Program Overview
The Health Communication at Boston University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Health Communication programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Boston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Communication programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The American Health Care System for Health Communicators
- Introduction to Epidemiology for Health Communicators
- The Biology of Disease
- Contemporary Health Care Marketing
- Contemporary Public Relations
- Interactive Marketing Communications
- Media Relations
- Health Communication
- Research Methods for Health Communicators
- Advanced Writing for Health Communicators
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- All candidates for admission to the online Master of Science in Health Communication degree program must hold a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a regionally accredited institution and are selected on the basis of undergraduate transcripts, academic and professional references, two personal statements, and work experience.\xc2\xa0
- Standardized admission tests such as the GRE are not required; English-language proficiency is. Applicants who attended a college where English is not the language of instruction must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and a video. Applications are accepted on a rolling admissions basis; courses start six times a year.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Boston University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Boston University
Boston University
Boston, United States
Boston University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months
