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MSc Audiology 2024\/25 Handbook<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

MSc\/PG Diploma Audiology<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Note: this Programme Handbook should be read in conjunction with the Dissertation Handbook (MSc only), the Practical Handbook, and the Clinical Handbook<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Version 1, September 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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INTRODUCTION TO THE SCHOOL<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

Division of Psychology, Communication and Human Neuroscience<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

We are a multi-disciplinary team studying the perceptual, cognitive, social and neural bases of human behaviour, development and health across the lifespan.<\/span><\/p>\n

We make basic research discoveries and translate these discoveries into real-world applications that improve the quality of life for individuals of all ages and from all parts of society.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Division has a leading national and international reputation in the education and training of psychologists, cognitive neuroscientists, neuroimagers, audiologists and healthcare scientists, speech and language therapists, and Teachers of the Deaf.<\/span><\/p>\n

Manchester Centre for Audiology & Deafness:<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

The\u00a0Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness\u00a0(ManCAD)\u00a0is a world leader in research underpinning improved services in healthcare and education for those with a hearing loss or who are deaf. The\u00a0Hearing Health\u00a0theme within the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre provides a clear pathway from research discoveries to benefit for people with hearing loss.<\/span><\/p>\n

ManCAD has the most extensive portfolio of\u00a0audiology and deaf education training programmes\u00a0in the UK. Our teaching portfolio covers undergraduate, pre-registration and post-registration postgraduate taught programmes. We also run continuing professional development courses and post-registration\u00a0Doctor of Clinical Science (Audiology) programmes:<\/span><\/p>\n

BSc in Healthcare Science (Audiology)<\/span><\/p>\n

MSc in Clinical Science (Neurosensory Sciences) MSc Audiology with General, Advanced and Paediatric Pathways<\/span><\/p>\n

Post Graduate Diploma in Deaf Education<\/span><\/p>\n

MSc in Deaf Education<\/span><\/p>\n

D Clin Sci in Audiological Science<\/span><\/p>\n

PhD in Audiology<\/span><\/p>\n

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School of Health Sciences Student Handbook<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Click here to access.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

You will need your University of Manchester login.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The student handbook has been developed as a resource for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught students completing degree programmes within the School of Health Sciences (SHS).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This resource should be used as the first point of reference for questions concerning your programme, support and advice, or academic policies and procedures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The University of Manchester is a large and complex organisation, and we want to ensure that you know how to access the information, support, and guidance you need to succeed in your studies. It is therefore designed to guide you through many aspects of your time as a student and provides useful links to information available through the University\u2019s website, as well as summarising the facilities and support services that are available across the University and how you can access them. It also outlines what you should expect of the School and what they can expect from you, and clarifies the policies and procedures relevant to your area of study.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Introduction to MSc\/PGDip Audiology<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

Welcome to the University of Manchester and to the field of Audiology. We expect you will have high expectations of this postgraduate programme and high <\/span>expectations of yourself. Success on a demanding, postgraduate degree programme involves a great deal of commitment and sustained effort on the part of you as a student. You should already be familiar with the terms \u2018independent learner\u2019 and \u2018enquiry-based learning\u2019 whereby you are expected to be the driving force <\/span>behind your own learning experience. If you are to be a respected clinician and\/or researcher at the end of your training and throughout your career, able to work <\/span>autonomously and keep up to date, then you need to be clear from the outset that you need to take responsibility for your own learning.<\/span><\/p>\n

An induction day with all students is arranged during registration week to explain in more detail the expectations and the responsibility for learning that students will have to take.<\/span><\/p>\n

All students are allocated an academic member of staff as Academic advisor, under the Academic advisory system of the University. Personal development planning is supported by meetings with Academic advisors, dissertation supervisor and Clinical Director. Additionally, academic staff post \u2018office hours\u2019 during which students may call for discussion about any matter pertaining to the programmes or curriculum <\/span>content without an appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Students are strongly encouraged to make use of the extensive practical facilities in their spare time to secure their practical skills, and equipment is made as accessible as possible within the limits of security.<\/span><\/p>\n

From the first day of the programme, you need to recognise that you will have a <\/span>fulltime workload. Direct contact time with staff must be supplemented with your own independent study if you are to complete the programme successfully.<\/span><\/p>\n

Each credit of the 180 credit MSc or the 120 credit Postgraduate Diploma represents ten hours of student work and effort.<\/span><\/p>\n

