal offer condition.

Deferrals

Applications for deferred entry are considered equally to other applications up to the point of confirmation. Requests for deferred entry are granted on the discretion of admissions staff, and are normally granted for one year only. Some English Language test results, such as IELTS or TOEFL, are only valid for two years from the test date.

Policy for applicants who resit their qualifications

Applicants who have undertaken resit assessments at level 2 or 3 will be considered on an individual basis.

Re-applications

If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you may apply again. Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry. In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved. We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen course. Please note: applicants will always be expected to meet the minimum entry requirements for the year of study they are applying for.

If you are applying for a place for the same year of entry through UCAS Extra, you should provide additional evidence of your suitability for the course. If you are applying through clearing you are required to meet the clearing requirements. In both UCAS Extra and clearing the places will be subject to availability.

Course details

Course description

My placement at Withington Community Hospital is very enjoyable. My placement team have really allowed me to get hands on and help me understand key practical elements.

This has also increased my confidence and has improved my overall practitioner approach to patients.

Nafeesa Khan / BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology)

Our three-year BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) course offers practitioner-level training and a qualification accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) and the National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS), allowing you to work within both the NHS and the independent sector.

You will study the theoretical, practical and clinical aspects of audiology that are needed to practice as an audiologist and hearing aid dispenser.

The course includes topics and placements in closely related healthcare science areas such as neurophysiology and vision sciences in Year 1. Teaching and Learning will be delivered using a variety of methods, including: interactive lectures, videos, examples classes, tutorial sessions, laboratory classes and projects. The course contains strong practical and clinical elements in every year.

This is a demanding fulltime clinical programme. A typical week of study will include up to 37-hours of timetabled learning activity (including directed and self-directed learning).

In Year 2, you will learn about inter-professional practice in group workshops with nursing, midwifery, pharmacy and dentistry students. Studying alongside other healthcare professionals will equip you to be a 21st century health practitioner working in diverse multidisciplinary teams.

In addition to learning degree-level skills and core audiology academic content, you will have 48 weeks combined of placements and in house clinical skills training. Placements, and clinical skills training is included in all three years of the course, with substantial clinical skills training taking place in our Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD) laboratories.

Our clinical placement network is large and covers the North West England region. Some placements can require overnight accommodation and travel in excess of 90 mins one way. Health Education England North West (HEENW) provides us with financial support for this programme's placement travel costs. You are supported to claim back placement-related additional travel or accommodation costs within the placement expense rules of the HEENW financial support scheme.

Please note that clinical placement attendance is a mandatory part of the course. Due to the clinical demands of the course, you are required to attend clinical placements, or on-campus clinical skills teaching and assessments, outside of normal term-time teaching periods.

Throughout this course, you will use the skills you develop to assess and treat patients in clinics offering a range of audiology services, while under expert supervision. This is undertaken in independent sector training placements and NHS training placements.

Special features

Expert teaching

This course is led by members of the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD), an internationally recognised multi-million pound hearing research programme.

Placements in all three years

You will undertake 48 weeks of practical skills and clinical placement work. 8 weeks in Year 1, 18 weeks in Year 2 and 22 weeks in Year 3. You will be provided with uniforms for your placements

Please note that practical skills labs and clinical placements may be subject to change and are under continuous review.

Eligibility for professional registration

Become eligible to register with professional bodies including the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) after completing our course.

Leadership training and awards

The Year 2 Leadership unit aims to inform, enlighten and inspire students to become the leaders of tomorrow by providing an opportunity to develop your own leadership skills.

Extensive careers support

Receive guidance on entering your chosen career from your academic advisor, the Audiology Employability Lead, service managers from the NHS and independent sector organisations in Year 3. You can also attend an annual audiology careers fair.

Additional course information

Placements

The majority of the 48 weeks of clinical training within this course takes place at NHS audiology clinics in the north-west.

