Audiologist
Overview
Audiologists help patients manage hearing problems, such as ringing in the ears, balance issues, and hearing loss.
Description
- Diagnose and treat various hearing, balance, and auditory disorders.
- Conduct hearing tests and examine how patients process sound information.
- Develop treatment plans for hearing recovery.
- Adjust hearing aids for patients.
- Provide support to patients and families as they navigate hearing loss together.
Entry requirements
- You'll need at least a Bachelor's Degree or Master's in Audiology.
- National University of Singapore is the only local university offering a Master’s in Audiology, but you may also study Audiology or Speech and Hearing Sciences overseas.
Salary
$4,300 – 5,300
/mo
Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.
Trivia
Audiologists study the stapedius, the smallest muscle in the body at 1mm. It reacts in milliseconds to protect your ears from loud noises.
What to expect
You will be helping patients of all ages. While it is most commonly found in the elderly, younger people also do suffering from hearing loss.
Soft
skills
Compassion
Ability to approach patients with warmth and understanding.
Problem-Solving
Able to analyse hearing test results and patient insights to create personalised treatment plans.
Customer Orientation
Able to prioritise patient-centred care, ensuring treatments are aligned with their needs.
Professional Hearing Assessment
Skilled in performing thorough hearing assessments.
Knowledge of Assistive Listening Devices
Ability to select, adjust, and maintain patients’ assistive listening devices.
Acoustic Analysis
Understanding of the science of sound and how the human ear works to provide the best possible treatment for patients.
Hard
skills
"Our duty is to ensure our patients receive the appropriate treatment and care for their recovery."
Kenneth Chua, Audiologist
Care to Go Beyond