Overview

Health care issues affect billions worldwide, and can range from health care reform to environmental crises. An effective and responsible communication strategy requires professionals with an understanding of biosystems and disease, nutrition and public health, the American health care system, and epidemiology-and the ability to communicate information in a way both the media and the public can understand.

Developed in collaboration with Boston University's College of Communication, the Master of Science in Health Communication (MSHC) is the first degree of its type to be offered online, providing academic and professional preparation for students who wish to work within this important and emerging field.

The online MSHC offers a multidisciplinary curriculum that focuses on:

• How to implement effective communication campaigns
• Analysis of health care issues in order to provide valuable information to the media, the public, and other critical stakeholders
• Understanding of biosystems and disease, nutrition and public health, the American health care system, and epidemiology
• Leadership skills in the emerging fields of health care marketing, public relations, health literacy, crisis management, and social marketing

Requirements: The online MSHC consists of ten courses, and can be completed in as few as 18 months of part-time study.

The Boston University Online Master of Science in Health Communication can be completed in less than two years of study.

Getting Started: Students may apply to begin at any time. Please complete this form to begin the application process.