While placements can be at clinics throughout the region, students' individual circumstances (eg disabilities) are taken into account when allocating placements.

Healthcare Science Practitioner Training Programmes : travel and accommodation policy

Students enrolled on this course will not be funded by the NHS and as such will not be entitled to student support through the NHS Student Grants Unit.

However, Health Education England North West recognises that there may be occasions where you will need to attend clinical placements as part of the course at significant distance from the University or term-time residence, and therefore currently reimburses students for additional travel and accommodation costs.

Please note that the above information will be reviewed by HEENW on an annual basis.

Teaching and learning

You will learn using a variety of methods including:

  • lectures
  • tutorials
  • clinical skills labs and clinics
  • directed study
  • group and individual presentations
  • case studies
  • problem-based learning
  • research projects.

A large part of the degree involves clinical placements in audiology clinics and similar units in and around the north-west.

These placements will expose you to a wide range of different clinic types and settings, such as:

  • adult clinics
  • paediatric assessment
  • newborn hearing screening
  • hearing aid centres
  • tinnitus clinics
  • bone anchored hearing aid clinics.

Coursework and assessment

We use a range of methods to assess your knowledge, including:

  • written assignments
  • reflective writing
  • creative reflection
  • poster presentations
  • oral presentations
  • group tasks
  • problem based learning
  • case studies
  • OSCE practical skills examinations
  • formal end-of-semester examinations.

Course content for year 1

You will:

  • receive a general foundation in healthcare science, including general anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology of the neurosensory systems;
  • learn the technology involved in relation to diagnostic testing procedures;
  • explore the perception of disease and health psychology;
  • learn about specific techniques for evaluating hearing (and other senses) including brain processing and how we as healthcare professionals can help improve the quality of people's lives;
  • start to develop your practical skills in conducting various clinical test procedures, including hearing assessments;
  • start to develop your communication skills to allow you to communicate effectively with people who experience hearing loss;
  • be introduced to the basic principles and theories that underpin aural rehabilitation and explore its role in relation to a patient-centred approach to healthcare delivery.

You will also undertake three separate one-week audiology clinical placement blocks. These blocks will include adult and paediatric audiology service settings. Each block may take place in a University vacation period such as Christmas/Easter/Summer to ensure maximum placement educator support and the best learning experience for our first years. These periods are when our placement network is empty of other students allowing you maximal learning opportunities as you learn about the working world of audiology and start to demonstrate your skills with patients.

You will also have clinical skills labs training throughout Year 1. You will work in small groups and be supervised and supported by University clinical staff throughout your clinical skills labs. In addition, you will also have a half-day neurophysiology and a half-day vision placement experience lead by clinicians with expertise in that healthcare field.

Course units for year 1

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

TitleCodeCredit ratingMandatory/optional
Professional Studies 1 PCHN10000 20 Mandatory
Introduction to Health Science PCHN10040 10 Mandatory
Audiological Science 1 - Physics and Measurement PCHN10050 20 Mandatory
Introduction to Audiology PCHN10070 20 Mandatory
Clinical Placement & Practical Skills PCHN10080 20 Mandatory
Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare Professionals 1 PCHN10211 10 Mandatory
Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare Professionals 2 PCHN10212 10 Mandatory
Introduction to Psychology and Lifespan Development PCHN11601 10 Mandatory

Course content for year 2

You will focus more on specific areas of audiology, including the more complex aspects of hearing and an introduction to balance assessments, adult aural rehabilitation, state-of-the-art digital technology, including hearing aids.

As well as broader elements of patient care, you will explore public health issues and how healthcare is delivered in the NHS and beyond. You will also be introduced to research methods and statistics.

In addition, you will take a Leadership in Health Care unit that aims to inform, enlighten and inspire students as the leaders of tomorrow by providing an opportunity to develop leadership skills.

You will also undertake audiology clinical placements 2 days a week throughout Semester 1 and Semester 2 in the NHS. In addition, you will undertake an independent sector audiology placement during the summer.

