Kate Travis

UC San Diego: Certificate in Medical Writing
2026-07-01 04:10 UTC
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.”

MIT: M.S. in Science Writing
2026-07-01 04:10
“During their year here, students learn fundamental research and reporting skills and produce publishable works of print, audio, video, and interactive journalism. Our curriculum teaches students how to interpret and explain science to the wider public, to place research and researchers within their social and historical contexts, and to create pieces that balance hard analysis with creativity and style. We live on the border between art and science, and we recruit students from across that spectrum. Our cohorts include journalists, working scientists, artists, recent undergraduates from science or humanities majors, and others who have a passion for learning the delicate nuances of science writing.”

UC Berkeley: Master's in Journalism
2026-07-01 04:10
The two-year journalism master’s program offers a focus/curriculum in science and technology. UC Berkeley also offers an undergraduate minor in journalism.

Texas A&M University: M.S. in Science & Technology Journalism
2026-07-01 04:10
“Open to candidates with scientific or other backgrounds, the Science & Technology Journalism (STJR) master’s program includes coursework in both science journalism and science. Students choose between an internship track and a thesis track.”

Stony Brook University: Certificate in Communicating Science
2026-07-01 04:10
“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.”

Kansas State University: Graduate Certificate in Technical Writing
2026-07-01 04:10
Graduate certificate in technical writing. Includes courses on science communication, environmental communication, health communications, creative nonfiction.

Temple University: Certificate in Science Writing
2026-07-01 04:10
“Gain science- and technology-based writing skills with the Scientific Writing Graduate Certificate from Temple’s College of Science and Technology and the Klein College of Media and Communication. Designed to meet the growing needs of both media and scientific communities, this degree will prepare you for careers in biotechnology, communication and public relations, journalism, patent law, pharmacy, public health, publishing and STEM disciplines.”

New Mexico Tech: Certificate in Scientific and Professional Communication
2026-07-01 04:10
“The Scientific and Professional Communication Graduate Certificate offers graduate students and post‐baccalaureate professionals an opportunity to build and strengthen their professional communication abilities for academic and professional work.”

Rochester Institute of Technology: M.S. in Communication
2026-07-01 04:10
Master’s in Communications, offering five research areas: Use of Artificial Intelligence in Journalism, Social Media, Visual Communication, Health Communication, Civic Engagement.

Indiana University: Communicating Science Program
2026-07-01 04:10
IU’s School of Medicine has a Communication Science program, which “trains the next generation of scientists and health professionals to communicate more effectively with the public, public officials, the media and others outside their own discipline.” It offers a minor for graduate students, workshops, and other programs.

Florida International University: Certificate in Science Communication
2026-07-01 04:10
Graduate certificate program:
“With a growing number science communication job opportunities, this certificate offers STEM and communication graduate students the opportunity to gain science communication skills in an academic setting.”

Columbia University: M.A. in Journalism, Science Concentration
2026-07-01 04:10
“Students in the Science concentration focus on themes and ways of thinking that can be used to cover any scientific field, whether it’s health, technology or the hard sciences. They get a landscape view, looking at history, patterns of discovery and innovation. The seminar emphasizes understanding the culture and practice of science, giving students the skills to interpret a peer-reviewed study as well as providing a clear understanding of the peer-review process, its origin and its challenges. The course places particular emphasis on writing creatively and compellingly, whether in a short news story or in a long piece of narrative nonfiction.”

Johns Hopkins: M.A. in Science Writing
2026-07-01 04:10
“We teach the reporting and writing skills required to succeed in the diverse ecosystem of science and medical writing. In core classes, students hone reporting techniques such as interviewing scientists and identifying credible sources. Electives such as Subatomic Writing, Principles of Editing, and Literature of Science help students polish their prose and emulate masters of the craft. In workshops such as Science Narrative and Science Personal Essay & Memoir, students develop tools of creative nonfiction while receiving extensive feedback on their writing.”
Mostly online, self-paced program includes 9 courses, including one on-site residency. It takes 16-36 months to complete.

UC San Diego: Certificate in Science Communication
2026-07-01 04:10
Graduate certificate geared toward students interested in science writing and scientists (and other professionals in scientific fields) interested in better communicating their work to the public.
“The goal of this program is to train current and future science professionals in the skills needed to clearly communicate technical, scientific information. Some areas where you can choose to focus your program’s specificity are: how to write news and features from a journalistic perspective; how to build a business around writing; self-editing; the art of interviewing; blogging; how to write nonfiction and informational content for children; and how to publish on the web.”

NYU: M.A. in Science, Health & Environmental Reporting
2026-07-01 04:10
“The Science, Health & Environmental Reporting program (SHERP) at NYU consists of 11 classes (including one elective) over 16 months, for a total of 38 credits. SHERP classwork is centered on real-world reporting assignments and extensive interactions with leading practitioners in journalism and science. In addition to regular classes, students take multimedia storytelling via two intensive, eight-week workshops: audio in the first semester and video in the spring. In addition to the master’s program, NYU offers workshops for STEM grad students and working journalists.”

