Admissions
Choosing to continue your education in a graduate program is an exciting and important next step in your personal and professional development. Boston University has a host of valuable resources available to assist you as you embark upon your journey to become a powerful Health Communicator. Use the information in this section to learn more about how you can get started in this innovative program experience.
Admissions Requirements
Applications for the online Master of Science in Health Communication are accepted year-round. Applicants will be reviewed for admission on the strength of their ability for graduate studies, based upon key criteria. Read more…
Application Instructions
To assist you in completing your application, we’ve compiled important information including an Application Checklist to guide your way. Read more…
International Students
This section is for international students interested in applying to the Master of Science in Computer Information Systems online program. Read More…
Transfer Credit
On a case-by-case basis, a student may petition to have graduate credit from a regionally accredited college or university count as the equivalent of another course in the curriculum and accepted as transfer credit. Read more…
Academic Calendar
You can complete the Master of Science in Health Communication program in just 18 months
(5 semesters). Read more…
Tuition & Financial Aid
For many students, financial assistance is essential in funding their education. Our goal is to ensure that all students with the drive and determination to complete our professional programs have the opportunity to do so. Read more…
Computer Requirements
In order to fully participate and be successful in the Boston University online Master of Science in Health Communication program, students should have access to a computer with that meets minimum requirements. Read more…
Admission Requirements
Applications for the Master of Science in Health Communication online program are accepted year-round. Applicants will be reviewed for admission on the strength of their ability for graduate studies, based upon the following criteria:
Show completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Complete the Boston University Metropolitan College and College of Communication [...]
Application Instructions
The Application Checklist will help guide prospective students through the application process, and can answer many of your application questions. However, it is recommended that you contact an Enrollment Advisor at 1-877-674-9682, prior to completing your application.
To assist you in completing your application, the directions below explain each step of the process. This information has [...]
International Students
Application Instructions For International Applicants
With the proper documentation, international students are welcome to join our diverse program. Students who have studied at a non-English speaking school must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum scores from TOEFL tests:
Paper TOEFL (PBT) - minimum score 600
Computer based TOEFL (CBT) - minimum [...]
Transfer Credit
On a case-by-case basis, a student may petition to have graduate credit from a regionally accredited college or university count as the equivalent of another course in the curriculum and accepted as transfer credit. In such cases, a student will have to supply a course syllabus to ensure that the content in the course taken [...]
Read MoreAcademic Calendar
You can complete the Master of Science in Health Communication online program in just 18 months (5 semesters). The program has six convenient start dates, and applications are accepted all year. Upcoming dates are listed below, so you won’t have to wait long to begin. Please contact us at any time to get started.
Your first step [...]
Read MoreTuition & Financial Aid
Financial Aid
For many students, financial assistance is essential in funding their education. Our goal is to ensure that all students with the drive and determination to complete our professional programs have the opportunity to do so.
As a Boston University student, you may be eligible for federal student aid in the form of grants, scholarships, and [...]
Computer Requirements
In order to fully participate and be successful in the Boston University Online Master of Science in Health Communication program, students should have access to a computer with the following minimum requirements:
PC Users
Processor: Minimum Pentium III
Memory: 1GB RAM minimum
Hard Drive: 40 GB or more with 8GB free space preferred
Modem: A cable or DSL connection is [...]
