Program Overview
The Medical Illustration at Rochester Institute of Technology is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 humanities. 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 Medical Illustration 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Rochester, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Illustration programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Human Gross Anatomy
- Anatomic Studies
- 3D Modeling of Biomedical Forms
- Fundamentals of Instructional Technology
- Foundations of Human Computer Interactivity
- Design Theory and Methods
- Animation of Biomedical Forms
- Computer Applications in Medical Illustration
- Scientific Visualization
- Interactive Media I
- Surgical Illustration
- Interactive Media II
- Portfolio and Business Practices
- Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to the MFA in medical illustration, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree in a field of the arts, sciences, or education from a regionally accredited college. The undergraduate degree should include studio art courses, one year of general or introductory biology (for biology majors), and a minimum of three advanced biology courses, such as vertebrate anatomy, physiology, neurobiology, cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, genetics, developmental biology, or pathology.
- Demonstrate, through the quality of the undergraduate record and creative production, a genuine, professional potential,
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rochester Institute of Technology 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 Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, United States
Rochester Institute of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months