Audiology

What is the Audiology Department? Why Should I Study It?

Audiology literally means the science of hearing. In this field; evaluation of the hearing and balance systems in infants, children, and adults, diagnosis of disorders, determination of appropriate intervention methods, and individualized rehabilitative applications are carried out.

By studying in the Audiology Department, you can serve as an audiologist in a workforce with high social health awareness and a principle of lifelong learning.

Why Should I Study Audiology at Cappadocia University?

The department has a laboratory specifically designed for practical courses in Audiology. Within the laboratory, there are test batteries for conducting auditory evaluations. During their education, students also benefit from the anatomy laboratory.

At Cappadocia University Audiology Department, in addition to the professional knowledge and skills that students will gain through a standard undergraduate education, there are also courses that support their personal development such as “Time and Project Management,” “Professional Ethics,” and “Mathematics and Statistics.”

Students of the Audiology Department can continue their academic careers by pursuing a Master’s program in Audiology within our university. Our students have the opportunity to pursue double major (ÇAP) programs with Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Speech and Language Therapy, Child Development, and Psychology departments, as well as with Associate Degree programs in Physiotherapy and Audiometry. They can also pursue minor programs in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Speech and Language Therapy, Child Development, and Psychology. In addition, Erasmus program opportunities allow our students to study at universities abroad.

Double Major (ÇAP) and Minor Opportunities in Audiology Department

Audiology students can benefit from double major (ÇAP) and minor programs, expanding their career horizons by combining their expertise in the evaluation and rehabilitation of hearing, balance, and speech disorders with the field of Speech and Language Therapy.

Programs for Double Major

• Speech and Language Therapy

Students admitted to the double major (ÇAP) can complete the Speech and Language Therapy undergraduate program simultaneously with their main field, Audiology, and earn two separate diplomas. Thus, they gain a strong competitive advantage in clinical, educational, and research fields by combining their expertise in hearing-balance with competencies in speech-language disorders.

Programs for Minor

• Speech and Language Therapy

The minor program allows you to continue focusing on your major in Audiology while gaining basic knowledge and skills in Speech and Language Therapy; upon successful completion, you graduate with a minor certificate.

These double major and minor opportunities help our students stand out in the dynamic health and education sectors by improving their skills in comprehensive hearing-language assessment, holistic intervention planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Please contact your department advisor for details on application requirements, success criteria, and quotas.

What Do Audiology Graduates Do? What Are the Career Opportunities?

Audiologists are in high demand in the healthcare sector. In recent years, there has been an increasing need for professionals in hospitals, special education and rehabilitation centers, and hearing aid sales and application centers. Audiology graduates can specialize and shape their careers in subfields such as Clinical Audiology, Educational Audiology, Pediatric Audiology, Geriatric Audiology, Industrial Audiology, and Balance Systems.

Audiologists are employed in Audiology Clinics of public, private, or university hospitals. For cochlear implant applications to be carried out in hospitals, an audiologist is required by law to be present alongside an ENT specialist. In addition, they can provide services in auditory rehabilitation and verbal language development in special education and rehabilitation centers for individuals with hearing impairments. In the private sector, they can work as responsible managers, audiologists, or educational audiologists in hearing aid companies, and also in cochlear implant companies providing services to healthcare institutions.

Graduates who wish to pursue an academic career can continue their postgraduate education at universities in Turkey or abroad.

What Courses Are Offered in the Audiology Department?

Within the department, students receive professional education within a systematic and logical framework. During the four-year program, the first year emphasizes basic medical sciences and introductory courses. The goal of the first year is to provide students with a professional foundation. In the second year, the focus is on diagnostic audiology, while the third year emphasizes rehabilitative audiology with both theoretical and practical training. Students also complete summer internships after their third year to enhance their professional experience. The fourth year is mainly focused on clinical training, allowing students to apply their knowledge throughout the year in audiology clinics.

What Qualities Should Those Who Want to Study Audiology Have?

• Interested in human health,

• Research-oriented,

• Strong communication skills,

• Solution-oriented individuals.

Audiology Department 2025-2026 Tuition Fees

Audiology Department 2025-YKS Placement Quotas and 2024-YKS Minimum Scores

For the 2025–2026 academic year, the total quota has been set at 49 students: 7 with full scholarships and 42 with 50% scholarships.

Audiology Department 2025-YKS Additional Placement Quotas and Minimum Scores