AMICULUM® collaborates with the University of Dundee to develop a new Master’s course in Science and Health Communication
May 3, 2023 | Higher education, academia, healthcare communications
AMICULUM Limited is proud to announce its collaboration with the University of Dundee in developing a Master’s course in Science and Health Communication. The Master’s course was an idea conceived during discussions between AMICULUM’s co-founder, Dr Richard Allcorn and Professor Sir Pete Downes, former Vice Chancellor of the University. The AMICULUM team worked closely with the Schools of Life Sciences and Medicine at the University to develop the concept and to prepare for the launch of the course in September 2023.
“AMICULUM is delighted to be collaborating with the University of Dundee on this project. We hope that the course will help raise awareness of the importance of scientific communications as a key component of healthcare and prepare graduates for the many exciting career options that are open to them”, explained Dr Allcorn.
The curriculum has been developed by subject-matter and learning experts from AMICULUM working in collaboration with programme leads and Deans at the University and with input from other experts in the area. The key objective was to develop a course that combines the theory around health communication with application to a spectrum of industries within health and science communication in order to enhance employability once students graduate.
Now accepting applicants, students joining this 1-year Master’s course will gain insight into current key areas and topics, such as theories of science communication, content design and persuasive communication, audience segmentation and profiling, critical analysis and appraisal of scientific papers and clinical trial results, and the evaluation of effective engagement. Understanding the drug lifecycle (pre- and post-launch), as well as disease awareness campaigns are covered in detail.
“The University of Dundee is excited to be offering this new course, which has been conceived and designed with AMICULUM. We believe this will be an engaging course that will equip you with the necessary skills to enter an international workforce with world-leading companies in the science and healthcare communication industries”, added Professor Faisel Khan, Associate Dean (International) of the School of Medicine.
More details about the course, entry requirements and how to apply can be found here.
About AMICULUM Limited
AMICULUM is an independent family of 11 branded agencies that delivers communications and consultancy services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and health technology companies across the world. What makes us different is our agile and highly collaborative approach, which allows us to put together the right expertise from across our business to deliver high-quality, technically accurate and compelling content for different audiences, through selective use of key communication channels. AMICULUM has a global team of over 350 healthcare communications professionals and operates in some of the most complex and challenging areas of medicine.
About the University of Dundee
At the University of Dundee, we have some of the world’s best researchers working with global industries, NGOs, public bodies and institutions. All with one purpose and vision, to transform lives locally and globally. We provide an outstanding education in an inclusive learning environment.
Our School of Medicine is committed to teaching programmes that are research-informed and research programmes that have impact on health and well-being. We ranked third in the UK for Medicine in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.
Our School of Life Sciences has an international reputation for excellence in the three ‘triple intensity’ areas of research, teaching and external engagement. We ranked as the top university in the UK for Biological Sciences in the 2014 and recent 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
For AMICULUM, please contact Nicola Duckworth (nicola.duckworth@amiculum.biz)
For the University of Dundee, please contact Dr Laureano de la Vega (l.delavega@dundee.ac.uk) or Erin Hardee (e.hardee@dundee.ac.uk).
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