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Audiologists work with children and adults who suffer from hearing loss, tinnitus, or have problems with balance.
You'll need to complete a 3-year NHS Practitioner Training Programme in healthcare science (audiology). To work as an audiologist in the private sector, you'll need to do an audiology degree approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. You could join the postgraduate NHS Scientist Training Programme, if you already have a science degree. This is a 3-year course in clinical science, specialising in neurosensory sciences.
You'll usually need 2 or 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, including a science, for a degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.
Volunteering
You'll find it helpful to get some paid or voluntary experience in a healthcare setting before you apply for a course. You could contact the voluntary services co-ordinator at your local NHS trust for further advice. You'll need to register with the Health and Care Professions Council
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You could go on to specialise in areas like balance rehabilitation, cochlear implants, or assisting people with learning disabilities or dual sensory loss. With experience, you could lead a team, manage a unit, or move into a general management position in mainstream healthcare. You could also take on a research or teaching post at a university.
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