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US6721002 - BACHELOR OF AUDIOLOGY WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    The programme is designed to produce audiologists who are knowledgeable and able to practise in the field of audiology to fulfil the needs of public and private sectors. This programme includes the theoretical and practical (clinical) learning experience through our core, university and elective courses to equip the students to be competent as a practising audiologist. Thus, students will acquire the necessary academic qualification to become professional audiologists and play their role as part of the healthcare team.


    School of Health Sciences,
    Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
    https://health.usm.my/

     

    Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters 
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • STPMKPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM)DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS
      STPM:

      i. Pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Examination with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade C+ (NGMP 2.33) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics T

      AND

      iii. Obtain at least Band 3.0 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.

      AND

      iv. Excel in the interview assessment.
      KPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Pass the KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade C+ (2.33) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      AND

      iii. Obtain at least Band 3.0 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.

      AND

      iv. Excel in the interview assessment.
      DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS:

      Possess a Diploma in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75.

      OR

      Pass A-Level with a minimum score of 10 and obtain at least Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Pass the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum total score of 24 and obtain at least a score of 4 at Higher Level (HL) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Pass AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate score of 45 and obtain at least Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Possess other equivalent qualifications recognized as equivalent and endorsed by the University Senate.

      AND

      Obtain at least Band 3.0 in MUET or an equivalent English language qualification.

      AND

      Excel in the interview assessment.

  • FEES

    • TYPE OF FEESAMOUNT (RM)
      TYPE OF FEES: Tuition Fees
      AMOUNT (RM):

      900.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      480.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Per semester
      AMOUNT (RM):

      1,380.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE OF FEES: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Semester 1

      • Malay Language IV
      • General English 1
      • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
      • Structure and Function of Human I
      • Anatomy and Physiology for Hearing and Speech I
      • Basic Linguistics
      • Language Development
      • Elective Course 

      Semester 2

      • Core Entrepreneurship
      • Structure and Function of Human II
      • Developmental Psychology for Speech and Hearing
      • Clinical Bases for Audiology and Speech Pathology
      • Anatomy and Physiology for Hearing and Speech II
      • Psychoacoustics
      • Basic Audiology Techniques
      • Elective Course 

       

       

    • Semester 1

      • Philosophy and Current Issues
      • General English 2
      • Introduction to Communication Disorders 3 GTA208 Pediatric Audiology
      • Acoustic and Phonetics
      • Pediatric for Hearing and Speech
      • Abnormal Psychology
      • Advanced Audiology Techniques
      • Neurology for Hearing and Speech

      Semester 2

      • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
      • Pediatric Audiology
      • Audiology Clinic I
      • Otology
      • Hearing Screening
      • Basic Hearing Amplification Technology
      • Electrophysiological Tests

    • Semester 1

      • Co-curriculum 
      • Counselling for Communication Disorders
      • Research Methodology
      • Advanced Hearing Amplification Technology
      • Audiology Clinic II
      • Evaluation of Balance System
      • Elective courses

      Semester 2

      • Biostatistics
      • Learning Disabilities
      • Audiology Clinic III
      • Basic Medical Management for Audiologist and Speech Pathologist
      • Audiological Rehabilitation

    • Semester 1

      • Research Project
      • Noise and Hearing
      • Audiology Clinic IV
      • Audiology Clinical Placement

      Semester 2

      • Research Project
      • Ethics and Professionalism in Audiology
      • Audiology Clinic V
      • Practice Management and Seminar in Audiology

       

       

       



  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Medical rehabilitation officer (hearing)
    • Clinical audiologist
    • Science officer
    • Research officer
    • Technical advisor for medical and health products and instrumentation

     

    Related Industries

    • Health
    • Government agencies
    • Education

Postgraduate

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel: +604-653 6309 / 6027 / 2606 / 2946 / 2958
Fax: +604-653 2931

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