MS in Health Communication Design at Thomas Jefferson University

The MS in Health Communication Design at Thomas Jefferson University is a Full Time Master program offered on the East Falls campus in Philadelphia, United States of America. The program is delivered hybrid in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on May 1, 2027.

About MS in Health Communication Design

As of June 2024, the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering & Commerce is no longer accepting applications to our MS in Health Communication Design. Please contact Admissions with questions at [email protected] or call 215-951-2800.

The MS in Health Communication Design Program's mission is to create a healthier world through clear, accessible and actionable communication design strategies.

Complete a single certificate, or, in only one year, complete two certificates plus a capstone project to earn the full MS in Health Communication Design.

Health Communication Design is for visionary individuals driven by a passion to address critical and complex health communication design issues for people, communities, healthcare providers and policymakers.

Through a series of themed, stackable certificates, delivered in a low-residency model, the MS in Health Communication Design equips students with theory and practice-based design skills to create health-related change that improves the human condition. The program employs a process informed by user-centered research, empathy, and a transdisciplinary, collaborative, multi-modal approach.

Who is the Health Communication Design student?

You are interested in the spaces where health and design come together to make powerful and engaging communications that matter. You might have previous design experience, you might have a background in health, or you might be a working professional looking to change careers entirely. You want to understand how to identify and frame an opportunity through deep research and engagement. You see a complex and ambiguous world with an uncertain future, and you want to learn to navigate that landscape to create lasting change that will better the human condition. You are creative, motivated, and a future leader.

Learn more about some of our students and their unique paths in the video below:

Disciplines

Kanbar College of Design Engineering & Commerce

Requirements and Admission Criteria for MS in Health Communication Design at Thomas Jefferson University

Entry Requirements

International applicants may be required to submit results from an English Language Proficiency Exam. Additional information about the English Language Proficiency requirement can be found on the Admissions Information page for your program of interest.

Students who have taken coursework outside of the United States should submit a course-by-course academic credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member credentialing organization. Applicants who do not have a NACES evaluation are required to submit official transcripts, along with an official English translation, to Jefferson for review. Thomas Jefferson University reserves the right to outsource student academic credentials to our NACES member partner for evaluation.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Career Opportunities after Completing MS in Health Communication Design

Physician Assistant

Tuition and Fee Information for MS in Health Communication Design at Thomas Jefferson University

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for MS in Health Communication Design at Thomas Jefferson University

After submitting the application, you will receive instructions on how to submit the supporting application materials listed below through your online MyJefferson account. If you prefer, you may also mail your materials to:

Thomas Jefferson University
Application Document Processing
4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

You will receive a MyJefferson identification number via email once you submit your application for admission. Be sure to include your name and MyJefferson ID on all documents that you mail to Jefferson.

Supporting Materials

The Admissions Committee emphasizes a holistic review process that examines the entirety of an applicant's academic aptitude, motivation, problem-solving skills, leadership potential and life experiences. Admission decisions are individualized to the specific attributes of the applicant.

Transcripts: Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions you have attended and/or from which you earned credit. Official transcripts must be sent electronically by the institution to [email protected] or mailed to the address above. Before applying to Jefferson, please review the prerequisites required for admission for this academic program.

Personal Statement: Submit a statement of purpose outlining your interest in the program, how the course of study relates to your desired career path, and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.

Letters of Recommendation: Submit three letters of reference that provide insight into your academic and/or professional competence. References from college or university faculty members or professional sources are accepted. You may request recommendations through your MyJefferson account.

Résumé: A current professional résumé is required.

MS in Health Communication Design at Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University

United States of America, Philadelphia