Audiology BSc
Study of hearing and balance - combining science, technology, and patient care to diagnose and support people with hearing and communication difficulties.
Is this for you?
This degree could suit you if you:
Are interested in hearing and sound
Want to help people with hearing loss
Enjoy science and healthcare
Are detail-oriented
Want a specialist career
Popular Career Fields
Healthcare & Public Health
Research & Academia
Government & Public Sector
Education
Your Personality Might Be:
Patient-centered
Research & Academia
Scientific rigor
Empathetic communicator
What is it?
What Is an Audiology Degree?
Audiology focuses on understanding how hearing and balance work and how to assess, diagnose, and treat related disorders. You’ll learn how to use specialist equipment, fit hearing aids, and support patients of all ages to improve their quality of life.
Why Study Audiology?
If you’re interested in health, technology, and communication, Audiology offers a rewarding and people-centred career. You’ll work at the intersection of science and care, helping individuals overcome barriers to hearing and connection.
Course Summary
Study of hearing and balance - combining science, technology, and patient care to diagnose and support people with hearing and communication difficulties.
What you'll study
Most Audiology degrees cover:
Human anatomy and physiology of the ear
Physics of sound and acoustics
Hearing and balance assessment techniques
Audiological rehabilitation and hearing aid technology
Communication and counselling skills
Psychology and patient-centred care
Professional ethics and healthcare law
Later in your degree, you may specialise in areas such as paediatric audiology, cochlear implants, tinnitus management, or balance disorders.
Degree Type
BSc (Bachelor of Science) or BSc (Hons) - both lead to registration as a Clinical Scientist (Audiology) or Hearing Aid Dispenser, depending on the course and placements.
Graduates can register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS), depending on their qualification route.
Skills You'll Gain
An Audiology degree helps you build both scientific and professional skills, which might include:
Hearing Assessment – performing hearing tests, audiometry, and evaluating auditory function.
Diagnostic Interpretation – analysing test results to identify hearing and balance disorders.
Hearing Aid Technology – fitting, programming, and maintaining hearing aids and assistive devices.
Patient Communication – supporting patients with tailored advice on hearing care and rehabilitation.
Balance & Vestibular Testing – assessing dizziness and balance problems using specialist equipment.
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Pathways, Placements and Work Experience
CAREERS
Career Pathways
After graduation, you can work in:
NHS audiology or ear, nose, and throat (ENT) departments
Private hearing care and rehabilitation services
Education, research, and hearing technology development
Work Experiences & Placements
All Audiology degrees include clinical placements, which may take place in:
NHS hospitals and hearing clinics
Community health and rehabilitation centres
Private hearing care providers
Specialist schools or research laboratories
Placements provide practical experience with patients, technology, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Salary Profile
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Qualifications, Personal Satement, What to do Next?
AM I ELIGIBLE?
Entry Requirements
A-levels or equivalent including at least one Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Psychology preferred). Some universities prefer two Sciences.
Personal Statement Tips
Explain your interest in hearing, sound, and healthcare.
Mention any experience in care, science, or communication support.
Highlight your precision, empathy, and curiosity about technology.
Show awareness of what audiologists do and the impact they have.
Universities may also hold interviews or assessment days with listening or problem-solving tasks.
What to do Next
Gain experience through volunteering or shadowing in healthcare or audiology clinics.
Attend open days to explore specialist labs and hearing technology.
Learn about NHS hearing services and community audiology roles.
Read about sound, hearing loss, and assistive technology innovations.
Wider Reading
The Ear Book by Thomas J. Balkany and John K. Niparko – An accessible guide to hearing and balance.
Sound: A Memoir of Hearing Lost and Found by Bella Bathurst – A moving story about hearing and identity.
Musicophilia by Oliver Sacks – Exploring how sound and the brain interact.
Audiology: Science to Practice by Steven Kramer and David Brown – A core textbook for students.