About Us

Boston University is a world-renowned center for academic growth and excellence and offers a rich history of diversity for prospective students. Metropolitan College, in collaboration with the College of Communication at Boston University, brings together a broad range of industry professionals for the Master of Science in Health Communication online program. Please explore the content below as you seek to deepen your familiarity with Boston University and gain a better understanding of the important role that Health Communicators play in our world.

About BU
Boston University was founded on the ideals that it would be one of the first all-inclusive universities, as well as a leading private research and teaching institution. Read more…

About the College of Communication
In 1947, Boston University founded the first academic program in the United States in public relations. Boston University also has the distinct honor of granting the first Master of Science degree in Public Relations. Read more…

About Metropolitan College
Boston University Metropolitan College was established in 1965 and offers over 800 courses in more than 30 areas of study. Read more…

Accreditations
Boston University is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, (NEASC) Inc. Regional accreditation is the primary type of institutional accreditation used in the United States. Read more…

Rankings
Boston University is an internationally respected university with a reputation for excellence and extensive research. Boston University has been repeatedly recognized as an institution of great quality and academic excellence. Read more…

FAQ’s
These frequently asked questions address various topics from tuition to accreditation and have been compiled to conveniently and quickly offer you the answers you seek. Read more…

Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your privacy when you visit our websites. We reserve the right to append or modify this Privacy Statement at anytime; we ask that you re-visit our Privacy Statement to check for updates or changes. Read more…

Contact Us
Our enrollment advisors are available via e-mail or phone for additional questions or to get started on your application. Read more…

About BU

Boston University was founded on the ideals that it would be one of the first all-inclusive universities, as well as a leading private research and teaching institution. Boston University celebrates its diversity by carrying the exclusive title of being the first university to open all its divisions to female students in 1872, the first coeducational [...]

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About the College of Communication

In 1947, Boston University founded the first academic program in the United States in public relations. Boston University also has the distinct honor of granting the first Master of Science degree in Public Relations. Many of the College of Communication programs are revered as the best in the nation as well as internationally. The school [...]

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About Metropolitan College

Metropolitan College, one of Boston University’s seventeen degree-granting schools and colleges, was established in 1965 and offers over 800 courses in more than 30 areas of study, and currently has 4,203 students, 226 faculty members, and 18,999 alumni.

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Accreditations

Boston University is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, (NEASC) Inc.  Regional accreditation is the primary type of institutional accreditation used in the United States.
About NEASC
Founded in 1885, the New England Association of Schools & Colleges, (NEASC) Inc. is the nation’s oldest regional accrediting association whose mission is the establishment [...]

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Rankings

Boston University is an internationally respected university with a reputation for excellence and extensive research. Boston University has been repeatedly recognized as an institution of great quality and academic excellence. To learn more, simply view the list of recognitions and rankings below.

Top 100 national universities (U.S. News & World Report college rankings)
Top 100 graduate universities [...]

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FAQ’s

Frequently asked questions.

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Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy when you visit our websites. We reserve the right to append or modify this Privacy Statement at anytime; we ask that you re-visit our Privacy Statement to check for updates or changes.
In order to enhance our site to meet our visitors needs we collect various types of information [...]

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Contact Us

An Enrollment Advisor will be available to answer your questions during the hours listed below:

Monday – Thursday: 9:00am - 9:00pm Eastern Time
Friday: 9:00am - 5:30pm Eastern Time

Call 1-877-674-9682 or e-mail info@healthcommunication.bu.edu

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