Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences: Dept of Otolaryngology

Department of Otolaryngology Open Day
Tuesday 9 September 2008 2pm to 4pm
Lucy Jones Hall, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, 32 Gisborne Street, East Melbourne

School of Audiology

 

The School of Audiology is part of the Department of Otolaryngology in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences of the University of Melbourne. The School runs several postgraduate courses in audiology.

What is Audiology? Audiology is the clinical science concerned with assessment, prevention and management of hearing disorders.

What do Audiologists do? Audiologists may be involved in hearing assessment and/or aural rehabilitation. Hearing assessment usually involves the use of a number of specialised tests which help to ascertain the site or type of problem within the auditory system. Audiologists working in this area often work closely with otologists (ear specialists). Aural rehabilitation involves helping people with impaired hearing to cope with their hearing difficulties. This work usually includes the fitting of hearing aids or other devices such as the cochlear implant (bionic ear), training in the use of these devices and helping people to use their vision and other compensatory mechanisms in order to communicate effectively. This profession should be of interest to those with a scientific background who are interested in working with people.

How can I become an Audiologist? The Department of Otolaryngology currently offers a Master of Clinical Audiology degree, which is a two-year full time course. Since 1998, the Masters degree has been required for entry to the profession. 

How can I find out more about the course? Most questions about the course are answered in these web pages. For more detailed information or specific questions you can read our FAQs pages.

Senior Academic Staff:

• Professor Richard Dowell
  Professor of Audiology , The University of Melbourne
  Director of Audiological Services, The Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital
  Course Coordinator
  Master of Clinical Audiology
  
  

• Assoc Professor Gary Rance
  Course Coordinator (second year)
  Master of Clinical Audiology
  
  
• Ms Angela Marshall
  Course Coordinator (first year)
  Master of Clinical Audiology
  

Contact Details:

The School of Audiology
172 Victoria Pde, East Melbourne 3002
Tel (03) 9929 8740 - Clinic
Tel (03) 9929 8749 - Student Services and Postgraduate Enquiries

Postgraduate Courses in Audiology

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