Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Hearing Aid Audiology
About this course
FdSc in Hearing Aid Audiology, a Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Hearing Aid Audiology degree focused on audiological theory and clinical interventions. The programme provides eligibility for registration by the Health and Care Professions Council and meets the standards for Hearing Aid Dispensers in the independent sector and Associate Practitioners in Audiology within the NHS.
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Entry requirements
Entry onto the Foundation Degree has to be supported by an employer who agrees to provide you with a suitably qualified and experienced clinical educator or supervisor. Students may be required to attend for interview at which the appropriateness of their previous individual experience and learning will be considered prior to being allocated a place. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check : Yes – this must be verified by your employer. You must be in sufficiently good mental and physical health to be able to practise without risk to themselves or others verified by your employer. Mature Students (>21 years old) Alternative relevant educational experience will be considered for mature students, including the Hearing Care Assistant Course, experience in working with people, administration, finance and management. Please contact the admission tutor directly by email at Donna.corrigan@dmu.ac.uk . Requirements Minimum 18 years old 32 UCAS points from at least one science A level or equivalent Pass at equivalent BTEC courses (BTECs can be taken alongside, or in place of, GCSEs and A levels) GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C/4 or level 2 Mathematics and English equivalent
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 30%
- Health associate professionals: 20%
- Nursing Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Other Health Professionals: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 8%
- North West: 18%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 12%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 5%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 20%
- A degree: 40%
- Other HE qualification: 40%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a hearing aid dispenser.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Hearing Aid Audiology at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £48,000.
What do graduates of Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Hearing Aid Audiology at De Montfort University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Is Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Hearing Aid Audiology at De Montfort University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a hearing aid dispenser.
How many students continue on Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Hearing Aid Audiology at De Montfort University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.