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Healthcare Science (Audiology), BSc (Hons), De Montfort University

the United Kingdom

De Montfort University

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About Healthcare Science (Audiology), BSc (Hons) - at De Montfort University

At DMU, you will study anatomy and pathophysiology of the ear, how to test a babies hearing, managing someone with dizziness and how to best help adults with hearing loss. These practical skills sit alongside a strong scientific foundation, such as research and the properties of sound, all of which are strengthened by a mandatory clinical placement.

The knowledge and skills you learn with us help you to become the best practitioner you can be, whether an audiologist, hearing aid dispenser, in further study or research, putting the patient at the heart of everything you do.

Our graduates progress to work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, private practices, research groups and the education sector.  They frequently practice alongside multi-disciplinary teams, including doctors, psychologists and other healthcare staff. 

Key features

  • Our course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science; this means that our graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Academy of Healthcare Science and the Health and Care Professions Council.
  • You’ll use four dedicated and specially designed clinical teaching spaces, equipped with the latest technology and training and teaching aids. 
  • You’ll learn with and from an experienced teaching, research and support team, alongside external industry, those with lived experience, and clinical experts.
  • Assessment styles will vary across the programme: practical exams, problem-based learning, case studies, presentations, written exams, written pieces and placement.
  • Your work placement enables you to put theory into practice and build the skills that graduate employers are looking for, which leads to a high proportion of our students gaining job offers prior to graduation.
  • Our students have benefitted from international experiences through our DMU Global programme, which allows students to utilise skills around the world. Previous activities have included student connections with universities in Poland and Belgium, supporting and managing clinics in under-served communities in India, performing hearing screening at the Special Olympics and attending international conferences such as the ‘World Congress in Audiology’ held in Canada and South Africa.

Notes about fees for this course

2023/24 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250

Additional costs: You may incur additional costs for this programme, including the cost of travelling to and from project/placement locations.

Entry requirements

GCSEs

  • Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including: English and Maths

Plus one of the following:

A Level

  • A minimum of 128 UCAS points from 2 or more A levels, with a science subject at grade B or above in one of the following -  Psychology, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Maths / Further Maths

T Level

  • Distinction in Healthcare Science or Science (with optional module of Laboratory Science or Metrology Sciences not Food Science)

BTEC

  • BTEC National Diploma in Science at DDM
  • BTEC Extended Diploma in Science at DDM

Access course

  • Access to HE Diploma ‘Science’ or ‘Medicine & Healthcare Professions’ with 45 level 3 credits at Distinction

English and Maths GCSE required as separate qualifications. Equivalency not accepted within the Access qualification.

We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.

International Baccalaureate: 30+ with six higher level points in a science subject

English language requirements:

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 7 or equivalent (with no component below 6.5) when you start the course is essential. English language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning (CELL), is available both before and during the course.

Interview: We may require to interview you for consideration on this course.

Personal statement selection criteria:

Please ensure your application indicates your interest in the programme and any experience of the field you may have, either through work or life experience. We encourage that your personal statements includes: 

  • Information relevant to why you are choosing audiology
  • Interest in the course demonstrated with explanation and evidence
  • Any relevant work or life experience relating to our profession
  • Clear communication skills, including appropriate grammar and spelling

Work experience

Not essential, but to strengthen your application, experience with working directly with the public is positive.

Non-academic requirements

As well as academic requirements, you will also be required to meet and fulfil non-academic requirements which are stated below:

  • Self-Declaration Form clearance
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Enhanced DBS disclosure clearance

You submit an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure application form before starting the course (if you are overseas you will also need to submit a criminal records certificate from your home country), which needs to be cleared in accordance with DMU’s admissions policy. Contact us for up-to-date information.

You must meet and fulfil all non-academic requirements before 17 July 2023. Failure to meet this deadline may result in your offer being withdrawn.

As soon as you register with any health professional course you have to ensure that patient safety and welfare are central to anything that you do. Hence you need to be aware that the university has ‘Fitness to practise’ regulations that are in line with our course accreditation. This means that you have to abide by these regulations, including those that relate to personal health and well being when you enrol on the course, please refer to the HCPC ‘Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics’.

You need to inform the university if you have any additional support requirements for the placement component of the course such as a disability (in particular related to communication), medical condition or a mental health issue. This will then enable us to ensure that you are able to fully engage with the learning experience of the placement. If you have any concerns regarding this then you should seek advice before applying, as our placement providers may not be able to support you and hence the university may not be able to find a suitable placement for you.

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