Science and Health Communication Dublin City University

Overview

The postgraduate degree in Science and Health Communication delivered at Dublin City University was founded in 1996 and is well recognised and received in Ireland and abroad. A health communication strand was added in 2018. 

Key Facts

Communicators should also be adept at managing and organising the flow of information amidst the many complex crises we now face on our planet.

In addition to addressing concerns about misinformation, it is vital to involve society in scientific research and to make science more accessible and inclusive. We can achieve this through various means, such as traditional political and community discussions, online platforms, video blogs, news broadcasts, social media, conferences, seminars, policy briefings and even through the lens of science fiction. 

All of these methods can help us tackle both the scientific and social aspects of issues such as climate change, pandemics, emerging technologies and our understanding of the world around us.

Prospective students who are already in careers in STEM education and public engagement, working in scientific, engineering, environmental and medical fields, in addition to those with backgrounds in the humanities and the social sciences who are interested in science communication as a field and a profession. 

We also welcome those interested in leadership and communication in the commercial biomedical sector as well as public health policy, administration and regulation, and environmental communication.