Boston University

Boston University has a history of firsts: the nation's first degree program in public relations, the nation's first combined cancer research and teaching laboratory (the BU Medical Center), and one of the nation's first institutions to introduce a combined liberal arts and medical education program leading to an MD in six years. Boston University's College of Communication and Metropolitan College are pleased to continue this tradition with the first master's degree in Health Communication to be offered completely online.

Master of Science in Health Communication (MSHC)

Affordable, flexible, and 100% online, Boston University's Master of Science in Health Communication positions you to be a leader in the emerging fields of health care marketing, public relations, health literacy, crisis management and social marketing.

Our master's program offers a variety of benefits:

• Flexible: Working professionals can start immediately with no GRE or required campus visits
• Accelerated: Earn your degree in as little as 18 months via part-time study
• Distinctive: Multi-disciplinary program with instruction in health sciences, public relations, marketing, ethics and mass media
• Innovative: Participate in the only Health Communication degree available online
• Valuable: Secure career advancements in PR agencies, non-profit organizations, pharmaceutical and health care companies, government and other major health care providers

Whether you come from a health care, public relations or marketing background, our multi-disciplinary curriculum prepares professionals for upcoming challenges. You'll learn to implement effective communication campaigns, tackle tough health care issues, and provide valuable information to the media, the public and other critical stakeholders.

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If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Contact Boston University.