Audiologist

Audiology is the science of hearing, balance and related disorders. Audiologists use advanced technology and procedures to diagnose and treat a patient’s hearing and balance problems. Clinical audiologists work in a variety of settings.

Audiology offers a wide variety of career paths and job settings. You can be an entrepreneur and own a private practice or work for an international hearing solutions company. Want to do something else? There are many options and opportunities.

Academic Entry Requirement

  • Grade 12 – Science Stream (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology)
  • MBA – Graduation in Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation

Degree In

  • Diploma in (Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation) for 1-2 years, Pursue B.Sc. in (Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation) for 3 years/PG Diploma in Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation
  • Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology) for 4 years (3 years study + 1year internship)
  • Sc. in (Audiology) for 3 years
  • MASLP in Master of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology) for 2 years
  • Sc. in (Audiology) for 2 years
  • Sc. in (Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation) for 2 years
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Audiology (Ph.D.) for 3-5 years

Who can hire?

Audiology Career Paths » Private Practice Owner » Clinical Audiologist or Specialist » Academic Faculty » Researcher » Manufacturer » Forensic Audiologist » Occupational Health » Educational Audiologist » Intraoperative Monitoring

Audiology Job Settings » Clinics » Colleges and Universities » Hearing Health-Care Manufacturing Companies » Hospitals » Private Practices » Research Facilities » Schools » Military and Government Agencies

Professional Career

  • Audiologists perform any of the following functions:
    • prescribe and fit hearing aids
    • assist in cochlear implant programs
    • perform ear- or hearing-related surgical monitoring
    • design and implement hearing conservation programs and newborn hearing screening programs
    • provide hearing rehabilitation training such as
      • auditory training
      • speech reading
      • listening skills improvement

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