Colorado State University: M.S., Ph.D. in Journalism and Media Communication
2026-07-01 04:10
“The M.S. in Journalism and Media Communication is for students interested in communication management and academic research in media, science and technical communication, and new communication technology.”
It prepares students for careers in health, environmental, science, or technical communications; public relations and strategic communications; new communication technologies; journalism; academia. Not as science writing-specific as other programs.
Colorado State University also offers a Ph.D. program on the same topics.

Northern Arizona University: Graduate Certificate in Science Communication
2026-07-01 04:10
“This 15-credit certificate, which can be completed either in person or through a combination of an intensive summer program and distance learning, will provide students with a broad overview of communication needs and strategies; extensive hands-on experience with communication tools such as writing tactics and photography, audio, and video technologies; and the opportunity to produce an in-depth individualized communication project under the guidance of a faculty mentor.”

CUNY: M.A. in Journalism, Health and Science Reporting Concentration
2026-07-01 04:10
Students in the M.A. program at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY complete 43 credits of coursework in as few as 16 months, or they can extend their studies over a longer period. In the second semester students begin taking courses for one of six subject concentrations, including health and science reporting.

Rutgers: B.A. in Science Communication, Science Outreach (Minor)
2026-07-01 04:10
“Courses and programs in science communication can be found across Rutgers’ five campuses with more than 150 majors. For undergraduates, Rutgers also offers minors in Science Communication and Science Outreach, which can be used to complement a major focus and help prepare students to be strong communicators in their chosen field or career.”

University of Illinois: M.S. and certificate program in Science & Technology Journalism
2026-07-01 04:10
Beginning in fall 2023, the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign will offer a master of science degree in journalism with a focus on science and technology journalism, which can be done entirely online in as few as two semesters full time, or tailored to a part-time schedule over additional semesters. The new curricula will also offer a science and technology communication certificate for undergraduates, and the online 400-level courses in this track will expand paths to degree completion for undergraduates.

AHCJ health journalism fellowships
2026-07-01 04:10
The Association of Health Care Journalists offers trainings for journalists covering cancer, health care performance, international health, and the CDC, as well as regional fellowships and other specialty coverage areas. Most fellowships involve training (either in-person or virtual) and some include grants for projects and/or attendance at AHCJ conferences.

University of Wisconsin: M.S. in Life Sciences Communication
2026-07-01 04:10
“LSC offers two M.S. degree options, the thesis-track M.S. and the professional studies track M.S. 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.”

University of Chicago: Certificate in Medical Writing and Editing
2026-07-01 04:10
“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.”

University of Minnesota: M.S. in Scientific & Technical Communication
2026-07-01 04:10
“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.

University of Montana: Master's in Environmental Science & Natural Resource Journalism
2026-07-01 04:10
“The master’s program is an advanced curriculum for applicants with undergraduate degrees in journalism, environmental and earth sciences, environmental studies or natural resources. We also seek applicants with professional experience in journalism, the natural resource industries and environmental nonprofit organizations.”

University of Illinois: Certificate in Science Communication
2026-07-01 04:10
“The Certificate in Science Communication is offered jointly by the 21st Century Scientists Working Group and the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning. It is designed for graduate students currently enrolled at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, but also open to postdocs. The certificate is designed to be completed in one year, but some applicants may take more or less time to complete the requirements.”

University of Georgia: M.A. in Health & Medical Journalism
2026-07-01 04:10
“Housed in Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, UGA’s M.A. in Health and Medical Journalism (HMJ) is a two-year, non-thesis degree program in science writing and health reporting. Students learn to translate complex topics in medicine and healthcare for lay audiences through written, digital, and social media and have many opportunities to publish their writing in local, state and national outlets.”
“The program is open to applicants holding a bachelor’s degree in any field, with or without prior experience in journalism.”

University of Arizona: Certificate in Science Communication
2026-07-01 04:10
“The Science Communication Graduate Certificate or multidisciplinary minor is available to all University of Arizona MS and PHD students and postdoctoral fellows. The goal of this program is to train future science professionals in the skills needed to communicate effectively. The certificate and minor require three electives to be taken at any time before graduation. Postdoctoral fellows can use the Qualified Tuition Reduction (QTR) benefit to take courses at a discounted rate.”

Washington State University: Certificate in Research Communication
2026-07-01 04:10
Graduate certificate focusing on communicating scientific research to the public.
“The interdisciplinary certificate program emphasizes experiential learning along with lectures. The program includes courses in communications theory and techniques tailored specifically for science and engineering students. Students learn how to communicate with diverse audiences in a variety of formats, including face-to-face conversations, formal presentations, written content and multimedia formats.”

University of Rhode Island: Certificate in Science Writing & Rhetoric
2026-07-01 04:10
“This graduate certificate program combines graduate-level training and an off-campus internship in science writing and rhetoric to provide graduate students with a solid foundation and skills for taking often-complex scientific results and communicating them to both specialist and non-scientific audiences, including the public and policymakers.”
