HEDip Hearing Aid Audiology

On this course you will: learn how to identify hearing loss in patients, and how to prescribe and fit hearing aids; gain vital expertise in the rehabilitation and aftercare needed by hearing aid users; study a range of modules each year related to hearing aid audiology. Some of the modules will be delivered on campus to provide you with practical experience in various aspects of audiological assessment and management. To support your learning in the workplace you will have access to a virtual learning environment where you will complete the rest of your modules.

Standard: A typical entrant would be a student sponsored by an employer (Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser (RHAD) or Audiology Department in the National Health Service (NHS) and normally have achieved at least five Nat 5 (or equivalent) at grade C or above (preferred subjects English, Science, Mathematics). Ideally students will also have achieved at least three passes at Higher Grade (preferred subjects English, Science, Mathematics). Applications from potential entrants who have not achieved these qualifications, but are able to demonstrate relevant experience, will still be considered.