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U.S. degree programs in science, health, or environmental writing

The Open Notebook

The Open Notebook has compiled a list of "more than 50 U.S. university-based programs that offer specialized undergraduate or graduate degree programs and/or individual courses (which may be available to undergraduates, graduate students, or both) in science, health, or environmental writing." Some of these programs also appear as independent entries in Connector's library.
Academic program

U.S. degree programs in science, health, or environmental writing

Summary:
The Open Notebook has compiled a list of "more than 50 U.S. university-based programs that offer specialized undergraduate or graduate degree programs and/or individual courses (which may be available to undergraduates, graduate students, or both) in science, health, or environmental writing." Some of these programs also appear as independent entries in Connector's library.
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University of Edinburgh: MSc in science communication and public engagement

University of Edinburgh

Masters degree in science communication: "The University of Edinburgh supports a vibrant culture of science communication and public engagement and has considerable expertise across a range of science communication and public engagement practice; from dissemination of knowledge to dialogue and policy." This program does not specialize in marketing, advertising, or corporate communication.
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University of Edinburgh: MSc in science communication and public engagement

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Masters degree in science communication: "The University of Edinburgh supports a vibrant culture of science communication and public engagement and has considerable expertise across a range of science communication and public engagement practice; from dissemination of knowledge to dialogue and policy." This program does not specialize in marketing, advertising, or corporate communication.
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University of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, Scotland

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University College London: MSc in science communication

University College London

This master's program in science communication started in September 2022. "Developed to prepare students for the growing number of science communication jobs - from journalism and broadcasting, to public relations, public engagement, and online campaigning – our MSc Science Communication focuses on state-of-the-art professional communication, journalism, and engagement expertise from around the world, combined with an academic underpinning from science and technology studies." It is offered as a one-year (full-time) or two-year (part-time) program.
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University College London: MSc in science communication

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This master's program in science communication started in September 2022. "Developed to prepare students for the growing number of science communication jobs - from journalism and broadcasting, to public relations, public engagement, and online campaigning – our MSc Science Communication focuses on state-of-the-art professional communication, journalism, and engagement expertise from around the world, combined with an academic underpinning from science and technology studies." It is offered as a one-year (full-time) or two-year (part-time) program.
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University College London

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London, England

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Stony Brook University: Certificate in communicating science

Stony Brook

"The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Communicating Science (12 credits) complements ongoing graduate degree work at Stony Brook University. To apply you must be enrolled in a graduate program at Stony Brook University."
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Stony Brook University: Certificate in communicating science

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"The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Communicating Science (12 credits) complements ongoing graduate degree work at Stony Brook University. To apply you must be enrolled in a graduate program at Stony Brook University."
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Stony Brook

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Stony Brook, NY

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UC San Diego: Certificate in medical writing

UC San Diego

Graduate certificate, specifically for professional communications. "The program is not designed for those intending to communicate scientific information to lay audiences, e.g., science journalism, marketing communications or patient communications. This program is designed to equip scientists and others with a strong biomedical and/or life sciences background to write for scientific audiences in peer-reviewed journals, regulatory documents, medical education materials and/or research grant proposals."
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UC San Diego: Certificate in medical writing

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Graduate certificate, specifically for professional communications. "The program is not designed for those intending to communicate scientific information to lay audiences, e.g., science journalism, marketing communications or patient communications. This program is designed to equip scientists and others with a strong biomedical and/or life sciences background to write for scientific audiences in peer-reviewed journals, regulatory documents, medical education materials and/or research grant proposals."
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UC San Diego

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San Diego, CA

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Stanford University: M.A. in earth systems, environmental communication

Stanford University

Stanford undergraduates studying environmental science can apply for a M.A. at the university focused on environmental communication.
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Stanford University: M.A. in earth systems, environmental communication

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Stanford undergraduates studying environmental science can apply for a M.A. at the university focused on environmental communication.
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Stanford University

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Stanford, CA

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Cornell University: Minor in science communication and public engagement

Cornell University

"This minor is designed for undergraduates who are interested in the sciences and/or engineering and would like to learn how to use a wide variety of communication tools for engaging publics, including non-technical audiences and policymakers."
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Cornell University: Minor in science communication and public engagement

