M.Sc. (Speech and Hearing)
Master of Science in Speech and Hearing

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M.Sc. Speech and Hearing or Master of Science in Speech and Hearing is a two year post graduate programme. It is branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders. Its practitioners, who treat those with hearing loss and proactively prevent related damage, are audiologists.  Program focuses providing detailed information about the normal aspects of the auditory system as well as on differential diagnosis and differential management of auditory disorders.

Master of Science in Speech and Hearing 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.

 Master of Science in Speech and Hearing Colleges/Universities

• Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGI)
• Bangalore University
• Institute for Communicative and Cognitive Neuro Sciences (ICCONS)

Master of Science in Speech and Hearing Course Suitability

Candidates should be able to approach problems and have nature to provide support to patients and their families. They should possess are observation, concentration and record keeping. They should be able to effectively communicate diagnostic test results, interpretation, and proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by their patients, relatives and other staff. Candidates having interest for higher degree programs i.e. college and university level both in private and government institutions also are suitable for it.

How is Master of Science in Speech and Hearing Beneficial?

Course is beneficial for those who have good academic records plus interest for teaching can find jobs in universities and government agencies as teacher, or as administrators of speech and hearing programs. They can also run their own private units in form of clinics and hospitals etc. It provides a solid base for further higher degree programs in respective subjects for research work.

Master of Science in Speech and Hearing Employment Area / Job Type

Course provide professional services in a wide range of facilities, including public and private schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing care facilities, community and university clinics, private practice offices, state and local health departments, home care, adult day care centers, centers for the developmentally disabled, research laboratories, and industries.

Some job types are:

• Audiology-Technical Training Specialist
• Audiology Assistant/ Medical Assistant
• Clinic Services Representative
• Audiology Technician
• Assistant Professor of Audiology
• Health Technician (Audiology)
• Speech/ Audiology Specialist
• Manager-Audiology
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
• Interpreters and Translators
• Physical Therapist Assistants