Overview

You’ll be equipped to conduct healthy-living campaigns in communities, help develop effective health policy, conduct health intervention research or advise health providers about communication with patients and their families.

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This Communication - Health and Wellness Communication programme of Rutgers University provides a solid foundation of theoretical knowledge and practical skills to prepare you to enter fields related to:

Community Health Intervention

Community Health Literacy

Counseling

Health Campaign Design

Health Education

Physician/Patient Liaison

Public Health Advocacy

Public Health Policy

Social Work

Career opportunities exist in for-profit and nonprofit agencies including government, hospitals, health departments, schools and other industries. You may also pursue an advanced degree in fields like communication, health education, sociology or nutrition science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Literacy

Persuasive Communication

Health Communication

Health Message and Campaign Design

Communication and Social Change

Patient-Provider Communication in Health Care

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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115

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application - Complete the Rutgers Application or Common App carefully as it can’t be changed after it has been submitted. You should submit only one application.

Extracurricular Activities

Essay - Whether applying with the Common App or Rutgers Application, Rutgers requires that first-year applicants provide a short, original essay.

Application Fee - A $70 non-refundable application fee is required whether applying with the Rutgers Application or Common App.
GED Results - Students with a GED diploma/certificate are required to submit their official results.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36831 USD / year

≈ 36831 USD / year
Out-of-State

36831 USD / year

≈ 36831 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15381 USD / year

≈ 15381 USD / year

Living costs

New Brunswick

United States

1204 - 2963 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Explore These Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New Brunswick

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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