MS Life Sciences Communication at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The Life Sciences Communication MS is being renamed Science Communication MS. Students will be able to earn a Life Sciences Communication MS through the end of Summer 2027. Beginning in Fall 2027, the program awarded will be the Master of Science in Science Communication.

Department: Life Sciences Communication | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline February 15) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 30 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include LSC 700 Colloquium in Life Sciences Communication; LSC 720 Introduction to Communication Theory and Research; COM ARTS 762 Communication Research Methods; JOURN 658 Communication Research Methods; JOURN 812 Qualitative Communication Research Methods; SOC 751 Survey Methods for Social Research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required but may be considered if available; Letters of Recommendation Required 3. To complete your application, you must submit the following materials. These are evaluated collectively, but each plays a distinct role in helping us understand your qualifications, goals, and fit with the program. Statement of purpose: Clearly explain the science communication skills, research, and/or experiences you will bring to the program. it serves as our first introduction to you as both a scholar and communicator Describe your academic and professional interests, your goals for graduate study and beyond, and how specific aspects of our program will help you achieve those goals. While there is no strict word or page limit, most strong statements are 2 to 3 pages long. Make it professional, clear, focused, and persuasive.

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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