M.Sc. (Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation)
Master of Science in Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation

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M.Sc. Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation or Master of Science in Audiology and speech Rehabilitation is a post graduate Audiology course. Audiology is the science of hearing and the study of hearing loss. It encompasses a wide variety of subjects, such as acoustics, noise pollution, diseases and defects of the ear, and the effects of hearing loss on a child's development of speech and language. Speech-language pathology involves the study and management of communication disorders. These disorders may be developmental (delayed) or acquired (after a stroke or head injury) and also include problems such as stuttering and articulation disorders. The course study identifies the abnormalities associated with human speech, language, and hearing. The candidates are exposed to anatomy and physiology of hearing along with methods to improve their transcription and linguistic skills.

M.Sc. Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation Eligibility      

• B.Sc. or any equivalent degree with minimum 50% marks
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

M.Sc. Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation Syllabus

The following are study related subjects:-

M.Sc. Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation Colleges

• Rehabilitation Council of India
• All India Institute of Speech and Hearing
• Sri Ramachandra University / Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute

M.Sc. Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation Course Suitability

• The course is suitable for those who have good verbal and written communication skills which are needed to interact with clients and other health care professionals.
• They should have patience as they have to communicate with patients and families suffering the effects of hearing loss and must be able to approach people with sensitivity.
• Candidates should be able to effectively communicate diagnostic test results, diagnoses, and proposed treatments in a manner easily understood by their clients.
• They should be able to administer and interpret standardized self-report measures of communication difficulties and of psychosocial and behavioral adjustment to auditory dysfunction.

How is M.Sc. Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation Course Beneficial?

• It is beneficial for those who are interested in working in hearing, speech and language therapy. These speech-language-hearing careers may include an audiologist, speech and language pathologist, a speech-language-hearing specialist and more.
• The Course helps the candidate to gain advanced knowledge in disabilities associated with hearing and speech.
• They can also provide appropriate individual and group adjustment counseling related to hearing loss for individuals with hearing impairment and their families.
• Candidates can plan and implement in-service and public-information programs for allied professionals and other interested individuals.

M.Sc. Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation Employment Areas

• Medical Hospitals & Clinics
• Special Schools (children who have problems such as autism, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment and other problems)
• Normal Schools
• Hearing Aid/ Cochlear Implant Industries
• Hearing Conservation Program in Industries
• Private Practice
• Centre for Disabled
• Community Care Centers
• Community Clinics
• Government Agencies
• Government Health Departments
• Hospitals