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Bachelor of Health Communication

About the program

Degree preparing communication specialists for health settings.

Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in Health Communication. Apply relevant analytical
Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.

Topics include provider-patient communication
Health campaigns
Health literacy
Risk and crisis management and multicultural health communication across interpersonal
Organisational and mediated contexts. Students intern with health-related organisations in the Texas Medical Center and greater Houston.

Secondary school completion (freshman), At least 15 transferable college credit hours (transfer).

Check the entry requirements and deadlines for international freshmen or transfers : Spring 2027 on 2 November 2026
Summer 2027 on 2 April 2027
Fall 2027 on 3 May Apply online and pay the 90 USD application fee. Send supporting documents one week after the application deadline
With English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 5 or Duolingo . Receive the admission decision. Show funds of 43
110 USD for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa.

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Department	Jack J. Valenti School of Communication
Teaching language	English
Credit value	121
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	The provider lists scholarship opportunities. Programme eligibility, Intake coverage and award value depend on the specific scholarship rules.