Laurentian University has launched Canada’s first and only comprehensive Master’s program in Science Communication. The first cohort of students enrolled in the 12-month program began courses in early September.
The Master’s program in Science Communication delivers a multi-disciplinary experience that covers the theory underlying good communication, as well as the practical challenges of effectively communicating science and the issues involving science in society. Students currently enrolled in the nine-month Graduate Diploma in Science Communication program have been able to transition to the Master’s program by completing an additional three months of study.
“This Master’s program is a natural extension of the graduate diploma that we have been offering in partnership with Science North since 2005,” said Dr. Chantal Barriault, director of the Science Communication program at Laurentian University. “The Master’s in Science Communication will address the growing demand we have seen for our graduates.
Science is woven into decisions at every level of our lives. People should be able to make informed choices without needing a science degree to do that. That’s where our students come in.”
Laurentian’s graduates are specialists in communicating the work of leading researchers and scientists to diverse audiences – from young children to politicians. They are employed in a range of fields, including government and non-governmental organizations, industry, science centres, zoos, aquariums, popular science publications, and leading research institutions.
