This review is according to the University of Cape Town:
What is an audiologist?
Audiologists are health-care professionals who evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders in newborn, children, and adults. Audiology is a well-respected and highly recognized profession.
The Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers two undergraduate degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Bachelor of Science in Audiology.
These two degrees lead to registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Speech-Language Therapist or an Audiologist. Students and graduates are also encouraged to join the professional association, the South African Speech Language and Hearing Association (SASLHA).
Both degree programmes can be completed in four years. The first two years of the four year degree programmes are common in that all students are required to complete these courses. At the end of this time, students pursue their chosen profession in either the Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology stream for further study.
Entrance requirements: To be considered for admission to the four year degree programme, the candidate should hold (a) a matriculation certificate issued by the Joint Matriculation Board; or (b) a senior or school-leaving certificate with a matriculation endorsement issued by the Joint Matriculation Board; or (c) a senior certificate with a matriculation or university admission endorsement issued by the South African Certification Council; or (d) a certificate of full or conditional exemption from the matriculation examination issued by the Joint Matriculation Board; or (e) a certificate of exemption or a certificate of conditional exemption issued by the Matriculation Board; or (f) a degree of this University or a university recognized for the purpose by the Senate. For admission the candidate should have obtained at least (a) a pass (E) in Mathematics at the Higher Grade or not less than 60% (C) at the Standard Grade; and (b) a pass (E) in Physical Science or Biology at the Higher Grade or not less than 60% (C) at the Standard Grade.
