Audiology is the study of normal and disordered hearing and balances as both scientific discipline and clinical profession. In the clinical profession, this is performed by conducting series of test in order to diagnose any hearing or balance disorders. In addition to diagnosing, it also involves preparing and performing individualised rehabilitation programmes to individuals with hearing and/or balance disorders. Sub-specialisation in Audiology include: Clinical Audiology, Educational Audiology, Paediatric Audiology, Dispensing Audiology, and Industrial/Military Audiology.
Career Opportunities
Audiologist work with patients/clients of all ages, dealing with assessment of hearing and/or balance, associated needs, provision of appropriate intervention, and assessment of benefit. They may be located close to or within ENT, primary care, paediatrics or occasionally Education services. Audiologists act in support roles for medical colleagues and in some circumstances may act as first-contact autonomous practitioners, with for example direct referral from primary care of from education or social services. Audiologists practice in many different areas such as: Public and Private Hospitals, Ministry of Education, Special School of the Deaf, Hearing Service Centres, Private Practice, Universities, Rehabilitation Centres, Industries and Military.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per studentRM 4,363/Yr$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per studentRM 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per studentRM 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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