MICRO-DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE COMMUNICATION (MDSciCom)

Learn to communicate scientific research and research findings to a non-scientific audience through various media tools including verbal and written communiqué, social media and virtual/digital messaging in a way that is engaging, accurate and enhances confidence in science.  News briefs, product and science concept descriptions, videos (animated, live-action, etc.), podcasts, public speaking/interviews are all covered in the micro-diploma in science communication.

“The Micro-diploma course in Science Communication has surpassed all my expectations. Not only did it enrich my understanding of the intricate relationship between science and society, but it also provided me with invaluable practical experiences that I’ll carry with me forever. . .”  

- MDSciCom 2023-2024 Graduant

APPLY NOW! DEADLINE IS JUNE 1, 2024

Degree Requirements

• Complete two courses, 6CH (see below) 

• Minimum grade of “B”

• Expected Time to Completion: 1 academic year

IMMU 7000 Science Communication: Foundations & writing methodologies  (3 CH)  

Provides an overview of the primary methodologies governing science communication writing.

• Offered:  Fall 2023

IMMU 7010 Science Communication: Audio-video methodologies  (3 CH)

Provide an overview of the primary audio-visual methodologies used for science communications.

• Offered: Winter 2024

Admission Requirements

The Micro-Diploma in Science Communication is only available to students currently registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in one of the listed graduate programs.

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