BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science Audiology (direct entry to final year, non-apprenticeship route) at Aston University

This is a direct entry into the final year of our Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc (Hons) programme, is designed specifically for student apprentices who have previously completed the Foundation Degree in Hearing Aid Audiology FDSc at Aston University, or a similar course at a recognised UK institution. You’ll gain direct entry into the final year of our BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology) course, where you will learn a blend of healthcare sciences, audiology, clinical practice and applied research methods. By continuing to work full-time while you study; you will be able to earn while you progress in your career.

Faculty: College of Health and Life Sciences  |  Department: School of Healthcare Science  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In the audiology direct entry to final year, you will study the following core module: Dissertation - This module aims to allow students to apply research methods skills within the context of a final-year dissertation. This will demonstrate the following skills: critical writing, thinking appraisal skills, literature searching, and information synthesis.

Career pathways

Our Audiology degree is valued by some of the best-known companies in the world. Recent graduates have successfully secured careers with employers such as Boots, Specsavers, Hearwell Audiology Clinic, Hidden Hearing, and NHS including East Kent Hospitals, University NHS Foundation Trust, Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Wye Valley NHS Trust, and Royal Berkshire Foundation NHS Trust.

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