Master of Clinical Audiology

at University of Melbourne

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

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.

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

• an undergraduate degree in any discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent; and
• a portfolio of recent design work, submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Selection Committee; and
• a personal statement which outlines relevant prior study, work experience and motivation to undertake the course; and, for students not seeking credit;
• a 250-word essay on one designed or vernacular work of landscape architecture that the applicant has seen and found significant.
• Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• prior academic performance; and
• the personal statement; and
• the design portfolio.

Indicative first year fee
AUD$32,448

Indicative total course fee
AUD$66,518

University of Melbourne audiology graduates are highly desirable in the job market, with most finding work within three months. The Master of Clinical Audiology will place you at the forefront of this rapidly evolving and growing sector.

The program will help you foster connections with Cochlear, Audiology Australia, the Eye and Ear Hospital along with government and private hearing aid providers and companies. Teaching experts within the course are also closely tied with the international community of audiology.

If you’re looking to move on to further study, the Master program offers students who demonstrate an aptitude for research an avenue for further PhD studies within the Department. Previous Master of Clinical Audiology graduates have been at the forefront of research and practice in numerous specialist areas, such as:

• Hearing in classroom education and childhood development
• Age-related changes in the central auditory system
• Innovations in hearing devices and surgery
• Auditory function in people with different conditions
• Service delivery and patient care.

You will learn directly from prominent local and international figures, expanding your network and ensuring you’re across technological advancements in the industry. Global experts will ensure you have access to the most up-to-date research on the future of audiology, from the rise of automatic hearing tests to self-fitting hearing aids.