Master of Clinical Audiology

Course 305BB (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

Year and Campus:	2013 - 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.

Coordinator

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

Contact

Web: http://www.audspeech.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 Not offered in 2013 6.25 ANAT90004 Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System Not offered in 2013 6.25 AUDI90016 Pathologies of the Auditory System Not offered in 2013 6.25 AUDI90017 Perception Of Sound & Speech Not offered in 2013 6.25 AUDI90023 Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation A Not offered in 2013 25 AUDI90021 Clinical Audiology A Not offered in 2013 25 AUDI90022 Paediatric Audiology A Not offered in 2013 18.75 AUDI90012 Electrophysiological Assessment A Not offered in 2013 6.25 Second Year Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: AUDI90001 Electrophysiological Assessment B Not offered in 2013 6.25 AUDI90002 Research Methods for Hearing and Speech Sciences Not offered in 2013 6.25 AUDI90007 Clinical Audiology B Not offered in 2013 12.50 AUDI90006 Paediatric Audiology B Not offered in 2013 18.75 AUDI90004 Independent Studies in Audiology Year Long 25 AUDI90005 Cochlear Implants Not offered in 2013 12.50 AUDI90024 Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation B Not offered in 2013 18.75
Entry Requirements:	Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Biomedicine, health-related or other relevant undergraduate degree. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for referee reports and employer references to assess the applicant's suitability for a clinical career. More information about entry requirements can be found on the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology website. http://www.audspeech.unimelb.edu.au
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 and balance disorders. It is a multi-disciplinary profession that will be of interest to those 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.audspeech.unimelb.edu.au

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