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"This minor is designed for undergraduates who are interested in the sciences and/or engineering and would like to learn how to use a wide variety of communication tools for engaging publics, including non-technical audiences and policymakers."
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Cornell University

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Ithaca, NY

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University of Chicago: Certificate in medical writing and editing

University of Chicago

"Developed for professionals with backgrounds in science or writing, the online medical writing certificate program with synchronous sessions has a comprehensive curriculum focused on creating medical communicators with strong writing, editing, data reporting, and analytic skills. Students have the opportunity to boost their skills quickly in nine months to one year, part-time."
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University of Chicago: Certificate in medical writing and editing

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"Developed for professionals with backgrounds in science or writing, the online medical writing certificate program with synchronous sessions has a comprehensive curriculum focused on creating medical communicators with strong writing, editing, data reporting, and analytic skills. Students have the opportunity to boost their skills quickly in nine months to one year, part-time."
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University of Chicago

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Chicago, IL

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University of Minnesota: M.S. in scientific & technical communication

University of Minnesota

"The master of science (M.S.) in scientific & technical communication prepares students for local and global careers in online design and social media, software/hardware documentation, information architecture, medical communication, environmental communication, and human-computer interface design." The University of Minnesota also offers master's-level minor and post-grad certificate options.
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University of Minnesota: M.S. in scientific & technical communication

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"The master of science (M.S.) in scientific & technical communication prepares students for local and global careers in online design and social media, software/hardware documentation, information architecture, medical communication, environmental communication, and human-computer interface design." The University of Minnesota also offers master's-level minor and post-grad certificate options.
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University of Minnesota

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Minneapolis, MN

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Northwestern: M.S. in journalism; health, environment & science specialization

Northwestern University

Northwestern's Medill journalism school offers a specialization in health, environment, and science. "From the latest medical research to health care reform to climate change, the Health, Environment and Science specialization prepares future journalists to cover the hottest topics. Medill’s strong focus on reporting provides the tools you need to cover this fast-moving, complex and multi-faceted beat from the world-class city of Chicago with opportunities to pursue stories in the Andes Mountains, New Zealand and other environmental hot spots."
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Northwestern: M.S. in journalism; health, environment & science specialization

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Northwestern's Medill journalism school offers a specialization in health, environment, and science. "From the latest medical research to health care reform to climate change, the Health, Environment and Science specialization prepares future journalists to cover the hottest topics. Medill’s strong focus on reporting provides the tools you need to cover this fast-moving, complex and multi-faceted beat from the world-class city of Chicago with opportunities to pursue stories in the Andes Mountains, New Zealand and other environmental hot spots."
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Northwestern University

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Evanston, IL

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University of Wisconsin: M.S. in life sciences communication

University of Wisconsin

The University of Wisconsin's Life Science Communication degree offers two M.S. options, a thesis track and a professional studies track. "Both tracks provide students with a foundation in communication theory and research methods in addition to the flexibility to create a customized curriculum based on the student’s interests and career goals. Students in LSC take courses within our department and select elective courses from across campus based on their academic and career goals such as environmental studies, statistics, political science, educational psychology, etc."
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University of Wisconsin: M.S. in life sciences communication

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The University of Wisconsin's Life Science Communication degree offers two M.S. options, a thesis track and a professional studies track. "Both tracks provide students with a foundation in communication theory and research methods in addition to the flexibility to create a customized curriculum based on the student’s interests and career goals. Students in LSC take courses within our department and select elective courses from across campus based on their academic and career goals such as environmental studies, statistics, political science, educational psychology, etc."
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University of Wisconsin

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Madison, WI

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University of Maryland: Certificate in science communication

University of Maryland

"The SciComm program is a 12-credit, four-course graduate certificate program offered in an asynchronous, 100% online environment. This means that we offer maximum flexibility to meet the needs of working professionals."
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University of Maryland: Certificate in science communication

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"The SciComm program is a 12-credit, four-course graduate certificate program offered in an asynchronous, 100% online environment. This means that we offer maximum flexibility to meet the needs of working professionals."
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University of Maryland

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