Hearing degree launched in UCC

Cork will be home to Ireland’s only degree on hearing and balancing difficulties, it was announced this week.

The UCC degree was developed by the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences in the School of Clinical Therapies and will provide an opportunity for continuing postgraduate education to professionals from health and education who already work closely together delivering child and adult services across the country.

The MSc Hearing Balance and Communication programme offers a multidisciplinary approach to hearing and balance disorders and the challenges to communication across the lifespan.

Nicole Muller, Head of the School of Clinical Therapies, said: “Through this degree we will further understanding of how we can assist those with balance and hearing difficulties. This degree will enhance the skills of Ireland’s health professionals in this area.

“The resulting opportunities for career progression and retention are much needed within the existing diverse workforce that provides hearing and balance related care in Ireland.”

The degree will begin in September.