BA

Health Communication

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    35,200USD
  • Start date
    Aug, Jan

Program overview

What Salem College says about their program:

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Health Communication at Salem College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare data analysis and industry-specific communication strategies and frameworks. As part of their courses, students engage in data collection, learn statistics, and create communication materials, such as infographics, public service campaigns, and journalistic reporting.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completed high school or the equivalent. Admission decisions are on an evaluation of your previous school records.

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • TOEFL PBT

    550

English proficiency waivers

  • ACT / SAT

Entry requirements

Acceptable entry tests

  • SAT
  • ACT

Documents required

  • Academic transcripts
  • Bank statements
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Document translations
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Fees and funding

Funding

Trustee Award

This is a four-year merit-based tuition scholarship. Amount: $20,000-$24,000

Requirements/Eligibility:

  • Based on high school GPA.

Presidential Scholarship

This is a four-year merit-based tuition scholarship. Amount: $20,000-$24,000

Requirements/Eligibility:

  • Based on high school GPA.

Arbor Award

This is a four-year merit-based tuition scholarship. Amount: $20,000-$24,000

Requirements/Eligibility:

  • Based on high school GPA.

Founders Award

This is a four-year merit-based tuition scholarship. Amount: $20,000-$24,000

Requirements/Eligibility:

  • Based on high school GPA.

Applicants who submit applications to Salem College are automatically considered for these scholarships.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    $35,200 per year

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