The Discipline is involved in the:

• Prevention, identification, and evaluation of hearing and hearing disorders
• The selection , evaluation and fitting of hearing aids
• Rehabilitation and/or habilitation of people with hearing impairments

Where do Audiologists practice?
Audiologists can practice in the public or private sector in any of the following contexts:

• Community hospitals and health care facilities
• University academic teaching departments and clinics
• Industry and Military settings (occupational noise management)
• Educational settings, i.e. mainstream and special schools

How can you become an Audiologist?
The Bachelor of Audiology is offered in the School of Health Sciences. It takes four academic years of study to complete the degree. All students are required to register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa in their first year of study.