Overview

These life sciences can be for example climate, nature, environment, water, sustainability, biotechnology and food production. You will learn what the role of communication is in addressing these social challenges.

Future career - Communication, Health and Life Sciences

If you would like to know what your possibilities are with a Communication, Health and Life Sciences programme from Wageningen University and Research , you can read the stories of our alumni. They will tell you the career perspectives and opportunities after finishing the programme Communication, Health and Life Sciences.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Science Communication

Research Methods and Data Analysis

Advanced Communication Science

Innovation and Transformation

Social Inequalities in Health

Comparative Health Problems and Policies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wageningen, Netherlands

Disciplines

Communication Studies Health Sciences View 47 other Masters in Health Sciences in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The admission requirements for the master's programme Communication, Health and Life Sciences are defined in such a way that the students should be able to successfully complete the program nominally in two years.

The criterion used for admission is

a WUR BSc degree in Communication and Life Sciences, Health and Society, International Development Studies, or equivalent.

The norm for this equivalence is

For both the specialisations Communication and Innovation and Health and Society ≥60 ECTS in Social Sciences on an academic level of which:

≥50 ECTS in communication sciences, sociology and/or (social) psychology
≥10 ECTS in advanced social-scientific research methodology (including basics in statistics)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21200 EUR / year

≈ 21200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Living costs

Wageningen

Netherlands

700 - 800 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Future career - Communication, Health and Life Sciences

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Wageningen

Funding

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