BS Audiology

Objective

This program is designed to obtain following objectives:

• To develop Communication skills to communicate test results, diagnoses, and propose treatments

• To be empathetic and supportive of patients and their families

• To develop Critical-thinking skills and concentrate when testing a patient’s hearing and be able to analyze each patient’s situation, in order to offer the best treatment

• To develop Problem-solving skills and figure out the causes of problems with hearing and balance and determine the appropriate treatment or treatments to address them

Role and Scope

Audiologists provide professional and personalized services to minimize the negative impact of these disorders, leading to improved outcomes and quality of life.

Audiologists provide services and work in many different types of facilities, including:

• Private Practice / Self Employment

• Hospital based practices (Private / Public Sector)

• Associates to Physicians / ENT Surgeons

• Rehabilitation centers

• Community clinics

• Colleges and universities to prepare future professionals

• Research laboratories (engage in research to enhance knowledge about normal hearing and treatment of hearing disorders, and to design hearing instruments and testing equipment)

semesters and courses

  • Duration

    8 Semesters, 4 years

  • Eligibility

    FSc Pre Medical with minimum 50% marks or equivalent

  • credit hours
    required

    130

 

Semester 1

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
ENG-111 English-I (Functional English) 3(3-0)
IS-112 Islamic Studies 2(2-0)
IT-113 Introduction to Computing 3(2-1)
PHY-124 Introductory Physiology 3(2-1)
BIO-101 Biochemistry-I 3(2-1)
ANA-102 Introductory Anatomy 3(2-1)
  Credit Hours 17
 
 

Semester 2

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
BIO-212 Biochemistry-II 3(2-1)
PATH-211 General Pathology 3(2-1)
NP-113 Neuro Physiology 3(2-1)
NA-112 Neuro Anatomy 3(2-1)
AUD-111 Introduction to Audiology 3(3-0)
ENG-121 English-II (Communication & Writing Skills) 3(3-0)
PS-122 Pakistan Studies 2(2-0)
  Credit Hours 20
 
 

Semester 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
PATH-222 Systemic Pathology 3(2-1)
MA-211 Medical Audiology-I 3(3-0)
PHA-219 General Pharmacology 3(3-0)
SS-315 Sociology 3(3-0)
ENG-211 Technical Writing and Presentation Skills 3(3-0)
AC-212 Acoustics 3(3-0)
  Credit Hours 18
 
 

Semester 4

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
MA-221 Medical Audiology-II 3(3-0)
PHA-222 Pharmacology in Audiology 3(2-1)
PSY-223 Clinical Psychology 3(3-0)
AS-224 Auditory Sciences 3(3-0)
MED-220 General Medicine 3(3-0)
SUR-221 General Surgery 3(3-0)
  Credit Hours 18

 

Semester 5

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
DA-310 Diagnostic Audiology-I 3(3-0)
RS-311 Rehabilitation Sciences-I 3(3-0)
DP-312 Developmental Pediatrics 3(3-0)
ALD-313 Assistive Listening Devices 3(3-0)
BE-225 Basic Electronics 3(2-1)
BIO-325 Biostatistics 3(3-0)
  Credit Hours 18

Semester 6

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
PC-321 Patient Care 2(1-1)
DA-320 Diagnostic Audiology-II 3(3-0)
RS-322 Rehabilitation Sciences-II 3(3-0)
MI-323 Medical Imaging for Audiologist 3(2-1)
CA-324 Clinical Audiology-I 3(0-3)
RM-321 Research Methodology 3(3-0)
  Credit Hours 17

Semester 7

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
ME-411 Medical Ethics 3(3-0)
DA-411 Diagnostic Audiology-III 3(3-0)
CA-412 Clinical Audiology-II 3(0-3)
GA-413 Geriatric Audiology 3(1-2)
IMP-414 Implantation Devices 3(3-0)
  Credit Hours 15

 

Semester 8

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
PROG-526 Research Project 6(0-6)
CA-422 Clinical Audiology-III 4(0-4)
  Credit Hours 10
  Total Credit Hours: 130