Master in Health Communication (Master's)

The tuition fee is 63,798 USD per year.

This programme prepares students for professional roles in health communication, focusing on how to convey complex healthcare information to the public and media. It emphasizes practical skills in public relations, digital marketing, and crisis communication within healthcare settings. Students engage in interactive online coursework that includes lectures, debates, and multimedia content. The programme is designed for professionals in healthcare, journalism, public health, or marketing.

Focus areas include Healthcare Promotion, Media & Marketing, Visual & Digital Health Communication.

The programme requires eight courses totaling 32 units, with four core courses and four elective courses. Students may choose a concentration that adds four additional courses focused on specific areas of health communication.

Graduates enter roles in healthcare organizations, public relations firms, government agencies, nonprofit groups, and marketing departments focused on health and wellness communication.

Applicants must have a background in healthcare, public relations, journalism, marketing communication, or public health education. Specific admission details are available on the Metropolitan College website.

The programme totals about 32 credit hours. Online, part-time, with completion in 16-18 months. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 11% of applicants.

Boston University (BU), established in 1839 and located in the dynamic city of Boston, is a major private research university with a diverse student body of about 33,000 and nearly 11,800 international students. BU comprises a range of highly regarded schools and colleges, including arts and sciences, business, law and medicine, delivering rigorous academic programmes across approximately 159 fields of study. The campus benefits from Boston’s vibrant innovation ecosystem and robust cultural scene.

Academically, BU emphasises interdisciplinary study and research excellence, hosting numerous research centres that tackle pressing global challenges in health, sustainability and social justice. Students can pursue experiential learning through internships, industry partnerships and lab placements that leverage Boston’s hospitals, tech firms and nonprofit organisations. Faculty mentorship, career services and strong alumni networks support academic progression and employability.

Campus life at BU is energetic and internationally focused, with extensive student organisations, cultural programming and language support for newcomers. International applicants will find comprehensive admissions guidance, English-language services and resources for navigating visas, housing and professional development. BU’s combination of world-class scholarship, city-based opportunities and a supportive international community makes it attractive for students seeking an engaged, career-oriented university experience in a global city.