What you achieve while you are a student here will depend upon how much you make of the excellent facilities available to you\u2014the library, the IT clusters, helpful staff, and practical and laboratory facilities which you can and should use frequently (available between the hours of 8am and 8pm).<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, please note that by accepting a place on this programme, you have entered into a contract with the University. You are expected to adopt a professional attitude to your studies, adhere to the School of Health Code of Conduct and attend all <\/span>lectures, practicals and timetabled activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

This programme handbook is absolutely central to your studies. It provides you with <\/span>key information about the degree content, what the intended learning outcomes are <\/span>and how we assess whether you have achieved them, what is expected of you as a <\/span>student and what you can expect from staff. It directs you to other useful sources of <\/span>information. It is, in part, a record that you keep of exactly what you studied in the <\/span>programme. If there are changes to course content, you will be given additional sections. It is important for you to have an accurate record of exactly what your cohort has studied: apart from your transcript of marks, future employers, particularly in other countries, may like more detail of your course content.<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary of MSc\/PG Diploma Audiology<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

The MSc Audiology programme (180 credits) consists of seven 15 credit units and one 30 credit unit, with a 60 credit dissertation. The PG Diploma (120 credits) does not include the dissertation.<\/span><\/p>\n

The MSc\/PG Diploma Units are:<\/span><\/p>\n

PCHN 60041 Auditory Science<\/span><\/p>\n

PCHN 64250 Adult Auditory Rehabilitation and Management PCHN 69411 Adult Auditory Assessment<\/span><\/p>\n

PCHN 60022 Vestibular Assessment and Management PCHN 60052 Paediatric Audiology<\/span><\/p>\n

PCHN 60060 Professional Practice- includes 1 week of clinical placement<\/span><\/p>\n

PCHN 60170 Research Methods<\/span><\/p>\n

PCHN 61610 Dissertation – MSc only (coordinator Dr Kai Uus; individual supervisor allocated during programme)<\/span><\/p>\n

For detailed specifications, including aims, intended learning outcomes and content for each Unit in the Course Unit handbook.
\nFor details of and requirements for the Dissertation, see the Dissertation Handbook.<\/span>
\nFor details of and requirements for the Practicals, see the Practicals Handbook.<\/span>
\nFor details of and requirements for Clinical Placements, see the Clinical Handbook.<\/span><\/p>\n

One credit equates to 10 hours of \u2018student effort\u2019, which includes formal teaching, accessing literature, private study, and preparation for examinations. Thus, for <\/span>example, the MSc involves approximately 1800 hours of student effort, making it full time across the year when taken as a one year programme.<\/span><\/p>\n

Full-time MSc students complete all Units and the research dissertation within one academic year, with presentation of their dissertation in early September. (See the Dissertation Handbook for more detailed information on the Dissertation). For PG Diploma students who do not have resit examinations, the programme ends after the June Examination Board (i.e. after the May\/June examination period).<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2024\/25 we merged 2 programmes (MSc Audiology & MSc Advanced Audiology Studies) to one programme with 3 pathways:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2981\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Audiology (General)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2981\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Audiology (Advanced)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2981\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Audiology (Paediatric)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Audiology (General Pathway)<\/b>\u00a0provides a conventional audiology curriculum with fixed modules worth 120 credits: Auditory Science; Adult Auditory Assessment; Adult Auditory Management & Rehabilitation; Paediatric Audiology; Vestibular Assessment & Management; Professional Practice; Research Methods.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For those wishing to do an MSc, there\u2019s also a 60-credit Dissertation module\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Audiology (Advanced Pathway<\/b>)\u00a0provides a curriculum for advanced audiology roles in clinical management, clinical practice, teaching and research if you are already a practicing audiologist. There are three \u201cAdvanced\u201d option bundles to choose from, which will be detailed in your Welcome Letter information. The candidate can select one of the three option bundles, which include customary Audiology modules: Auditory Science; Adult Auditory Assessment; Adult Auditory Management & Rehabilitation; Paediatric Audiology; Vestibular Assessment & Management; specialist optional modules such as Adults with Complex Needs; multi-disciplinary optional modules such as Dementia – A Person Centred Approach to Enhancing Care, Support; Well-being or Health Policy, Strategy & Leadership; and paediatric optional modules Effective Amplification in Infants & Children; Language Acquisition; Developing Deaf Child; Paediatric Hearing Assessment; Children with Complex Needs; and Changing Paediatric Hearing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For those wishing to do an MSc dissertation, there\u2019s also a 60-credit Dissertation module and Research Methods (15 credits) is mandatory. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Audiology (Paediatric Pathway)<\/b>\u00a0provides a curriculum for paediatric audiology roles if you are already a practising audiologist. There are three \u201cPaediatric\u201d option bundles to choose from, which will be detailed in your Welcome Letter information. The candidate can select one of the three option bundles, which include Paediatric modules such as Effective Amplification in Infants & Children; Language Acquisition; Developing Deaf Child; Paediatric Assessment; Children with Complex Needs; Changing Paediatric Hearing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For those wishing to do an MSc dissertation, there\u2019s also a 60-credit Dissertation module and Research Methods (15 credits) is mandatory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Clinical Competence<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

