GCSEs
- Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including: English and Maths
Plus one of the following:
A Level
- A minimum of 128 points from 2 or more A levels, with a science subject at grade B or above in one of the following - Psychology, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Maths / Further Maths
BTEC
- BTEC National Diploma in Science at DDM
- BTEC Extended Diploma in Science at DDM
Access course
- Access to Science with 45 level 3 credits at Distinction.
English and Maths GCSE required as separate qualifications. Equivalency not accepted within the Access qualification.
We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.
International Baccalaureate: 30+ with six higher level points in a science subject
English language requirements:
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 7 or equivalent (with no component below 6.5) when you start the course is essential. English language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning (CELL), is available both before and during the course.
Please visit dmu.ac.uk/international for more information.
Interview: We may require to interview you for consideration on this course.
Personal statement selection criteria:
Please ensure your application indicates your interest in the programme and any experience of the field you may have, either through work or life experience. We encourage that your personal statements includes:
- Information relevant to why you are choosing audiology
- Interest in the course demonstrated with explanation and evidence
- Any relevant work or life experience relating to our profession
- Clear communication skills, including appropriate grammar and spelling
Work experience:
Not essential, but to strengthen your application, experience with working directly with the public is positive.
Non-academic requirements
As well as academic requirements, you will also be required to meet and fulfil non-academic requirements which are stated below:
- Self-Declaration Form clearance
- Occupational Health clearance
- Enhanced DBS disclosure clearance
- Placement form
Your entry onto the programme is subject to an occupational health check, declaration form and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application form before starting the course, which needs to be cleared in accordance with DMU's admission policy.
Covid-19 vaccination requirements*
There is a mandatory requirement for those working in a health and social care setting to have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. This includes students on placement (unless medically exempt). As this course includes compulsory clinical placements, you will be required to evidence full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to successfully complete the programme.
You can find out how to book your vaccinations here. You can also check the UK government’s definition of full vaccination here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/countries-with-approved-covid-19-vaccination-programmes-and-proof-of-vaccination
You must meet and fulfil all non-academic requirements before 18th July 2022.
As soon as you register with any health professional course you have to ensure that patient safety and welfare are central to anything that you do. Hence you need to be aware that the university has ‘Fitness to practise’ regulations that are in line with our course accreditation. This means that you have to abide by these regulations, including those that relate to personal health and well being when you enrol on the course, please refer to the HCPC ‘Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics’.
You need to inform the university if you have any additional support requirements for the placement component of the course such as a disability (in particular related to communication), medical condition or a mental health issue. This will then enable us to ensure that you are able to fully engage with the learning experience of the placement. If you have any concerns regarding this then you should seek advice before applying, as our placement providers may not be able to support you and hence the university may not be able to find a suitable placement for you.
*On the 31 of January 2022 the Health Secretary announced that the policy of vaccination as a condition of deployment in England is being reconsidered. The government’s decision is subject to parliamentary process and will require further consultation and a vote to be passed into legislation. We are now in the process of reviewing our advice and guidance following the announcement and will update the webpage shortly.
UCAS Tariff changes
Students applying for courses starting in September will be made offers based on the latest UCAS Tariff.