Graduate study leading to the Master of Science (MS) with a major in audiology is only available to those students accepted to and enrolled in the AuD program. This degree is awarded to students who desire a master’s degree as part of their progress toward a doctorate. A student must be in good standing within the AuD program and must have completed a minimum of 42 credits of academic coursework at the 500 or 600 levels (not including ASP 512 Clinical Practice in Audiology or 515 Practicum in Aural Rehabilitation) and must pass a qualifying examination or equivalent.  Award of the MS in Audiology requires approval by the student’s academic advisor.  The Intent to Graduate Form must be submitted at the beginning of the term in which the students intends to complete the MS in Audiology requirements.  In addition, an approved master’s level degree plan must be submitted to the UTHSC Office of the Registrar no later than the second month of the term in which the student intends to be awarded the degree. 

Admissions (to the AuD degree program)

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
2. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the Bachelor’s degree
3. Three letters of recommendation preferably completed by 3 professors who had the student in class.
4. A personal statement of intent.
5. Foreign applicants whose native language is not English must submit results of TOEFL with a minimum score of 550

Applicants who accept an offer of admission will be required to complete the UTHSC Pre-Admissions Requirement System (PARS).

Health Requirements

Audiology students are required to show proof of current health insurance prior to enrollment. Students are required to be immunized against the Hepatitis B virus and to have an annual skin test for Tuberculosis. Information about meeting these requirements is presented via email prior to the first day of class and, again, during orientation. Some clinical education sites require affiliating audiology students to have one or more of the following: rubella titer or vaccine, general physical examination. Students are responsible for these costs.