Course Overview
The B.Sc. in Audiology is an undergraduate program aimed at equipping students with the skills and knowledge required to assess and treat patients with hearing and balance disorders. The curriculum covers the anatomy and physiology of the ear, hearing aids, cochlear implants, audiological evaluation methods, and auditory rehabilitation. Graduates are prepared to work in diverse settings, including hospitals, clinics, hearing aid manufacturers, and research facilities, providing critical support to individuals with auditory and balance challenges.
Course Duration:
The course duration is typically 4 years, which includes 8 semesters of theoretical and practical training.
Syllabus:
The program is spread across 8 semesters that include theoretical instruction, lab sessions, and clinical internships.
Semester 1:
Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Audiology
Basic Electronics and Acoustics
Speech and Language Pathology
Semester 2:
Audiometric Testing
Hearing Aids and Technology
Pediatric Audiology
Psychoacoustics
Semester 3:
Advanced Diagnostic Audiology
Auditory Disorders
Rehabilitation Techniques
Clinical Practice in Audiology I
Semester 4:
Electrophysiological Techniques in Audiology
Hearing Implant Technologies
Community and Educational Audiology
Clinical Practice in Audiology II
Semester 5:
Balance Disorders and Management
Advanced Hearing Aids Technology
Auditory Processing Disorders
Research Methods in Audiology
Semester 6:
Cochlear Implants
Genetic and Pediatric Audiology
Noise and Hearing
Clinical Practice in Audiology III
Semester 7:
Professional Issues in Audiology
Advanced Clinical Practicum in Audiology
Seminar on Current Topics in Audiology
Research Project
Semester 8:
Internship
Comprehensive Viva
Thesis Submission
Average Fees:
₹30,000 – ₹1,50,000 per year, depending on the institution and location.
Exams to Attend:
Entry into the program is usually through merit-based selection or entrance exams. Some of the common entrance exams include:
NEET (for institutions that combine audiology with broader medical training)
AIISH Entrance Exam (All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore)
University-specific entrance exams
Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India:
All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysore
National Institute of Speech and Hearing (NISH), Thiruvananthapuram
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune
Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi
Institute of Speech and Hearing, Bangalore
Dr. S.R. Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing, Bangalore
Top Institutions in Kerala for B.Sc. in Audiology:
National Institute of Speech and Hearing (NISH), Thiruvananthapuram
Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi
Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur
Dr. S.R. Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing, Bangalore (nearby in Karnataka)
Government Medical College, Kozhikode