With advancements in technology, but audiology and hearing issues have evolved a great deal. Here are some of the popular branches of Audiology:
Auditory physiology, deals with the functions of the ear and the auditory nervous system.
Speech perception, is a field of transforming auditory input signals into representations by using neural, computational, and cognitive operations.
Diagnostic audiology, is a subspecialty that refers to diagnostic tests performed in audiology.
Rehabilitation audiology, involves training and treatment to improve hearing for those with hearing impairments.
Industrial and occupational audiology, involves assessing the levels of noise at work, and designing programs that prevent the hearing loss.
Forensic audiology, deals with the expert assessment and opinion in legal issues.