
The objective of this micro-diploma is to confer discrete skills and competencies by providing learning opportunities regarding the primary methodologies governing science communication. The goal is to modify the learner’s perception of science communication by improving the creation of knowledge society and representing what science, scientific and science organization are.
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Program details
The micro-diploma consists of two courses for a total of 6 credit hours.
Students who successfully complete the following courses with a minimum grade of Bin both courses will qualify for this credential:
- IMMU 7000: Science Communication: Foundations & Writing Methodologies
- IMMU 7010: Science Communication: Audio-Video Methodologies
Admission requirements
The Micro-Diploma in Science Communication is only open to those who are currently registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in one of the graduate programs listed in the tab below.
Applicants must be in good standing and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 over a 4.5 scale in the last two full years of study.
Eligible graduate programs
Below is a list of eligible graduate programs. Other programs would be considered upon request.
- Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics
- Animal Science
- Anthropology
- Applied Health Sciences
- Architecture
- Biochemistry and Medical Genetics
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biosystems Engineering
- Chemistry
- Collaborative PhD
- Community Health Sciences
- Computer Science
- Design and Planning (Architecture)
- Disability Studies
- Entomology
- Environment and Geography
- Food Science
- Genetic Counseling
- Human Anatomy and Cell Science
- Human Nutritional Sciences
- Immunology
- Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs
- Kinesiology and Recreation Management
- Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Native Studies
- Natural Resources and Environment
- Natural Resources Institute
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral Biology
- Orthodontics
- Pathology
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Physics and Astronomy
- Physiology and Pathophysiology
- Plant Science
- Prosthodontics
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation Sciences
- School Psychology
- Social Work
- Social Work - Indigenous Knowledges
- Soil Science
- Surgery
How to apply
The program is currently admitting for the Fall term only. Applications must be completed online and include the following components:
- $100 non-refundable application fee
- a 250-word writing sample
OR
a 120 second video on their area of interest - Completed Permission for concurrent curriculum form (PDF)
Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.
Term | Annual application deadlines |
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Fall (September) | June 1 |
Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.
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Admission and application inquiries
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9377
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Program inquiries
Micro-Diploma in Science Communications
Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Room 471 Apotex Centre, 750 McDermot Avenue
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0T5 Canada