Course contact details
UG AUDIO
Email:ug.audiology@manchester.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)161 529 4563
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL
Healthcare Science (Audiology)
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 21 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Our three-year BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) course offers practitioner-level training and a qualification approved and accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS), allowing you to work within both the NHS and the independent sector.
You will study the theoretical, practical and clinical aspects of audiology that are needed to practice as an audiologist and hearing aid dispenser.
The course includes topics and placements in closely related healthcare science areas such as neurophysiology and vision sciences in Year 1. Teaching and Learning will be delivered using a variety of methods, including: interactive lectures, videos, examples classes, tutorial sessions, laboratory classes and projects. The course contains strong practical and clinical elements in every year.
This is a demanding fulltime clinical programme. A typical week of study will include up to 37-hours of timetabled learning activity (including directed and self-directed learning).
In Year 2, you will learn about inter-professional practice in group workshops with students from other healthcare professions. Studying alongside other healthcare professionals will equip you to be a 21st century health practitioner working in diverse multidisciplinary teams.
In addition to learning degree-level skills and core audiology academic content, you will have 48 weeks combined of placements and in house clinical skills training. Placements, and clinical skills training is included in all three years of the course, with substantial clinical skills training taking place in our Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD) laboratories.
Clinical placement attendance is a mandatory part of the course. Due to the clinical demands of the course, you are required to attend clinical placements, or on-campus clinical skills teaching and assessments, outside of normal term-time teaching periods.
Our clinical placement network is large and covers the North West England region. Some placements can require overnight accommodation and travel in excess of 90 mins one way. Please see the additional expenses section for details for full details.
Throughout this course, you will use the skills you develop to assess and treat patients in clinics offering a range of audiology services, while under expert supervision. This is undertaken in independent sector training placements and NHS training placements.
Modules
Assessment method
We use a range of methods to assess your knowledge, including:
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written assignments
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reflective writing
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creative reflection
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poster presentations
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oral presentations
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oral vivas
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group tasks
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problem-based learning and team-based learning
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case studies
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OSCE practical skills examinations
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formal end-of-semester examinations.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 21 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B611
- Institution code:
- M20
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Manchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B611
- Institution code:
- M20
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelABB
ABB including one science subject from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive.
Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, any offer will be based on three A Levels, and any additional A Levels won’t be included in your offer. Any offer will normally be based on three A Levels taken in the same sitting and based on your qualification portfolio. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required.
Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.
Typical Contextual Offer: BBB including one science subject from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive.
Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, any offer will be based on three A Levels, and any additional A Levels won’t be included in your offer. Any offer will normally be based on three A Levels taken in the same sitting and based on your qualification portfolio. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required.
Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.
Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive.
Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, any offer will be based on three A Levels, and any additional A Levels won’t be included in your offer. Any offer will normally be based on three A Levels taken in the same sitting and based on your qualification portfolio. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required.
Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.
Typical Contextual Offer: BBB including one science subject from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive.
Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, any offer will be based on three A Levels, and any additional A Levels won’t be included in your offer. Any offer will normally be based on three A Levels taken in the same sitting and based on your qualification portfolio. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required.
Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.
T LevelNot accepted
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish Higher
We require grades ABBBB including a science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology or Applied Science).
If you have not studied National 5 qualifications, we would expect you to have studied English and mathematics at Higher level.
If you have not studied National 5 qualifications, we would expect you to have studied English and mathematics at Higher level.
AS
AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.
Access to HE Diploma
We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course.
The specific course requirements are: an overall of 60 credits are required, with 45 Level 3 credits awarded at Distinction. 15 credits at Distinction must be in a science subject. You should also meet our standard GCSE requirements.
We welcome applicants completing an Access to HE course in a health or science-related subject.
We consider Access courses to be suitable for mature applicants who have been out of full-time education and have had no previous access to higher education. We will consider applications on an individual basis taking into account other factors such as other educational achievements, life experience and skills.
Students educated up to GCSE level who have only taken a one-year Access course will not normally be accepted.
The specific course requirements are: an overall of 60 credits are required, with 45 Level 3 credits awarded at Distinction. 15 credits at Distinction must be in a science subject. You should also meet our standard GCSE requirements.
We welcome applicants completing an Access to HE course in a health or science-related subject.
We consider Access courses to be suitable for mature applicants who have been out of full-time education and have had no previous access to higher education. We will consider applications on an individual basis taking into account other factors such as other educational achievements, life experience and skills.
Students educated up to GCSE level who have only taken a one-year Access course will not normally be accepted.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including least a minimum of five GCSES/iGCSES overall including grade 5/B in Mathematics and grade 6/B in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science, with all others at grade C/4 or above. Thismust include English Language. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language.
Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the admissions team in your academic School/Department for clarification.
For applicants whose status has been confirmed as WP+ using the University's Contextual Data Eligibility tool , we will allow an overall reduction of 2 grades on the full GCSE requirements. Please note, however, that no individual subject should be lower than C/4.
