Charles Darwin University
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
The Bachelor of Audiometry is an advanced degree for Diploma graduates seeking leadership roles in hearing healthcare. This program combines evidence-based practice, communication skills, and knowledge of hearing loss co-morbidities to prepare graduates for interdisciplinary healthcare teams and further postgraduate study.
Applicants must have successfully completed the VET Qualification HLT57415 Diploma of Audiometry. Students must demonstrate compliance with essential requirements including a national and/or international police check, current Working with Children check, completed Fitness to Practice statement, and current immunisation schedule before undertaking practical placements. English language proficiency requirements must be met through previous study in English, Australian secondary schooling completion, or approved English tests (IELTS 6.0 minimum, TOEFL 60 minimum, PTE 50 minimum). Current registration with AHPRA is required.
The course structure includes 240 credit points across core units, specialist electives, and general electives. Core units (110 cp) cover Counselling Theory and Micro Skills, Communication Skills, Chronic Conditions Management, Epidemiology and Statistics, Research and Evidence Based Practice, Communication Across the Lifespan, Rural and Remote Health, and two Health Science Community Practicum units (40 cp total). Specialist electives (30 cp) include Health Informatics, Social Media in Health Promotion, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Project Management, Neuroscience and Biological Bases of Behaviour, Design and Analysis of Biological Studies, and Exploring Public Health. General electives (20 cp) include Paediatric Audiology I and Advanced Rehabilitation. Students receive 80 cp block credit for completed Diploma of Audiometry.
Charles Darwin University is a top 100 university globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021) and holds five-star Australian university status for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024). CDU offers innovative, research-intensive education with flexible study options including online, on-campus, part-time, and full-time formats. The university provides comprehensive support through placement teams and health academics, ensuring students gain practical experience in real-world healthcare settings.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Audiometry are well-prepared for leadership roles within hearing healthcare, utilising the full scope of audiometric practice and contributing to interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The qualification serves as a strong foundation for further study in clinical audiology or related health sciences at the Master's level. Career opportunities include advanced audiometry practice, healthcare leadership positions, and specialisation in areas such as paediatric audiology or rehabilitation services.