About the course

Health communication is one of the fastest growing areas in the communication field and a stated focus of Healthy People 2020, the Centers for Disease Control, the National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine), and the National Cancer Institute. Students who major in health communication develop the communication competencies needed to inform and influence individual and community decisions for improving health.Our health communication degree for undergraduates is one of only a handful nationwide. Most other programs only offer health communication as an area of specialization. We offer a comprehensive approach to health care and promotion.

　　The health communication major is designed for students who aspire to become communication specialists in health environments or address societal challenges related to communication and health. Our program prepares students for a variety of careers in healthcare contexts, including hospitals, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and medical settings. Graduates with a degree in health communication may seek jobs as health communication specialists, health educators, curriculum/instructional designers, patient advocates, health directors, public relations practitioners, and health campaign developers, or may pursue graduate study in health communication for careers in teaching and research. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$108,846

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Houston
Summer (June), 2024	Houston
Summer (June), 2024	Houston
Fall (September), 2024	Houston
Spring (January), 2025	Houston
Summer (June), 2025	Houston
Summer (June), 2025	Houston
Fall (September), 2025	Houston
Spring (January), 2026	Houston
Summer (June), 2026	Houston
Summer (June), 2026	Houston

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Houston

Official secondary school or high-school academic records (transcripts, mark sheets, graduation certificate).

　　Equivalent GPA 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale)

　　TOEFL (iBT) - 79, TOEFL (PBT) - 550, IELTS - 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　501st / 1250

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