Course summary
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.
Modules
FIRST YEAR: Professional Healthcare Science Practice 1 Medical Sciences for Audiology Scientific Basis of Healthcare Science Physics for Clinical Measurement Neurosensory Physiology and Pathophysiology Clinical Measurement and Treatment and Work-based Learning SECOND YEAR: Auditory Science 1 Professional Healthcare Science Practice 2 Adult Aural Rehabilitation Applied Physiological Measurement and Instrumentation Research Methods Clinical Practice Year 2 THIRD YEAR: Clinical Practice Year 3 Professional Healthcare Science Practice 3 Auditory Science 2 Paediatric Audiology Balance Science Final Year Project
Assessment method
Teaching sessions include: Formal and interactive lectures Staff and student seminars Tutorial discussions Practical and clinical based workshops Inter-professional (IP) learning with students from other healthcare professions Problem based learning Assessment Methods includes: Written exams Coursework (essays, posters, wikis) Presentations Dissertation Practical and clinically-based assessment activities Teaching contact hours Contact hours in a typical week varies from year to year. However, typically you will have up to 21 contact hours of teaching and this will break down as: Personal tutorial/small group teaching: approx. 1 hour of tutorials (or later, project supervision) each week Medium group teaching: approx. 10 hours of practical classes, workshops or seminars each week.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B61A
- Institution code:
- D26
- Campus name:
- Leicester Campus
- Campus code:
- Y
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 128 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 45 credits M: 0 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - D
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Other
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 • Enhanced DBS disclosure clearance • Occupational Health clearance • Placement Form You must meet and fulfil all non-academic requirements before 18th July 2022.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH