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BS Health Science and Communication Studies at Northeastern University

Northeastern University, United States

Programme overview

The combined Bachelor of Science degree program in health science and communication studies offers an interdisciplinary approach to public health communication. Students combine courses from health sciences and communication studies to learn about health and illness and the important role of communication in shaping the public’s understanding of health issues. Offered at: Boston, Oakland.

Faculty: Bouvé College of Health Sciences  |  Department: Community Health Behavioral Sciences  |  Duration: 131 semester hours  |  Study mode: co-op  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Requires 131 semester hours. Required courses include COMM 1101 Introduction to Communication Studies; COMM 1112 Public Speaking; PHTH 1260 The U.S. Healthcare System; PHTH 2210 Foundations of Biostatistics; PHTH 2350 Community and Public Health; PHTH 2515 Healthcare Policy and Administration.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants apply for Fall entry through Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Early Action or Regular Decision. Transfer applicants can apply for Fall or Spring entry.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision I and Early Action November 1; Early Decision II and Regular Decision January 1. Decision notifications: ED I by January 1, EA by February 15, ED II by March 1, RD by April 1.

Transfer deadlines: Fall April 1; Spring October 15 (extended).

First-year and transfer applicants apply through the Common Application or Coalition Application; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable). SAT/ACT is optional (test-optional).

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.northeastern.edu/

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