For applicants whose status has been confirmed as WP++ using the University's Contextual Data Eligibility tool , we will allow an overall reduction of 4 grades on the full GCSE requirements. Please note, however, that no individual subject should be lower than C/4.
Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the admissions team in your academic School/Department for clarification.
For applicants whose status has been confirmed as WP+ using the University's Contextual Data Eligibility tool , we will allow an overall reduction of 2 grades on the full GCSE requirements. Please note, however, that no individual subject should be lower than C/4.
For applicants whose status has been confirmed as WP++ using the University's Contextual Data Eligibility tool , we will allow an overall reduction of 4 grades on the full GCSE requirements. Please note, however, that no individual subject should be lower than C/4.
Scottish Advanced Higher
We require grades ABBBB including a science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology or Applied Science).
If you have not studied National 5 qualifications, we would expect you to have studied English and mathematics at Higher level
If you have not studied National 5 qualifications, we would expect you to have studied English and mathematics at Higher level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD
We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in Applied Science or Health and Social Care. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD alongside one A-level in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology at grade B.
Extended Project
The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.
OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaDD
We consider the Technical Diploma for entry provided it is in Applied Science or Health and Social Care. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades DD alongside one A-level in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology at grade B.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 34
34 points overall. 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects incluing one higher subject in a science eg Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology or Applied Science.
Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.
Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We welcome and recognise the value of the Baccalaureate Wales and accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A Level entry requirements.
For applicants who have studied the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (pre-2023), this qualification will still be accepted in lieu of one A-level (normally the lowest A-level grade listed).
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification, please contact the admissions team.
The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A Level entry requirements.
For applicants who have studied the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (pre-2023), this qualification will still be accepted in lieu of one A-level (normally the lowest A-level grade listed).
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification, please contact the admissions team.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD
We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in Applied Science or other science-based subject. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDD.
We will consider the National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care provided this is achieved with grades DDD and is offered alongside one A-level in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology at grade B.
We will consider the National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care provided this is achieved with grades DDD and is offered alongside one A-level in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology at grade B.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)M
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma at grade M alongide two A-levels at grades AB, one of which must be in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology .
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDDD
We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in Applied Science or other science-based subject . Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades DDD.
We will consider the Technical Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care provided this is achieved with grades DDD and is offered alongside one A-level in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology at grade B.
We will consider the Technical Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care provided this is achieved with grades DDD and is offered alongside one A-level in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology at grade B.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D
We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate at grade D alongide two A-levels at grades AB, one of which must be in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology .
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma at grade M alongide two A-levels at grades AB, one of which must be in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateD
We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate at grade D alongide two A-levels at grades AB, one of which must be in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme:
Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme in Science are required to achieve AAB and an EAP score of B. INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester students are required to attend an interview.
Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation year in Science are required to achieve AAB and an EAP score of A. NCUK international foundation students are required to attend an interview.
For all foundation year applicants we consider the full educational background. A decision about suitability will not be taken solely on the foundation year completed, and will include all prior qualifications. Applicants should pass the foundation programme at the first attempt as resits may not be considered.
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- If your application is successful, we will require you to comply with an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as advised by the Department of Health.
- Health Checks
- We are mindful of the health of both our students and of the public, with whom healthcare students come into contact on placement. Consequently, if your application is successful, we will require you to comply with a confidential health screening as advised by the Department of Health. Health screening will be undertaken by the Student Occupational Health Service who will advise on any follow-up vaccination or other intervention that may be indicated. See the HEOPS 'standards of medical fitness to train guidance' for more information.
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | 7.0, with no component less than 7.0 |
All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either: GCSE/IGCSE English Language grade 4/C, or; IELTS 7.0 wit no less than 7.0 in any one component, or; An acceptable equivalent qualification. Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification. If you need to improve your English language skills to meet the entry requirements for your academic course, the University Centre for Academic English (UCAE) summer pre-sessional courses can help. Check if your academic course offers the option of taking a pre-sessional course on the UCAE page . The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student requiring a visa to study in the UK must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language (common European Framework (CEFR B2 level) to be granted a Student Route visa (previously known as a Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. In addition, our academic Schools/Departments may require applicants to demonstrate English proficiency above the B2 level.https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/language-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We operate contextual admissions meaning many applicants receive an offer and are admitted at least one grade below standard entry requirements. Entry requirements for applicants meeting contextual admissions criteria are listed next to the standard entry requirements on course profiles.
Contextual admissions means we consider your application in context helping us to ensure everyone has a fair chance of getting into Manchester. The data we use is automatically provided on your UCAS form.
International entry requirements
The University welcomes applications from appropriately qualified candidates across the world. We value global talent and are proud to receive applications from a wide range of educational systems and national backgrounds.
Because international qualifications vary widely, it is not possible for us to list entry information for every country on this page. If your country is not listed below, please contact us and a member of our team will be happy to assist you: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/contact-international-team/ https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/country-specific-information/
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Fees and funding
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