MIT: M.S. in Science Writing

"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

UC San Diego: Certificate in Medical Writing

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

Northwestern: M.S. in Journalism, Health, Environment & Science Specialization

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

Boston University: M.S. in Science Journalism

This program is on hold/not accepting new applications as of spring 2023. "Boston University’s Science and Medical Journalism program offers an intense curriculum leading to a Master of Science degree, in which students develop the skills necessary to succeed in the competitive and rapidly evolving science communication industry. Although our emphasis is on writing, reporting,

UC Santa Cruz: M.S. in Science Communication

The science communication master's program at the University of California, Santa Cruz is one academic year long, focusing entirely on practical training through rigorous coursework and diverse internships. It's the only graduate science writing program in the U.S. that requires a degree in science and experience in research.

AAAS Diverse Voices in Science Journalism internship

"This summer program is designed for undergraduate students who are deeply committed to diversity and interested in pursuing journalism as a career. Interns spend 10 weeks working in the news room at Science Magazine, covering the scientific and technological issues that shape our global community." "The program is a paid, 10-week experience under the guidance

Baylor University: Present Your PhD

Graduate student organization that connects students with local educators and students to teach them about their thesis research. "Baylor Present Your PhD (PyPhD for short) is a graduate student organization with the vision to bring professional-level science into classrooms and the community. While the group title may say “PhD”, graduate students from various PhD and

Disability in Health Care Reporting Fellowship

STAT publishes daily news, investigative articles, narrative projects and more focused on health, medicine and life sciences. The Disability in Health Care Reporting Fellowship, a 12-month program starting in 2024, "is aimed at journalists interested in covering disability issues while learning the basics of health and science reporting. This fellowship is meant to focus on