Online Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication – Medical and Health
Turn your writing and communication skills into a career in health care with the online Bachelor of Science in technical communication with a concentration in medical and health from Arizona State University. You can make an impact by helping diverse audiences understand and act on health information, without wearing scrubs. Upon graduating, you’ll be prepared to translate clinical research, health policies, instructions for medical devices, training materials for doctors and more into clear, user-friendly formats. If you're working in health care support, patient education or an administrative role, this concentration helps you build the communication skills to grow your career.
Quick facts
Next start date: 01/11/2027
Total classes: 42
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120
This program is also available in-person.
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Build a career in medical and health communication
Will my diploma say ‘online’?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Technical communication and medical writing courses
Featured courses emphasize writing for health care management, developing patient education resources and exploring user experience in medical and health care environments. To complete the degree, you'll build a professional portfolio of health communication samples and a final document synthesizing your undergraduate experience.
Medical writing careers and salaries
You will be prepared to make an impact across a range of health-focused organizations, including hospitals, government agencies, biotechnology firms and nonprofit organizations. You'll be equipped to translate complex medical and scientific information and support informed decision-making to improve health outcomes across communities. Technical writers earn a median wage of $91,670, which is 85% above the $49,500 median across all U.S. occupations as of 2024. With about 4,500 new openings projected each year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is a steady demand for these skilled writers.
Additional examples include but aren’t limited to:
Communications Specialist
Community Health Worker
Production Assistant
Learn from top-tier faculty in medical and health communication
Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are deeply committed to exploration in their fields of work. Many of our faculty and staff are recognized both nationally and internationally for their achievements from psychology to writing.
- American Educational Research Association fellows.
- American Psychological Association fellows.
- Fulbright scholars.
How to apply
first-year student
You’re considered a first-year student for application purposes if you’ve never attended college or have fewer than 12 transferable credit hours.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.
*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.
Study at a globally recognized university
ASU is a global university recognized for its commitment to innovation, research and high-quality academic programs. Our university has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report and other respected organizations.
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in the U.S. for innovation for 12 consecutive years, ahead of Stanford and MIT
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Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
