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Bachelor of Science in Audiology and Balance

Preparing specialized health cadres in audiology and balance by providing knowledge, clinical and research skills to contribute to the community service in the field of audiology and balance.

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

The Audiology Program includes courses related to the ear and the balance system. The courses teach the anatomy and physiology of hearing and balance, as well as techniques for hearing assessment and auditory diagnosis. The program also includes the study of auditory and balance disorders and how to interact with these conditions. Besides,the program covers topics such as audiological and social psychology, and how to interact with patients. In addition to theoretical lessons, it also includes practical aspects such as the use of hearing devices and training in auditory rehabilitation techniques. This program includes intensive clinical training, in addition to the educational aspect, in all areas of adult and pediatric hearing and balance from birth and beyond.

Career opportunities

Government and private hospitals, Private clinics, Health centers, Educational institutions, Rehabilitation centers, Research centers, Hearing aid companies/factories.

Program Information

College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Health Communication Sciences
Major Audiology and Balance
Academic degree Bachelor of Science in Audiology and Balance
Language of instruction English
Duration 5 Years

Program Details

  1. 1-Prepare qualified audiologists that are capable of integrating knowledge and critical thinking skills into their practice
  2. 2-Prepare audiologists with clinical competency through intensive clinical training.
  3. 3-Conduct research in the field of audiology and balance.
  4. 4-Contribute to community services in the field of audiology and balance.
  1. Knowledge and Understanding:
  2. K1-Identify basic concepts and theories in general sciences.
  3. K2-Recognize basic theoretical and clinical sciences of the scope of audiology and balance.
  4. Skills:
  5. S1-Perform full test battery related to the diagnosis and rehabilitation of audio-vestibular dysfunction.
  6. S2-Apply problem-solving skills in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of different audio-vestibular dysfunctions.
  7. S3-Conduct research in the field of audiology and balance using modern technology.
  8. Values:
  9. V1-Demonstrate ethics of audiology and balance profession.
  1. 1-Knowledgeable of the basic concepts, theories and clinical experience associated with the field of audiology and balance.
  2. 2-Able to think critically and be creative in solving problems related to different challenges of audiology and balance.
  3. 3-Can acquire the skills in applying research using modern technology in the field of audiology and balance.
  4. 4-Capable of complying with “Standards of Professional Performance” and the “Code of Ethics for the Profession of audiologists”.
  5. 5-Participate in the community services related to audiology and balance.
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One CHEM 104 General Chemistry for Health Specialties 3 —
Level One ENG 131 Academic English for Health Specialties (1) 3 —
Level One HRS 118 Medical Terminology 2 —
Level One MATH 162 Statistics for Health Specialties 3 —
Level One MME 110 Health Profession Skills 3 —
Level Two ENG 132 Academic English for Health Specialties (2) 3 ENG131OR HFSE104
Level Two PHYS 105 General Physics for Health Specialties 3 —
Level Two BDS 100 Introduction to Health Professions and Ethics 2 —
Level Two BIO 105 Human Biology for Health Specialties 3 —
Level Two CPP 100 Fundamentals of Scientific Research 3 —
Level Three HCS 201 Introduction to Hearing and Speech Sciences 3 —
Level Three HCS 202 Introduction to Psychology 3 —
Level Three HCS 203 Human Growth and Development 2 —
Level Three HRS 111 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 —
Level Three HRS 114 Emergency Life Support Techniques 3 —
Level Four AUD 212 Anatomy and Physiology of the Hearing and Balance Mechanisms 3 HRS111OR HRS112OR HRS113OR MBS202OR MBS120OR DHS213OR HPT216OR OCC224
Level Four AUD 213 Psychoacoustics and Sound Perception 3 —
Level Four AUD 225 Speech and Language Development 3 —
Level Four AUD 211 Neurology of Hearing and Balance 3 HRS111OR HRS112OR HRS113OR MBS202OR MBS120OR DHS213OR HPT216OR OCC224
Level Five AUD 341 Electrophysiologic Tests 4 ( AUD211OR AUD221 )AND ( AUD212OR AUD222 )
Level Five HEP 331 Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals 3 —
Level Five AUD 316 Pathophysiology of Hearing Disorder 4 AUD212OR AUD222
Level Five AUD 327 Psychosocial Aspects of Hearing Loss 2 —
Level Five AUD 331 Audiology (1) 3 ( HCS201OR HCS111 )AND ( AUD212OR AUD222 )
Level Six AUD 332 Pediatric Audiology 3 ( AUD331OR AUD314 )AND ( AUD341OR AUD315 )
Level Six AUD 342 Pathophysiology of Balance Disorders 3 —
Level Six AUD 344 Audiology (2) 4 AUD331OR AUD314
Level Six AUD 351 Aural Rehabilitation 3 —
Level Six HEP 332 Professionalism and Ethics in Health Care Practices 2 —
Level Six HRS 116 Biostatistics 3 —
Level Seven AUD 433 Clinical Audiology (1) 4 AUD344OR AUD323
Level Seven AUD 434 Hearing Screening 3 —
Level Seven AUD 452 Amplification and Assistive Listening Devices 3 —
Level Seven AUD 453 Vestibular Assessment and Management 4 AUD212OR AUD222
Level Seven HCS 481 Research Project (1) 4 —
Level Eight AUD 426 Medical Aspects of Communication Disorders 3 —
Level Eight AUD 443 Clinical Audiology (2) 4 ( AUD341OR AUD315 )AND ( AUD453OR AUD322 )
Level Eight AUD 454 Implantable Devices 3 —
Level Eight HCS 482 Research Project (2) 2 ( HRS116OR DHS214OR MPH211OR MPH211MOR MaSc265 )AND HCS481OR SLS411
Level Eight AUD 424 Report Writing and Counseling in Audiology 3 —
Level Nine AUD 591 Internship 0 AUD443AND AUD454AND HCS482

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

Academic Credits