The course is relevant to Science graduates who are interested in pursuing a career as an Audiological Scientist in the Health Services or in research. The emphasis is on the assessment of hearing, the functions of the middle ear, labyrinth, cochlea and auditory nerve with patients of all age groups. It is also concerned with the evaluation and selection of hearing aids and with the social and psychological effects of hearing loss. Study fellows undertake a research methods course and a research dissertation. The course is relevant to Teachers of the Deaf and professionals in Education or Health Services who are involved with assessment, intervention and management of hearing-impaired children and who plan to work as Educational Audiologists.
Students undertake a research methods course and a research dissertation.
Applicants should be qualified, experienced teachers. The course comprises relevant theoretical and practical teaching experience.