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Healthcare Science (Audiology) at Aston University, Birmingham - UCAS

Course summary

Our three-year BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology) course with integrated clinical learning throughout, will provide you with the skills, knowledge and hands-on experience required to start an exciting and rewarding career as an audiologist. This programme stands out as a premier pathway for audiologists, providing a full learning experience combined with hands-on learning through our extensive network of industry partners, developing your skills in our dedicated specialist facilities, and benefitting from the experience and insight of our expert teaching staff. Aston will equip you with the skills, insights, and confidence required to become a proficient and compassionate audiologist, capable of diagnosing and managing hearing and balance disorders, improving the quality of life for individuals with auditory challenges, and contributing to advancements in the field of audiology. You will benefit from extensive patient contact throughout the course within the university through integrated clinical practice experience from year 1. A large proportion of your final year involves completing clinical practice experience at external clinics, helping you to prepare for your first graduate role. Key course benefits: • Industry recognition: Accredited by the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC), the Academy for Healthcare Science and approved by the National School of Healthcare Science. • Extensive patient contact: Benefit from extensive patient contact throughout the course through integrated clinical placements. • Professional experience: Aston is working in partnership with Specsavers running patient clinics on campus – giving you live patient experiences throughout your time at Aston University. • Excellent student experience: 91% of students felt positive about teaching on their course (NSS 2024). • Ranked 4th in the UK for Healthcare Science (Audiology, Guardian, 2025). Facilities: A range of specialist facilities that reflect the hands-on learning: • On-campus public-facing Specsavers Audiology Clinic where students will practice clinical skills with real patients, supervised by our experts. • A clinical skills laboratory equipped with the latest audiology equipment. • Soundproof booths and hearing testing rooms. • Otoscan 3D ear scanner to make digital impressions for custom in-the-ear pieces such as earmolds and hearing aids. • Audiometers TO measure an individual's hearing thresholds. • Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) Systems to measure the responses of the inner ear (cochlea) to sound. • Video Otoscopy to visualise the ear canal and eardrum, which is essential for diagnosing ear-related conditions. • Tympanometers to assess the function of the middle ear, including the eardrum and the movement of the ossicles. • Audiology Rehabilitation Tools such as FM systems and cochlear implant programming equipment. Career prospects Our Audiology degree is valued by some of the best-known companies in the world. Recent graduates have successfully secured careers with employers such as Boots, Specsavers, Hearwell Audiology Clinic, Hidden Hearing, and NHS including East Kent Hospitals, University NHS Foundation Trust, Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Wye Valley NHS Trust, and Royal Berkshire Foundation NHS Trust. No Foundation Programme available Your UCAS Application: Explain any gaps in your education, list full qualification names, provide an academic reference, and include predicted grades (even if sitting privately). More tips: https://shorturl.at/cNR2e

Modules

For a full list of modules and course objectives, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/healthcare-science-audiology-bsc/

Assessment method

Our curriculum utilises a range of different assessment types and the assessment strategy reflects the national educational requirements in the FHEQ. Assessments are varied and include exams, essay writing, practical work, report writing, seminars and presentations.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Health and Care Professions Council
  • Academy of Healthcare Science

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Application codes

Course code:
B611
Institution code:
A80
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Please visit our helpful webpage for International Applicants: https://www.aston.ac.uk/international

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Offer Holder Days Once you have received an offer, you will be invited to an Offer Holder Day to discover more about the course and Aston University.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/healthcare-science-audiology-bsc/

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Interview

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS only: We presently only have 3 places available on this programme for International applicants. Eligible applicants will be shortlisted and invited for a virtual interview. Due to high level of competition expected for these places, there are additional admissions criteria for international applicants and these will be available on the website.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
International £21500 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

UK students (Home Undergraduate): The annual tuition fee for the programme commencing in academic year 2025/26 will be £9,535 (subject to the passing of legislation implementing the Government’s policy to increase the maximum tuition fee from £9,250, payable by Home Undergraduate students on full-time courses). The fee for the placement year is £1,250. International students (Overseas Undergraduate): The annual tuition fee for the programme commencing in academic year 2025/26 will be £21,500. The fee for the placement year is £2,500. All students: The duration of your programme is set out above and you will be responsible for the payment of an annual tuition fee in each of these years. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees annually in accordance with its Terms and Conditions (aston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-12/Terms_and_Conditions_of_Enrolment_2025-6.pdf) and subject at all times to the maximum tuition fee caps set by Government from time to time. This means that your total tuition fee may be higher than stated above, but your total tuition fee will never increase by more than 6% year on year. An increase in fees will allow the University to cover the increased costs of delivering the course and ensure it is able to maintain high standards of education and facilities.

Sponsorship information

Please visit our helpful webpage for applicants: https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/your-application/funding

Healthcare Science (Audiology) at Aston University, Birmingham - UCAS