Department of Audiology and Speech Therapy

Department of Audiology and Speech Therapy

An inspiring learning journey that cultivates talent and prepares future leaders.

Vision

A leading department in auditory and speech therapy, focused on knowledge, research, and innovation to rehabilitate individuals with hearing, speech, and language disorders. It contributes to enhancing quality of life and promoting community well-being.

Mission

To provide high-quality education and training in the fields of hearing and balance disorders, speech, and swallowing, in order to prepare specialists with high competence, knowledge, and skills. These specialists will be capable of meeting the current and future needs of society, enhancing quality of life through clinical excellence, research, innovation, and active community engagement.

About the Department:

The field of Audiology and Speech Therapy is considered one of the rare medical specialties at both regional and local levels. It focuses on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing, speech, language, voice disorders, as well as swallowing disorders across all age groups. It also includes the prevention of these disorders.

Madinah is the fifth region in the Kingdom in terms of disability rates, including hearing impairments and difficulties related to concentration, attention, and memory (Disability Survey 2017). With the increasing demand for specialists in this field, the Bachelor's program in Audiology and Speech Therapy was established at Taibah University in Madinah in 2023, in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which aims to improve healthcare services and integrate individuals with disabilities into society.

The program includes two tracks: Hearing and Balance, and Speech and Swallowing, with 133 credit hours per track. Students receive practical training in specialized labs equipped with the latest technologies and medical devices to diagnose and treat hearing, speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders.

Advantages of Department:

To provide a high-quality audiology and speech pathology program according to the best practice in teaching and learning.

To graduate audiologists and speech pathologists who possess the knowledge and skills that meet the society and labor market needs.

To provide students with foundations in research and evidence-based practice skills in the field of audiology and speech pathology.

To enhance the quality of life of individuals with communication disorders in Madinah region and beyond at the national level.

Last Modified Date:2025/12/01 - 10:23 AMSaudi Arabia Time

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Department of Audiology and Speech Therapy