Aspirants interested in the field of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology should have studied Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics in 12th standard. Various specializations like Hearing, Language and Speech(HLS), Speech Pathology or Audiology, Speech Language Pathology etc are offered at Bachelors as well Post Graduate level. Some of the reputed institutes offering the course include AIIMS, NISH, Sri Ramachandra University College of Allied Health Sciences etc. Umpteen opportunities are available in various hospitals, ENT clinics, NGO’s both in India as well as abroad.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates who have opted for science subjects (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) in 12th class level can join for undergraduate level courses in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology. The selection procedure for these courses in most cases will depend on the percentage of marks scored in 12th class level. Some of the prominent universities conduct entrance examination in order to select candidates for undergraduate courses. In order to join Post graduate courses, candidates need to acquire a graduate qualification in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology. A registration with the Indian Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA) or Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) is necessary for graduates or post graduates to practice Audiology. Post graduates can also take up PhD or M.Phil courses in related areas or disciplines.

Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Courses

• Bachelor of Science in Hearing, Language and Speech (BSc-HLS)
• Bachelor of Science in Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation
• Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology or Audiology
• Bachelor of Science in Speech Therapy and Hearing
• Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Course (BASLP)
• Diploma in Audiology and Speech Therapy
• Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS)
• Master of Science in Hearing, Speech and Language
• Master of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology
• Master of Science in Speech and Hearing
• Master of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (MASLP)

Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Institutes in India

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
• Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped (A.Y.J.N.I.H.H.), Mumbai
• Dr. M.V. Shetty College of Speech and Hearing, Mangalore
• National Institute of Speech & Hearing (NISH), Trivandrum
• Indian Institute of Health Education and Research, Patna
• Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai
• Christian Medical College, Vellore
• J.M Institute of Speech and Hearing, Patna
• All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore
• Sri Ramachandra University College of Allied Health Sciences, Chennai

Job Opportunities

Candidates who pursue a career in Speech Pathology and Audiology can work in a variety of clinical settings. Hospitals, private clinics, NGOs, schools, ENT clinics and hearing aid manufacturers as well as cochlear implant centers all offer versatile and challenging work environments for interested candidates. Western countries offer a wider scope for this field both in terms of job prospects as well as remuneration.