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CONTENTS1. Introduction 03

2. Eligibility Norms 03

3. Selecting the Right College 04

4. Course Structure 05

5. International Appeal of the Course 06

6. Course and Career Prospects 07

7. Top Institutes for BSc Audiology 09

8. Top International institutes 09

INTRODUCTION

Everyone loves IPods and smartphones. But only some know that excessive use through headsets may lead to hearing

loss. In this fast paced life we may not notice it. But when we do, it may be a bit too late. Experts of hearing or audiologists step in to diagnose hearing loss and decide the course of treatment. An undergraduate course after 10+2 helps you become an audiologist. The 4-year BASLP (Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology) course prepares you to recognize, research and treat speech and hearing disorders.

Eligibility NormsStudents aspiring for undergraduation in audi-ology should have passed 10+2 with PCB in combination with either of the subjects like, Mathematics/ Statistics/Computer Science/Electronics/Psychology. The candidates fulfill-ing the eligibility criteria are expected to appear for institute-specific examinations.

FAST FACTSCourse: BASLP (Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology)/BSc (Speech and Hearing) Duration: 4 years (3 years + 1 year internship) Fee: Rs. 8595 (AIISH, Mysore: for first year/ Rs 7440 for SC/ST); Rs. 80,000 per annum (Institute of Health Sciences, Orissa) Scholarship: Rs 400/- per month for 10 months in a year -first 3 years (AIISH, Mysore) Top Institutes for Bachelor’s: AIMS, Delhi; AISH, Mysore; AYJ National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped Institutes for Master’s: National Institute of Speech & Hearing, Trivandrum; (AIISH), Mysore International institutes: Aston University, Swansea University, University of Southampton, University of Gothenburg; University of South Alabama; Illinois State University Top Recruiters: Hospitals/clinics; Special/regular schools; Early intervention centres; Academia & research; Own consultancy; Product companies (Starkey; MED-EL; Widex; Phonak; Unitron etc);

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However, at All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysore only students with 50% aggregate marks in any three subjects among Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics in 10+2 are eligible to appear for the national-level qualifying examination.

Selecting the Right CollegeDr (Prof ) Venkataraja Aithal, HOD - Speech & Hearing, Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences says choosing the appropriate institute is important. “Studying in a medical college or institute affiliated to a hospital gives expo-sure to cases referred from departments like ENT, oncology, psychiatry and paediatrics.” According to him, studying at a medical college gives you a lot of hands-on experience. “For instance, laryngectomy cases get referred to us, where the larynx, which is responsible for voice functions is removed in case of laryngeal cancer,” he said.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India financially supports AIISH which was set up in 1965. The institute grants a monthly scholarship of Rs 400 for the first ten months in a year until third year. The fourth year stipend is subject to the location of internship. The institute con-ducts two independent undergraduate programmess namely, BSc (Speech and Hearing) and Bachelor of Special Education BSEd (HI). The scholar-ship grant and duration is same for both the courses.

To meet the acute shortage of trained professionals in Speech and Audio therapy, SRM University recently started undergraduate course spanning four years accompanied with a year of internship. All India Institute of Medi-cal Sciences, Delhi and Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, also offer very good environment for study. See list of Top Institutes for BSc Audiology.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course imparts basic knowledge of communication disorder such as impair-ment in hearing, voice, fluency and asso-

ciated phonological disorders and mental retar-dation. The students are trained in research and clinical services simultaneously.

The first year introduces the students to Human Communication, Speech Language Development and Disorders and basic medical sciences related to speech and hearing. An equal weightage is given to practical learning during the first year at Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

As per the syllabus prescribed by Rehabili-tation Council of India, the second year stu-dent is exposed to speech pathology, audiology and applied subjects like Otorhinolaryngology.

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Clinical practical comprises work and viva-voice in speech pathology and audiology.

The third year training focuses on disorders pertaining to fluency, Adult Neurocommunication and Neuromotor Speech. By the end of third year students are trained in Rehabilitative and Paediatric Audiology.

The degree is awarded at the end of four years after compulsory internship training.

International Appeal of the CourseAudiologists are highly regarded overseas where many regular schools have an audiologist, available on call. The four-year undergraduate programme offered at international universities prepares students to take up profes-sional studies at graduate level. Advanced learning is necessary to attaining the National certification that is granted to PhD or AuD degree holders for practice in the US.

According to U.S News and World Report the top rank among careers is accredited to audiology. This highlights the demand for audiologist world-wide and the high standards set in its education. World Congress of Audiol-ogy is hosted internationally to exchange ideas between industrialist and educationists for the growth of audiology.

COURSE AND CAREER PROSPECTS

There are immense opportunities both in India and abroad for audiologists. “In India, the scope and opportunity for

BASLP professionals is even better than that of physiotherapists and dentists,” says Anupriya, Clinical Audiologist, Starkey Hearing Technolo-gies.

Postgraduate degree can be pursued to develop specialisation in the chosen field of interest. AIISH, Mysore awards a monthly stipend val-ued at 650 for first ten months. Students keen on research and teaching career pursue doc-toral programme where the fellowship of amount 14000 per month is awarded for first two years at AIISH, Mysore.

B.A.S.L.P degree holders are usually employed in healthcare facilities where their associations spread across ENT, neurology, psychiatric,

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paediatrics, surgery and oncology departments. Undergraduates also work alongside to provide assistance at various specialised and early intervention centres and special schools. “The eventual focus is to help people of all ages and walks of life improve their communication skills,” shares young speech language therapist Gayathri Khandhije who works at an ‘early intervention centre’ for young children with hearing and speech-related issues.

Audiology practice may be leveraged on call basis where expertise is handed out to special schools where students tend to have speech-related problems. Likewise, an audiologist may serve as a consultant, but this can be an uphill ride as explained by private practitioner Sanjay Kumar, “It needs investment and contacts, which is tough for freshers,” says Sanjay.

Industrial career prospects abound in manufacturing and marketing segments specialising in hearing aids.

Top Institutes for BSc AudiologyAll India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi

All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysore

Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped (Delhi, Mumbai, Secunderabad, Kolkata)

Dr. S. R. Chandrashekar Institute of Speech & Hearing, Bangalore

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal

Topiwala National Medical College Nair Hospital, Mumbai

SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Kancheepuram

Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai

Institute of Health and Science, Orissa

Top International institutesAston University, Swansea University

University of Southampton

University of Gothenburg, Sweden

University of South Alabama, USA

Illinois State University, USA

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