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    Health communication degrees abroad

    Health communication is a relatively new, but rapidly growing discipline. It is the study of communication in relation to health professionals and health education. This includes the study of practitioner and patient interactions, as well as how important health information is communicated through organizations and to the public.

    As an international student studying health communication, you’ll focus on research methodology, and investigate communication from a range of perspectives. You’ll also get the chance to explore the role of language in a diverse range of health care settings.

    Studying health communication abroad will give you an invaluable opportunity to experience a different approach to healthcare. The need to effectively communicate healthcare issues has never been more important, and as an international student, you’ll be uniquely placed to appreciate global concerns.

    Health communication program structure

    You can study health communication at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It is more commonly offered at universities in the USA, but programs can be found elsewhere including the UK and Lebanon.

    Health communication bachelor’s programs are offered as a BA and a BSc, but there is usually not much difference between the two. The BSc may include more modules that focus on the scientific elements of healthcare communication.

    In the US, your health communication bachelor’s degree will last four years using the liberal arts model. This means you’ll have the opportunity to study other subjects, especially in your first two years, before focussing on health communication modules in the second half of your program.

    You can study for an MA in health communication if you already hold a bachelor’s degree in a related subject. This is a great option if you want to expand your knowledge or enhance your career in the healthcare sector. Most MA programs require one or two years of study and can be teacher or research-led.

    How you’ll learn on your health communication program will vary depending on where you study, but you can expect to take part in lectures, workshops, seminars, and some fieldwork. Assessments will generally be through exams, essays, reports, and a final year dissertation.

    Some of the most common health communication modules you’ll study include:

    • Research methodology for health communication
    • Healthcare narratives
    • Communication in the workplace
    • Management of healthcare
    • Health psychology
    • Corpus linguistics
    • Healthcare documentation
    Health communication program structure

    You can study health communication at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It is more commonly offered at universities in the USA, but programs can be found elsewhere including the UK and Lebanon.

    Health communication bachelor’s programs are offered as a BA and a BSc, but there is usually not much difference between the two. The BSc may include more modules that focus on the scientific elements of healthcare communication.

    In the US, your health communication bachelor’s degree will last four years using the liberal arts model. This means you’ll have the opportunity to study other subjects, especially in your first two years, before focussing on health communication modules in the second half of your program.

    You can study for an MA in health communication if you already hold a bachelor’s degree in a related subject. This is a great option if you want to expand your knowledge or enhance your career in the healthcare sector. Most MA programs require one or two years of study and can be teacher or research-led.

    How you’ll learn on your health communication program will vary depending on where you study, but you can expect to take part in lectures, workshops, seminars, and some fieldwork. Assessments will generally be through exams, essays, reports, and a final year dissertation.

    Some of the most common health communication modules you’ll study include:

    • Research methodology for health communication
    • Healthcare narratives
    • Communication in the workplace
    • Management of healthcare
    • Health psychology
    • Corpus linguistics
    • Healthcare documentation

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    Health communication undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in health communication

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      Biology - Public Health and Microbiology - BSc Auburn University at Montgomery, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      20,336 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, August, June
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      Communication - Corporate/Health Communication - BSc/BA University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,800 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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      Global Public Health - BA (Hons) Edge Hill University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      12,250 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Health Communication - BA American University of Beirut, Lebanon

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      24,420 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, August
      Show program overview about Health Communication
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      Public Health: Biology - BPH Southeast Missouri State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,155 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
      Show program overview about Public Health: Biology
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    Associate in health communication

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      Public Health - AA South Seattle College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      9,687 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, June, April, January
      Show program overview about Public Health
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    Pathway in health communication

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      Public Health & Society (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      10,900 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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    Health communication graduate programs

    Master's in health communication

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      Public Health (Palliative Care Research) - MPH University of Dundee, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      18,150 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Public Health (Palliative Care Research)
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      Health Communication - MA DePaul University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      24,320 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, September, March
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      Public Health - MSc London Metropolitan University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      13,250 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Public Health
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      Physical Activity and Public Health - MPH University of Chichester, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      14,300 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Public Health - MPH California State University, Sacramento, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,800 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, August
      Show program overview about Public Health
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    Doctorate in health communication

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      Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics - PhD Florida A&M University, USA

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      24,669 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, August
      Show program overview about Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics
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    Diploma in health communication

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      Clinical Residency: Public Health Management - PGDip Astrakhan State Medical University, Russia

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      3,700 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Public Health - PGDip University of Essex Online, UK
      • Online

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      16 months
      Annual tuition fee
      7,482 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      June, January, July, April, February
      Show program overview about Public Health
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    Certificate in health communication

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      Public Health - PGCert University of Essex Online, UK
      • Online

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      8 months
      Annual tuition fee
      3,741 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, July, June, April, February
      Show program overview about Public Health
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    Future health communication careers

    Efficient communication in healthcare is vital to the success of hospitals and public health campaigns. Therefore, your skills as a health communication graduate will be in high demand.

    Here are some of the roles you might consider after graduation:

    • Hospital manager
    • Healthcare manager
    • Health promotion officer
    • Hospital administrator
    • Medical practitioner
    • Healthcare marketing executive

    Some of the careers above will require additional qualifications, so make sure you’re aware of what you’ll need when choosing your career. If you need help working out which career path to take, speak to your university’s career services, who can help you discover what role might best suit you.