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Master of Clinical Audiology (305BB) // Entry and participation requirements

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Entry requirements

To be considered for entry into this course, applicants must:  

  • Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. 

Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Science, health sciences, biomedicine, linguistics, phonetics, psychology, music. 

All degree levels referenced align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), the national policy guide for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. Applications will be assessed against these standards. 

English language requirement 

Applicants must satisfy the University's English language requirements. Level 2b English scores are required for this course.  

Selection task 

As part of selection, applicants are required to: 

  • Have taken the Casper situational judgement test, if relevant.  

To be considered, all required information and documents for the selection task must be provided. Missing information may result in the application being deemed ineligible. 

Selection methodology 

When assessing and, where relevant, ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider: 

  • Prior academic performance 
  • Performance in test or examination.  

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy. 

Meeting the minimum entry and English language requirements does not guarantee selection. 

Notes 

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online Casper test. Applicants will provide their responses by recording short videos with their webcam to some questions and written responses to others.  

Pathway information 

Guaranteed Pathways applicants will be required to achieve satisfactory performance in the test to demonstrate adequate communication skills. Students who fail to achieve this will not be guaranteed entry to the course. 

Indigenous pathway  

  • Applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent are given priority access to the Master of Clinical Audiology at the University of Melbourne under the Indigenous Pathway.
  • All eligible Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must submit a Confirmation of Identity to mdhs-indigenous-admissions@unimelb.edu.au for verification.  

How to apply for the indigenous pathway 

Eligible Indigenous applicants who wish to apply to the University of Melbourne under the Indigenous Pathway will be required to submit an application directly here 

Prospective Indigenous applicants are strongly encouraged to make contact with the faculty's Indigenous Student Support Officer via mdhs-indigenous-admissions@unimelb.edu.au to receive advice about the direct application process. Indigenous applicants who don’t meet the prerequisites are also encouraged to get in touch with the Indigenous Student Support Officer. 

Equity entry scheme 

In considering students under special entry schemes, the Selection Committee will consider aspects of disadvantage as set out from time to time in the University of Melbourne Graduate Access policy, evidence of rurality for rural applicants, and confirmation of Aboriginality for Indigenous applicants. 

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

Students must comply with Fitness to Practice Rules, which are accessible from Schedule 1 of the Student Fitness to Practice Policy (MPF1345).

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Course and Subject Descriptions, Course and Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details can be found at the Student Equity and Disability Support (SEDS) website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

It is a requirement of the course that students will be expected to interact in all aspects of learning with their peers and educators in classroom settings and clients (individuals, families, groups and communities) in practice settings.

All students in the Master of Clinical Audiology (MClinAud) course must possess the intellectual, ethical, social and emotional capabilities required to participate in the full curriculum and to achieve the levels of competence at graduation required by the Melbourne School of Health Sciences, Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology (and as accredited in the curriculum by Audiology Australia, and in accordance with the Audiology Australia Practice Standards). Audiology education (and practice) is bound by the Audiology Australia Accreditation Standards defined by Audiology Australia. It is recommended that students read and understand the expected competencies of new graduates in Audiology, Professional practice standards and Code of Conduct:

A student with a disability may be asked to provide independent medical or other clinical assessments of the disability and its possible impact on the ability of the student to successfully complete the course, before being accepted into the course. This statement would be treated in confidence with only those on the admissions committee having access to the document. Deliberate misinformation about the student’s ability to successfully complete the course will be regarded as unprofessional practice and treated as such.

While the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology will make reasonable adjustments to minimise the impact of a disability, all students must be able to participate in the program in an independent manner. It is expected that all students will be able to participate fully in all classroom-based and online learning activities, and to successfully fulfil the field education requirements of the course.

A candidate for the MClinAud must have abilities and skills in the following six categories:

  1. Values and ethics: In all learning contexts, students must ‘uphold their ethical responsibilities’ and ‘act appropriately when faced with ethical problems, issues and dilemmas’ (http://audiology.asn.au/index.cfm/resources-publications/professional-resources/professional-practice-standards/#top). The student must be able to demonstrate professional integrity and respect, in the context of culturally responsive and inclusive practice.
  1. Observation:
    Practical Classes: The student must be able to observe mandatory demonstrations and experiments in the designated subjects.
    Clinical Work: The student must be able to observe a patient accurately at a distance and close at hand. Observation necessitates the functional use of the senses of vision, hearing and somatic sensation.
  1. Communication:
    Practical Classes: The student must be able to hear and comprehend instructions in practical sessions and be able to clearly and independently communicate knowledge and application of the principles and practices of the subject during assessment tasks.
    Clinical Work: A student must be able to hear, speak to, and observe patients in order to elicit information and perceive nonverbal communications. A student must be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients in both oral and written forms. The student must also be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in both oral and written forms with all health care practitioners involved in patient management (including the use of telephones and computers).
  1. Motor:
    Practical Classes: A student must be able to undertake the motor requirements for any mandatory practical sessions. Such actions require coordination of both gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium, and functional use of the senses of touch and vision.
    Clinical Work: Students should have sufficient motor function to elicit information from patients by clinical examination, which may include palpation of the patient’s body structures, active and passive movements of the patient, and other diagnostic manoeuvres. Audiology requires coordination of both gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium, and functional use of the senses of touch and vision.
  1. Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative and Quantitative Abilities:
    Practical Classes: The student is expected to have the ability to develop problem-solving skills and demonstrate this ability in practical sessions. These abilities include measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis, and synthesis. Problem solving requires all of these intellectual abilities.
    Clinical Work: The student is expected to have the ability to develop problem-solving skills and demonstrate the ability to establish management plans and priorities. These abilities include measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis, and synthesis. Problem solving requires all of these intellectual abilities.
  2. Behavioural and Social Attributes:
    Practical Classes: A student must possess the emotional and mental health required for full utilisation of his/her intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgement, and the prompt completion of all required tasks.
    Clinical Work: A student must possess the emotional health required for full utilisation of his/her intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgement, the prompt completion of all responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and care of patients, and the development of mature, sensitive, and effective relationships with patients and colleagues.

The University of Melbourne welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University policy to take reasonable and proportionate measures to minimise the impact of a disability on academic study and enable participation in the course. 

Last updated: 17 December 2025