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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.

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    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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      Communication: Corporate/Health Communication - BA/BSc University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, USA

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

      Fee in university's local currency 16,800 USD

      Start date
      September, January
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      Communication: Health Communication - BA/BSc Middle Tennessee State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      29,144 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 29,144 USD

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

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,446 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,250 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Health Communication - BA Salem College, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      32,236 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 32,236 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Health Sciences: Public Health - BHSc University of Canterbury, New Zealand

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      21,822 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 35,500 NZD

      Start date
      July, February
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    Certificate in health communication

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      Health Communication - Cert University of Utah, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      31,104 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 31,104 USD

      Start date
      May, August, January
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    Health communication graduate programs

    Master's in health communication

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      Global Public Health (Greenwich Campus) - MSc University of Greenwich, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      20,552 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,300 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Health Communication - MA DePaul University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      19,344 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 19,344 USD

      Start date
      March, September, January
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      Public Health - MPH Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      23,360 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 38,002 NZD

      Start date
      July, February
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      Public Health Nutrition - MSc Edge Hill University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      16,707 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,250 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Science and Health Communication - MSc (with foundation) Dublin City University, Ireland

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      20 months
      Annual tuition fee
      17,291 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,000 EUR

      Start date
      September
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    Doctorate in health communication

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      Instructional Design and Development - PhD University of South Alabama, USA

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,593 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,593 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      History (Holocaust and Genocide History) - PhD Clark University, USA

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      5 years
      Annual tuition fee
      10,952 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,952 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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    Diploma in health communication

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      Environmental Public Health - GradDip Concordia University of Edmonton, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      13,922 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,889 CAD

      Start date
      May, September
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      Public Health - PGDip Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      23,360 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 38,002 NZD

      Start date
      July, February
      Show program overview about Public Health
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      Veterinary Science: Veterinary Public Health - PGDip Massey University, New Zealand

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      29,266 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 47,610 NZD

      Start date
      July, November, February
      Show program overview about Veterinary Science: Veterinary 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.

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