Your clinical skills training will also continue to be supported by time spent training in university-supervised clinical skills labs throughout Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Course units for year 2

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

TitleCodeCredit ratingMandatory/optional
Audiological Science 2 - Physiology and Perception PCHN20001 20 Mandatory
Research Methods and Statistics PCHN20002 10 Mandatory
Adult Audiological Assessment and Management PCHN20020 30 Mandatory
Leadership in Healthcare PCHN20032 10 Mandatory
Hearing Aids PCHN21200 30 Mandatory
Clinical Placement and Practical Skills II PCHN21300 20 Mandatory

Course content for year 3

You will develop your specialist knowledge and understanding of audiological science and become able to apply this to clinical practice. You will also continue to develop your knowledge and understanding in areas of professional practice, counselling and rehabilitation.

In addition, you will undertake study in some of the more specialist areas of audiology, including:

  • tinnitus
  • vestibular assessment
  • paediatric audiology
  • advanced hearing instruments including cochlear implants

The purpose of these units is to enable you to explore the management of particular groups of patients with more complex needs in audiology. You will also conduct an individual research project supervised by one of the researchers in the department.

You will work with your academic advisor to plan and prepare your next steps into your chosen career or planned further study. Preparation for clinical practice sessions will be delivered by the Audiology Employability Lead, service managers from the NHS and independent sector organisations.

You will have the opportunity to have University-assessed mock interviews and gain useful feedback for successful job applications. You will be supported by the University's award-winning Careers Service .

You will also undertake a 20-week clinical placement, predominantly in Semester 2. Your clinical skills training will also continue to be supported by time spent training in university-supervised clinical skills labs throughout Semester 1.

Course units for year 3

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

TitleCodeCredit ratingMandatory/optional
Professional Studies PCHN30090 10 Mandatory
Advanced and Specialist Hearing Instruments PCHN32221 10 Mandatory
Tinnitus PCHN34441 10 Mandatory
Counselling & Communication Skills in Clinical Practice PCHN35550 20 Mandatory
Vestibular Pathology and Assessment PCHN36661 10 Mandatory
Paediatric Audiology PCHN37770 10 Mandatory
Audiology Research Project PCHN38880 30 Mandatory
Work Based Placement PCHN39990 20 Mandatory

Course collaborators

This course falls under the umbrella of the Manchester Academy for Healthcare Scientist Education (MAHSE), a partnership between The University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and the University of Salford, as well as leading healthcare scientists from partner Trusts.

What our students say

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Facilities

 The University offers a range of facilities for undergraduate students .

Disability support

Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability and Advisory Support Office .

Careers

Career opportunities

You will graduate from our course with a BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science degree and a clinical qualification. This enables you to register as an audiologist and hearing aid dispenser, and to work in the NHS or the independent sector.

You can also take up a range of other career opportunities. Previous graduates have undertaken further study such as the MSc in Advanced Audiology Studies , the NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP) or a PhD.

Other students have entered fast-track medicine programmes, dentistry and other health-related professions.

Further career opportunities include research in universities or research institutes, or employment in private sector audiology services and the audiology industry.

Accrediting organisations

Our course is a professional qualification developed in response to the Department of Health's Modernising Scientific Careers (MSC) programme.

The course is subject to accreditation by the National School of Healthcare Science (Health Education England) and the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists.

Graduates will be eligible to register as a Healthcare Science Practitioner in Audiology after completing the course.

The course has also been approved by Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a training route for graduates to work in the private sector as hearing aid dispensers.

Associated organisations

Professional bodies:

  • British Academy of Audiology
  • British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists

 Organisations:

  • Health Education England
  • Academy for Healthcare Science
  • Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists
  • NHS Modernising Scientific Careers
  • British Society of Audiology
  • Health and Care Professions Council
  • Health Education England National School of Healthcare Science