It is very important that all students recognize that the MSc or PG Diploma in Audiology DOES NOT lead to a qualification to work clinically in Audiology. It is an academic degree that provides some exposure to basic audiology procedures through practical classes and two weeks of clinical placement, but it does not provide clinical competency training. If students want to train as an Audiologist, Clinical Scientist or Hearing Aid Dispenser (all terms used to describe different professionals within Audiology) they must complete an additional clinical training programme. See below for a summary of current career pathways and training in order to be eligible for registration in the UK:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Title<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nQualification<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nRegistering Body<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hearing Aid Dispenser<\/span><\/td>\nFoundation Degree in Audiology* OR BSc (Hons) in Audiology OR BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science (Audiology) OR MSc\/PG Dip in Audiology + CCC**<\/span><\/td>\nState registration with Health Care Professions Council<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Audiologist<\/span><\/td>\nBSc (Hons) in Audiology OR BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science (Audiology) OR MSc\/PG Dip + CCC<\/span><\/td>\nVoluntary registration with Registration Council of Clinical Physiologists<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clinical Scientist<\/span><\/td>\nMSc in Clinical Science + Certificate of Clinical Attainment***, OR Accredited MSc in Audiology + BAA HTS****, OR Certificate of Equivalence*****<\/span><\/td>\nState registration with Health Care Professions Council<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

* Not provided by The University of Manchester<\/span>
\n** Certificate of Clinical Competence<\/span>
\n*** Completed through National School of Healthcare Science and is part of Scientific Training Programme<\/span>
\n**** British Academy of Audiology Higher Training Scheme<\/span>
\n***** See Academy for Healthcare Science<\/span><\/p>\n

For those students interested in registering as a Hearing Aid Dispenser or Audiologist the Certificate of Clinical Competence may be available starting September 2016. It is likely due to placement capacity restrictions there will be competitive entry onto the CCC programme. More details about training and career progression within Audiology will be covered in week one of the course. Students who are particularly interested in completing the CCC programme should discuss this with the Clinical Director as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key People<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Members of the PDT team and ManCAD staff who contribute to the teaching and\/or dissertation supervision are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nOffice<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTeams<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nEmail<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dr Richard Baker<\/span><\/td>\nB2.14<\/span><\/td>\n2753388<\/span><\/td>\nrichard.baker@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dr Siobhan Brennan<\/span><\/td>\nB1.2A<\/span><\/td>\n2758677<\/span><\/td>\nsiobhan.brennan@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Debbie Cane\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nB2.13<\/span><\/td>\n2758679<\/span><\/td>\ndebbie.cane@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dr Samuel Couth\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nB1.9<\/span><\/td>\n2756924<\/span><\/td>\nsamuel.couth@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alice Crutchley\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nA4.11<\/span><\/td>\n2753253<\/span><\/td>\nalice.crutchley@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bridget Goodier\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nB2.16\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n2753434<\/span><\/td>\nbridget.goodier@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dr Antje Heinrich<\/span><\/td>\nB2.13\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n2758679<\/span><\/td>\nantje.heinrich@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dr Reza Hoseinabadi\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nB2.7\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3061757<\/span><\/td>\nReza.hoseinabadi@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dr Karolina Kluk – de Kort<\/span><\/td>\nB2.15\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n2753371<\/span><\/td>\nkarolina.kluk-de-<\/span>kort@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Verity Langlands<\/span><\/td>\nB2.16<\/span><\/td>\n2758679<\/span><\/td>\nverity.langlands@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dr Rebecca Millman<\/span><\/td>\nB2.8\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n2753387<\/span><\/td>\nrebecca.millman@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prof Kevin Munro\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nA3.11\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n2753360<\/span><\/td>\nkevin.munro@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dr Garreth Prendergast<\/span><\/td>\nA3.16<\/span><\/td>\n2758586<\/span><\/td>\ngarreth.prendergast@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prof Chris Plack<\/span><\/td>\nB1.23<\/span><\/td>\n2753373<\/span><\/td>\nchris.plack@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lucy Pennington<\/span><\/td>\nA4.11<\/span><\/td>\n2753253<\/span><\/td>\nlucy.pennington@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gabrielle Saunders\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nA3.16<\/span><\/td>\n2753386<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dr Michael Stone\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n2758583<\/span><\/td>\nmichael.stone@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dr Kai Uus<\/span><\/td>\nB2.1<\/span><\/td>\n2758282<\/span><\/td>\nkai.uus@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dr Anisa Visram<\/span><\/td>\nA3.09\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3061758<\/span><\/td>\nanisa.visram@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dr Tim Wilding<\/span><\/td>\nB2.10\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n2758286<\/span><\/td>\ntimothy.wilding@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


