Master of Clinical Audiology

Course 305BB (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Year and Campus:	2011 - Parkville
CRICOS Code:	062905A
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate
Duration & Credit Points:	200 credit points taken over 24 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

Coordinator

Prof. Richard Dowell, Assoc Prof Gary Rance, Ms Angela Marshall

Contact

Ms Annie Cruse: acruse@unimelb.edu.au

Course Overview:	The first year of the course provides the basic scientific background for audiology and an introduction to clinical work. The second year provides comprehensive training in all aspects of clinical audiology along with an introduction to research methods in this field.
Objectives:	The aim of this course is to provide students with the necessary training to enter the profession of clinical audiology. Students who demonstrate an aptitude for research may be considered for PhD studies within the Department.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	Students must satisfactorily complete 15 core subjects to qualify for the Master of Clinical Audiology degree.
Subject Options:	First Year Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: AUDI90015 Acoustics Semester 1 6.25 ANAT90004 Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System Semester 1 6.25 AUDI90016 Pathologies of the Auditory System Semester 1 6.25 AUDI90017 Perception Of Sound & Speech Semester 1 6.25 AUDI90023 Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation A Year Long 25 AUDI90021 Clinical Audiology A Year Long 25 AUDI90022 Paediatric Audiology A Year Long 18.75 AUDI90012 Electrophysiological Assessment A Semester 2 6.25 Second Year Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: AUDI90001 Electrophysiological Assessment B February 6.25 AUDI90002 Research Methods for Hearing and Speech Sciences Semester 1 6.25 AUDI90007 Clinical Audiology B Year Long 12.50 AUDI90006 Paediatric Audiology B Year Long 18.75 AUDI90004 Independent Studies in Audiology Year Long 25 AUDI90005 Cochlear Implants Year Long 12.50 AUDI90024 Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation B Year Long 18.75
Entry Requirements:	Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Biomedical Science, health-related or other undergraduate degree.
Core Participation Requirements:	For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website : http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Graduate Attributes:	Audiology is the clinical science concerned with the assessment and management of hearing loss. It is a multi-disciplinary profession that will be of interest to people who like working with people. The Master of Clinical Audiology is the required degree for entry into the profession and provides complete training for the clinical practice of audiology.
Professional Accreditation:	Graduates can apply for membership of the Audiological Society of Australia (ASA).
Generic Skills:	The course provides comprehensive training in all aspects of clinical audiology along with an introduction to research methods in this field. On completion of this course the students should have: critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills the ability to integrate theory and practice and to apply this in novel situations an openness to new ideas planning and time management skills the ability to communicate their knowledge in both oral and written form the ability to behave in a professionally appropriate manner
Links to further information:	http://www.medoto.unimelb.edu.au

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