Hearing and Speech Sciences

Doctor of Audiology

Vanderbilt’s top-ranked Doctor of Audiology program provides future audiologists with expert faculty engagement, myriad clinical training opportunities, and cutting-edge research experiences in hearing healthcare.

An audiology student practices making silicone ear molds on another student at Vanderbilt School of Medicine.
A Vanderbilt AuD student practices making silicone ear molds on her classmate.

Program Highlighs

Become a Leader in an Emerging Field

Audiology is a relatively new healthcare profession concerned with the study, assessment, and treatment of both normal and disordered hearing.

Access Superior Clinical Training

VUSM matches your interests to training in all major areas of clinical audiology under the tutelage of clinical experts.

Engage in a Capstone Project

Third year AuD students complete a Capstone Project – either traditional research or an in-depth review of a specialized audiology topic.

Choose from Two Specialty Tracks

Choose from specialty tracks in pediatric audiology or vestibular sciences, including a Maymester practicum experience.

  • 100%

    Employment rate for graduates

  • 100%

    Pass rate for Praxis exam

  • 90%

    On-time completion rate

  • Up to 70%

    Students receive financial support

  • #1

    Program nationally since 2009

Explore the Doctor of Audiology Program

Admissions Information

Learn more about admissions requirements, timelines, and how to apply to this full-time, four-year degree program.

Cost and Financial Aid

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Why VUSM?

You belong in a leading program, in a top-tier medical school, with world-class mentors and clinical spaces.

Specialty Tracks in Audiology

  • Pediatric Audiology

    Students enrolled in this track will have additional coursework and practicum experience that will prepare them to work with infants and children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Contact Dr. Anne Marie Tharpe for more information.

  • Vestibular Sciences

    Students who choose this track will gain specialized skills in the assessment of the peripheral and central vestibular system along with an understanding of rehabilitative options available to patients with either unilateral or bilateral vestibular system impairments. Contact Dr. Gary Jacobson for more information.

Take advantage of every opportunity at Vanderbilt for research, volunteering, and mentorship. No matter your interests, there’s a place for it here.

Accreditation Information

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s Doctor of Audiology program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

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