\nSECTION A : Programme Structure<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

This specification is the formal description of the programme of study, approved by the University\u2019s quality assurance procedures and by external quality monitoring<\/span>
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General Information<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
Award<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nProgramme Title\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nDuration<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nMode of study<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSc\/PG Diploma<\/span><\/td>\nAudiology<\/span><\/td>\n1 year\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFull time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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School<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSchool of Health<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Faculty<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nBiological, Medical & Health Sciences\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Awarding Institution<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nThe University of Manchester<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Programme Accreditation<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nBAA and HCPC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Relevant QAA benchmark(s)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nHealthcare Programmes: Audiology<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Aims of the Programme<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

The programme aims to:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
01.<\/span><\/td>\noffer students a broad and thorough education in the identification,\u00a0assessment, rehabilitation and management of adults and children with audiological and vestibular dysfunction, with a critical and evaluative understanding of the underlying scientific, medical, public health and disability knowledge base<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\ndevelop practical skills in students such that they are equipped to progress to\u00a0a clinical competency year in health or other services<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03.<\/span><\/td>\nmeet the requirements of potential employers in the NHS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\ndevelop further research and critical skills by undertaking a piece of original\u00a0research (MSc only)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Intended Learning Outcomes of the Programme<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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A. Knowledge & Understanding<\/span><\/h3>\n

Students will be able to:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

A1.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nDemonstrate systematic understanding and critical awareness of current problems\/new insights of normal and abnormal auditory and vestibular function and behaviour in children and adults<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A2.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nDemonstrate systematic understanding of the pathological processes\u00a0which affect auditory and vestibular function, and their effects on individuals and families<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A3.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nDemonstrate critical awareness of the approaches and techniques for\u00a0identification, assessment and rehabilitation of hearing and balance\u00a0disorders<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A4.<\/span><\/td>\nDemonstrate systematic understanding of the acoustic and\u00a0psychoacoustic basis of audiology, and of the calibration and physical specifications of equipment used in the identification, assessment and rehabilitation of hearing and balance disorders<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A5.<\/span><\/td>\nCritically evaluate the evidence-based and current research literature for\u00a0audiology from both scientific and professional viewpoints<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A6.<\/span><\/td>\nDemonstrate a systematic understanding of research methods and statistical techniques in order to evaluate critically current research and\u00a0advanced scholar in the discipline.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Learning & Teaching Processes (to allow students to achieve intended learning outcomes)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nAssessment (of intended learning outcomes)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lectures (A1-A6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nUnseen exams with some seen components (A1-A5)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Demonstrations (A4, A6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nAssignments (A1, A2, A3, A5, A6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Practical classes (A3, A4)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nOSCEs (A3, A4)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Research seminars, topic presentations, dissertation supervision (MSc only); (A5)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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B. Intellectual Skills<\/span><\/h3>\n

