MSc Hearing Sciences at Queen Margaret University

Programme overview

The MSc Hearing Science is a non-clinical two-year course for science graduates aiming at research careers in academia or companies developing hearing technology. It shares much taught content with the MSc Audiology (Pre-Registration) but has no clinical placement and no route to clinical registration.

What you will study

Audiological Science (40 credits), Adult and Paediatric Audiological Assessment, Linguistics and Culture in Signed and Spoken Languages, Adult Aural Rehabilitation, Paediatric Aural Habilitation, Audiological Skills, Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation, Advanced Audiological Assessment, Multi-disciplinary Working, Research Methods and a 40-credit research dissertation.

Career pathways

Research careers within academic institutions or companies developing hearing technology and audiological equipment; also suits international students with existing clinical registration seeking advanced knowledge.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An upper second-class honours degree or above in a science or related subject (mathematics, physics, audio engineering, biological sciences, psychology, linguistics, speech and language therapy). Personal statement should show motivation, understanding of the profession and reflection on experience. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with no component below 6.5. Course stays open until capacity is reached.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,860 a year (2027/28). Scotland/RUK/ROI. Full-time; year 1 fee shown. Year 2: £8,860. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,860 a year (2027/28). Full-time; year 1 fee shown. Year 2: £19,860. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full time

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