The Degree of Master of Audiology – MAud

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, a student must have:

a completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

and

b demonstrated in accordance with approved selection criteria determined by the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences the ability and personal qualities necessary for a person seeking a qualification as an Audiologist. This will normally require an interview.

2 In exceptional circumstances, Senate or its representative may approve the admission of an applicant who has relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience deemed equivalent to the requirements in Regulation 1.

Notes:

(i) This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

(ii) A relevant degree may include subjects in one of health sciences, public health, or science. Whether a degree is considered relevant will also depend on the courses taken; relevant areas may include physiology and psychology.

3 A student enrolled for this degree must:

a follow a programme of four full-time semesters and pass courses with a total value of 240 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified for full-time students in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

4 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 280 points.

5 A student enrolled for this degree must pass courses with a total value of at least 240 points from Parts I and II as listed in the Master of Audiology Schedule.

6 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity Course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

7 The programme for each student must be approved by the Head of School of Population Health prior to enrolment.

8 A student enrolled for this degree must, before enrolment in Part II, achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in Part I. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Audiology cannot continue.

9 Each student must pass the clinical and practical requirements of the required courses to the satisfaction of the Head of School of Population Health. This includes a practicum undertaken between Part I and Part II.

10 a The thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the Head of School of Population Health.

b The thesis is to embody the results obtained by the student in an investigation into an area of Audiology.

c Any laboratory work in connection with the thesis must be carried out within the University. However, Senate or its representative may permit a student to carry out the work in an approved institute outside the University for any period or periods considered necessary.

d The thesis is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

11 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for the Master of Audiology to the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences.

12 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

13 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

14 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2019.