BSc (Hons) Audiology Practice (Apprenticeship)

Study the underpinning knowledge required to thrive as an audiologist. Develop clinical skills in the workplace in the assessment, management, and therapeutic rehabilitation of patients with hearing and associated disorders. Prepare for a role as a healthcare science practitioner in NHS Audiology.

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Course codeCID1578

Duration3 years

Course summary

The BSc (Hons) Audiology Practice apprenticeship prepares you for a career as a healthcare science practitioner in NHS audiology. You’ll study the science behind hearing and balance while developing practical skills in assessing, managing, and supporting patients with hearing and related disorders.

Teaching is delivered mainly online, with one week of on-campus study each semester at our City Campus. The course is accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science and follows the Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) curriculum.

You'll learn from experienced NHS scientists and researchers and gain the knowledge and clinical experience needed to succeed in practice. On completion, you’ll be eligible for professional registration with the Academy of Healthcare Science and ready for employment as a healthcare science practitioner in audiology.

Why Sunderland for Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

Accreditations and approvals

The National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS)

What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available, choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

You'll learn through:

Traditional lectures
Interactive laboratory and simulation practical sessions
Seminars
Verbal presentations and posters
Group work
Case-based learning
Directed learning
Research project supervision.

Your assessment will be through formative and summative assignments throughout the apprenticeship. You'll need to complete a PTP portfolio during your time in the workplace and collect evidence of your development.

The End Point Assessment (EPA) is a synoptic assessment that you need to pass to complete the apprenticeship. The EPA integrates into a final stage module and combines three elements:

Readiness to Practice Test
Professional Discussion
Research Project Presentation.

To complete the course, you'll need to complete all aspects of assignment in this module including the EPA.

Entry requirements

Admission is subject to you being employed by, and remaining in employment with, an organisation throughout the duration of the apprenticeship. The employer must confirm you comply with apprentice eligibility criteria.

Our typical offer is 112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (for example, 1x AVCE double award) including biology or chemistry. Please note, we don't accept General Studies AS or A Level.

We accept a maximum of 20 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications. You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include Maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number, and Information Technology. If you've studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

If you've studied an Access to Higher Education course, this must be accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency. We require successful completion of the course, as well as GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English Language (or the equivalent as part of your course).

If English is your second language, we require a minimum of IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 6.0 in each element.

To search for apprenticeships offered by employers in your area go to: gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship(opens in new tab).

Fees and finance support

Larger organisations can use their apprenticeship levy and government top-up to pay tuition and professional fees of higher apprenticeships. For smaller employers, the government pays 95%, with the remainder co-invested by the business.

For a discussion around your specific requirements please call 0191 515 3361(opens in new tab) or email apprenticeships@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).

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Start date/study mode:

UK students

Apprenticeship September 2026
Application deadline is 7 July 2026

To apply for a higher or degree apprenticeship, you must have an employer in place to support you on the course. If you're interested in applying and have an employer in place, please email apprenticeships@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab) and we'll send you the relevant application link.

To search for apprenticeships offered by employers in your area go to: gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship(opens in new tab).

For a discussion around your specific requirements, or if you're an employer interested in creating a vacancy, please call us on 0191 515 3361(opens in new tab) or email apprenticeships@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).

Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and you're offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

For more information, view our programme specifications. These include course content, learning outcomes, and the skills you'll gain.