Audiology is the clinical science involving the prevention, assessment and rehabilitation of hearing loss and associated communication disorders.

The course provides students with extensive supervised clinical placements in a variety of workplace settings. Employment prospects for Audiologists who graduate from UWA are excellent both within Australia and overseas. Graduates are eligible for full membership of the Audiological Society of Australia.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Audiologists are hearing health care professionals responsible for the assessment and management of individuals with hearing, communication and balance problems. They provide clinical services in hospitals, community health centres, hearing aid clinics, and in some medical practices.

Many audiologists are involved in research, helping to develop new behavioural and electrophysiological test techniques, cochlear implants, hearing aids and hearing health therapies. Some audiologists work in community and workplace settings including programs aimed at reducing the prevalence and impact of middle ear disease in rural and remote aboriginal communities, newborn hearing screening programs and hearing conservation programs in industry.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Master of Clinical Audiology is accredited by Audiology Australia, and graduates are eligible for full membership after completion of an Audiology Australia internship program.