Overview

The explosion of social media and other interactive communication technologies is dramatically changing the ways in which consumers obtain and make sense of health related information. For example, peer to peer communication (e.g., within Facebook support group) about a medical condition is as important to understanding and coping as communication with providers. Providers and other health care professionals must be fully aware of and appreciate all the different sources of information that are key to sensemaking and understanding. Creating messages that are clear, easy to understand, and address the emotional and logical processing of health information is crucial and lead to positive health outcomes. The messages also must address cultural differences and health disparities in terms of behavior and care that are present in a diverse society.

The health communication program will produce graduates who are skilled, effective and literate communicators. They will be able to facilitate the sensemaking and decision making processes related to health information and be well equipped to communicate across many contexts and rapidly changing media platforms. Students completing this program will be prepared for a wide array of emerging health communication careers in industry, the non-profit sector and government.

Careers

A Health Communication degree from Northern Kentucky University prepares students to be a communicator who is valued for their capabilities in making presentations, running meetings, conducting research, managing people and working effectively with others, leading to positions such as:

Patient Liaison

Healthcare Researcher

Patient-Provider Communication Consultant

Communication Trainer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Communication

Patient-Provider Communication

Health Campaigns

Communication Technology and Health

Health Communication Internship

Science in the Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Health Sciences Health Informatics Health Education View 2674 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an Online Application

Pay the $40 Application Fee

Submit Passport Photocopy

Submit your Official Transcripts

Submit Proof of English Fluency

Tuition Fee

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International

21096 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10548 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

21096 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10548 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

10512 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5256 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Highland Heights

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Health Communication.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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