Students will be able to:<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

B1.<\/span><\/td>\nidentify key issues in professionally-related areas<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B2.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\ncritically review research articles, including the research methodology used<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B3.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nidentify gaps in knowledge and formulate appropriate research questions<\/span>
\n(MSc only)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B4.<\/span><\/td>\nmake informed choices of research methodology<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B5.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\ncommunicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to specialist and\u00a0non-specialist audiences<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B6.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\ndesign, carry out and present a research project\/dissertation\u2014MSc only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B7<\/span><\/td>\ncritically evaluate arguments, assumptions, concepts and data<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Learning & Teaching Processes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nAssessment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Individual supervision and formative feedback, case presentations, topic presentations, completion of PADPs, academic advisorials, group work and group discussion, teaching tutorials, assignments (B1-B7)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nDissertation (B2-B4, B6, B7),<\/span>
\nassignments (B1, B3, B4, B7),<\/span>
\nProfessional Development Portfolio<\/span>
\n(B1), presentations (B5, B7),<\/span>
\nwritten examinations (B1, B2, B5,<\/span>
\nB7)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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C. Practical Skills<\/span><\/h3>\n

Students will be able to:<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

C1.<\/span><\/td>\ntake an observational and supervised participatory role in audiology clinics in<\/span>
\nthe NHS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C2.<\/span><\/td>\ndemonstrate skills in pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, hearing aid fitting, verification and evaluation procedures, paediatric hearing tests, balance tests, speech hearing tests, ear impression-taking, earmould modifications, otoscopy, tuning fork tests, and other clinical test skills, acoustics and psycho-acoustics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C3.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\ncarry out appropriate audiometric calibration measurements<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Learning & Teaching Processes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nAssessment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Practicals (C2, C3), clinical placements and tutorials (C1)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nOSCEs, practical reports (C2, C3), Professional Development Portfolio, placement supervisor\u2019s report (C1)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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D. Transferable Skills and Personal Qualities<\/span><\/h3>\n

Students will be able to:<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

D1.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nuse library and computer facilities to access relevant information D2. communicate effectively in writing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D2.<\/span><\/td>\ncommunicate effectively in writing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D3.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nmanage self-learning<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D4.<\/span><\/td>\nunderstand confidentiality issues<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D5.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nmanage time and work to deadlines<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D6.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nreflect upon own performance and adjust actions and learning accordingly<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D7.<\/span><\/td>\nuse software to manage and analyse data<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D8.<\/span><\/td>\npursue personal needs for continued professional development<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D9.<\/span><\/td>\nexercise initiative and personal responsibility<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D10.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nmake decisions in complex and unpredictable contexts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D11.<\/span><\/td>\nparticipate effectively in complex teams<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D12.<\/span><\/td>\nwork towards employment as an audiologist in the healthcare sector<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Learning & Teaching Processes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nAssessment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Directed reading (D1), assignments (D1, D2, D5), PDP, Personal and Clinical tutorials (D1, D6) self-directed learning (D3), lectures and practicals (D4, D7), project\u2014MSc only (D3, D4, D5, D7), clinical<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nEssays and presentations (D2, D3), dissertation\u2014MSc only (D1-D7), assignments, placement supervisor reports (D6, D8-D12), Professional Development Portfolio (D6, D8-D12), written examinations (D1-D3), professional studies assignment (D4), assignments (D5), research methods assignments (D7).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Structure of the Programme<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Eight compulsory Units of 15\/30 credits each, common to PG Diploma and MSc; dissertation for MSc Programme structure and credits<\/span><\/td>\nCredits<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Auditory Science<\/span>
\nAdult Auditory Rehabilitation and Management<\/span>
\nAdult Auditory Assessment<\/span>
\nVestibular Assessment and Management<\/span>
\nPaediatric Audiology<\/span>
\nResearch Methods<\/span>
\nProfessional Practices<\/span>
\nDissertation<\/span><\/td>\n		15<\/span>
\n30<\/span>
\n15<\/span>
\n15<\/span>
\n15<\/span>
\n15<\/span>
\n15<\/span>
\n60<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The detailed specifications, including aims, intended learning outcomes and content <\/span>for each unit can be found in the programme Blackboard Space under \u2018Course Unit <\/span>Outlines\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Award of MSc and PG Diploma<\/span><\/h3>\n

The PG Diploma will be awarded to candidates who have satisfied the examiners in all units of the programme (120 credits).<\/span><\/p>\n

The MSc will be awarded to candidates who have satisfied the examiners in all units and the dissertation (180 credits).<\/span><\/p>\n

Transfer from PG Diploma to MSc<\/span><\/h3>\n

It may be possible, under certain circumstances, for a student to transfer from the PG Diploma to the MSc. This would enable them to explore, in-depth, a specific aspect of Audiology practice, policy, research or education in the form of a 12,000-15,000 words Dissertation (60 credits).<\/span><\/p>\n

Such a transfer will depend upon:<\/span><\/p>\n