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1. What is your educational background?

I completed my undergraduate degree in Health Studies from the University of Waterloo in Canada. The programme was multi-disciplinary and encouraged students to consider different strategies for preventing disease, promoting health and improving health care services.

2. What are your motivations for pursuing a graduate-level qualification?

My primary motivation for pursuing my MSc was to practise as a clinical audiologist.

3. Why did you apply to ÂÒÂ×Ðã for graduate study?

I initially applied to ÂÒÂ×Ðã because I knew I would receive a high-quality education, as it is a world-renowned university. The structure of the programme also aligned with my learning style and I enjoyed having a full year to practise and refine my clinical skills. The opportunity to immerse myself in a different culture and live in a city where there is so much diversity was also an important factor whilst considering ÂÒÂ×Ðã.

4. What is the best thing about your course?

The best thing about the course was that in addition to establishing clinical competence, the programme provided students with a strong research foundation. This refined my research skills immensely and prepared me for my current role as a Research Audiologist, where I use both my clinical and research skills daily.

5. What do you find interesting about your field of study and what inspires you?

I find the field of audiology to be fascinating, because it is so multi-faceted. As a clinical audiologist, you provide patient focused care to individuals of all ages whilst considering elements of biology, physics, psychology and technology. You also have the opportunity to work in – and learn from, multi-disciplinary teams. What inspires me the most are the people who I see in clinic and their family and friends.Ìý

6.ÌýWhat are your career plans once you’ve completed your current programme of study at ÂÒÂ×Ðã?

Throughout my training at ÂÒÂ×Ðã I was exposed to various NHS audiology clinics. This provided me with a new and unique perspective that I will take with me moving forward as the hearing healthcare industry in Canada is largely privatised.

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