Master of Clinical Audiology
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Overview
This degree will provide skills in basic and advanced assessment strategies, rehabilitation and habilitation of the hearing impaired, and the non-medical management of hearing impairment and related pathologies. You will also gain skills in research design with an optional project and an awareness of client management strategies.
With this degree, you will acquire the necessary skills to join the profession of audiology and practice in a variety of employment settings. Clinical training is provided as a formal part of the program with cooperation from audiological institutions.
Key features
- Coursework component includes units in: hearing assessment, anatomy and physiology of the hearing pathway, the audiology profession, counselling and community programs, hearing aids and aural rehabilitation.
- Practical component is a minimum of 200 clinical experience hours, as defined by Audiology Australia.
- A wide variety of guest lecturers who are experts in their fields provide valuable input to the lecture program.
- Access to the Macquarie University Audiology Clinic and a new Hearing Hub (due for completion in 2012) will bring together researchers, government organisations, not-for-profit organisations and hearing technology companies.
- You will have access to the world's first child magnetoencephalography facility.
Minimum course duration
2 years
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Suitable if you have good communication skills, a credit average in a relevant undergraduate degree and an interest in pursuing a career in a health area.
Course fee
AUD $19,552.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
The basic admission requirement is a recognised Bachelor degree ideally with a strong academic record and a credit average plus a 1-2 page Personal Statement. There are no prerequisite subjects for this degree.
Spaces are limited and entry is competitive. The application closing date is the 31st October. Meeting eligibility criteria does not guarantee a place in the program.
English language requirements
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
No work experience is required. It is recommended that you should go to some Audiological settings for observations for better understanding of the profession of Audiology.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 64 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | CAUD802 | Adult Hearing Assessment | 4 | ||
| Required | CAUD803 | Theoretical Bases of Audiology | 4 | ||
| Required | CAUD804 | Clinical Practicum I | 4 | ||
| Required | CAUD805 | Hearing Devices | 4 | ||
| Required | CAUD806 | Objective Assessment Strategies | 4 | ||
| Required | CAUD807 | Paediatric Hearing Assessment | 4 | ||
| Required | CAUD808 | Clinical Practicum II | 4 | ||
| Required | CAUD809 | Principles of Management of Childhood Deafness | 4 | ||
| Required | CAUD813 | Clinical Practicum III | 4 | ||
| Required | CAUD814 | Strategies of Aural Rehabilitation | 4 | ||
| Required | CAUD816 | Complex Case Management | 4 | ||
| Required | CAUD817 | Clinical Practicum IV | 4 | ||
| Required | CAUD818 | Advanced Hearing Devices | 4 | ||
| Required | CAUD819 | Speech Perception and Production | 4 | ||
| Required | 8cp from | CAUD810 | Community Audiology | ||
| CAUD811 | Audiology Project | ||||
| CAUD812 | Research Design Skills | 8 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this master | 64 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
During the course, you will complete a minimum of 200 clinical experience hours as defined by the professional body, Audiology Australia. This criterion accompanied with satisfaction of the core knowledge and competencies permits admission in Audiology Australia.
Career Opportunities
There are a range of employment opportunities in a number of different settings:
- Private practices, physician practices,
- Hospitals, medical centres, hearing and speech clinics
- Schools, universities, and community outreach settings
This degree is a recognised qualification in a number of countries and you may be able to travel and work overseas. There is currently a very strong demand for qualified audiologists both in Australia and overseas.
