BS in Audiology – University of Lahore – Lahore
Course Name: BS in Audiology
Overview
Audiology is defined as the science of Hearing, the art of hearing assessment and the habitation and rehabilitation of individuals with hearing impairment.
An Audiologist is the professional who specializes in evaluating and treating people with hearing loss, Audiologists have extensive training and skills to evaluate the hearing of infant, children and adult of all ages. Audiologists conduct a wide variety of tests to determine the exact nature of an individual’s hearing problem. Audiologists present a variety of treatment options to patients with hearing impairment. Audiologists dispense and fit hearing aids, administer tests of balance to evaluate dizziness, and provide hearing rehabilitation training. Audiologists refer patients to physicians when the hearing problem needs medical or surgical evaluation.
Number of Semesters: 8
Requirements
FSc (Pre-Medical), Minimum 50 %.
Course Duration: 4 years
How to apply:
The University of Lahore (UOL) always believes in attaining higher standards of education. As per HEC requirement, after a complete admission process, a student is enrolled in the university. The University of Lahore admits students whose educational background is sound and who can achieve success in higher education. Applications received for admission in various programmes are reviewed by the concerned departments. The applicants are required to give admission test and interview. The final merit is determined on the basis of past academic performance, score obtained in the admission test and performance in the interview.
Application for admission shall be entertained only on a prescribed form, which is part of the prospectus. Applications received through “e mail’ shall be entertained only if they are followed by a pay order in the name of The University of Lahore and should reach UOL up to last date announced for the admission. Admission shall be granted on the basis of eligibility criteria mentioned for each programme and after passing the admission test & interview arranged by the admission committee of the department.
Applicants, who have appeared in inter / degree level or pre-requisite level examination prescribed for admission in a programme and are awaiting results will be allowed to apply for admission, but they will be given admission only after they have submitted the attested copies of their certificates / degrees within three weeks of commencement of the semester. They will also be required to submit an undertaking that they understand the rules/ policy of the admissions and that if they fail to submit the required documents within the prescribed time, they will not be given admission.
For eligibility criteria reference may be made to each relevant programme / degree.
Each successful applicant will be issued “Admission Letter” by the concerned department.
Director Admissions and Planning, Admission Office
+92 42 111-865-865 (ext.: 2176)
Admission In-charge (New Campus)
+92 42 111-865-865 (ext.: 2177)
Admission In-charge (Old Campus)
+92 42 111-865-865 (ext.: 1235)
Curriculum:
Semester 1
Sr# |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs |
1 |
Basic Anatomy |
5 |
2 |
Basic Physiology |
4 |
3 |
Biochemistry |
2 |
4 |
Computer Education |
2 |
5 |
Islamic Studies |
2 |
6 |
Introduction to audiology |
2 |
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Semester 2
Sr# |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs |
1 |
Neuroanatomy & Embryology |
5 |
2 |
Medical Audiology I |
4 |
3 |
Clinical Psychology |
3 |
4 |
Basic Pathology |
3 |
5 |
Pakistan studies |
2 |
Semester 3
Sr# |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs |
1 |
Medical Sociology |
2 |
2 |
Acoustics |
4 |
3 |
Diagnostic Audiology I |
4 |
4 |
Pharmacology in Audiology I |
2 |
5 |
Medical Audiology II |
4 |
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Semester 4
Sr# |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs |
1 |
Developmental pediatrics |
5 |
2 |
Auditory Sciences |
4 |
3 |
Diagnostic Audiology II |
4 |
4 |
Pharmacology in Audiology II |
2 |
5 |
Rehabilitative Sciences I |
4 |
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Semester 5
Sr# |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs |
1 |
Assistive Listening Devices |
4 |
2 |
Basic Electronics |
3 |
3 |
Peditric Audiology |
4 |
4 |
Rehabilitative Sciences II |
4 |
5 |
Medical Imaging Studies for Audiologists |
2 |
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Semester 6
Sr# |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs |
|
1 |
Practice Management I |
4 |
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2 |
Geriatric Audiology |
4 |
|
3 |
Clinical Audiology I |
4 |
|
4 |
Hearing Aids |
3 |
|
5 |
Evidence based practice |
2 |
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Semester 7
Sr# |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs |
1 |
Practice management II |
4 |
2 |
Balance Assesment |
5 |
3 |
Clinical Audiology II |
4 |
4 |
Research Methodology & Biostatistics |
5 |
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Semester 8
Sr# |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs |
1 |
Implantable Devices |
3 |
2 |
Clinical Externship |
6 |
3 |
Research Project |
8 |