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MA Health Journalism and Communication

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Program Overview

A joint program of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the School of Public Health, the professional master's in health journalism and communication promotes improved public communication about health matters by combining knowledge, skills, and experience from both disciplines. The program is designed for journalists and health professionals, who earn a master's degree in health journalism. Journalists and communications professionals learn the fundamentals of medical research and public health. Health professionals learn basic journalistic principles and ethics, and how to develop meaningful health stories.

Program Key Stats

$28480 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Complete Online Application, Bachelor's Degree, Letters of Recommendation, An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL, MELAB, Personal Statement, CV/Resume

Career Options

  • Director of Health Communications
  • Patient Services Specialist
  • Health Account Executive
  • Director of Public Relations
  • Advocacy Director
  • Health Marketing Consultant
  • Hospital Communication Specialist

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