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Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Health Communication

University of Colorado Denver

USA,Colorado

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 32,196/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75 FREE

Application Fee

Jun 2025

Apply Date

USA, Colorado

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1912

Total Students: 15,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1201 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80204, United States

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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Health Communication

Program Overview

From the time we are born to the time we die, health remains a core part of human life. Health and medicine are growing fields in the United States, which spends 16% of its GDP on health care. The strategic importance of effective communication in health care settings cannot be understated. In recognition of the critical importance of communication to health and wellness, the Department of Communication's Health Communication Pathway is one of nine core pathways available to undergraduate Communication majors and graduate students.

The Health Communication Pathway provides students with a theoretically rich and practically relevant education in how health messages are cultivated, negotiated and understood across a wide range of communication contexts spanning intrapersonal communication to the mass media. The Health Communication Pathway serves as a gateway for internships and careers related to health and medicine, and furthers the department's mission to guide students toward developing the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to use communication to create a more civil and humane world.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

105 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jun 2025		Open
aug 2025		Open
jan 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 75 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 32,196 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Colorado Denver

CAD 22,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79.0 Minimum Listening - 7.0 Minimum Reading - 8.0 Minimum Writing - 16.0 Minimum Speaking - 18.0
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 1,070.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career opportunities

Health care public relations specialist
Public health communication specialist for local, state or federal agencies
Pharmaceutical representative (with additional training)
Health campaign designer
Health marketing specialist
Health care human resources manager
Communication specialist for health care nonprofits
Patient representative
Wellness message coordinator
Health or medical writer

Scholarships

International Undergraduate Scholarships

The University of Colorado Denver offers a wide variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities for international undergraduate students. We are committed to supporting your long-term academic and personal success at CU Denver, including your financial well-being.

International Admissions offers automatic merit-based scholarships and additional funding through donor awards and need-based grants. Additionally, students can apply for program-specific and external scholarships. Scholarships can be combined with employment opportunities and other financial resources to contribute to your cost of attendance.

Scholarship	Application Requirement	Award Amount or Range	Criteria
Automatic Merit Scholarship	No	$5,000 - 10,000 per academic year	GPA
Additional Merit Scholarship	Yes	Up to $8,000 per academic year	GPA and scholarship application
ESL Academy Graduate Scholarship	No	$1,000 - $5,000 per academic year	Completion of 1 to 5 levels of the ESL Academy before Admission
Program-Specific Scholarships	Yes	$500 - $2,500	Varies
External Scholarships	Yes	Varies	Varies

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.