Program Overview
The Life Sciences Communication (LSC) program prepares students for careers in communications, digital marketing, environmental advocacy, and research or consulting in various industries. Graduates develop skills in social media, event management, marketing, public speaking, and data analysis. LSC alumni hold professional positions in healthcare, media, education, and more, and the program fosters connections between students and alumni through career panels, website profiles, and a LinkedIn group.
Program Outline
Careers:
LSC alumni hold professional positions in communications, digital marketing, environmental advocacy, and research or consulting in a variety of industries including health care, media, education, agriculture, information technology and life sciences. Many pursue advanced degrees in graduate and professional programs in the health, biological, social and physical sciences. Graduates are recognized for their skills in social media, event management, marketing, leadership, public speaking, customer service, public relations, strategic planning, research, data analysis, writing and digital video production. LSC has a large alumni network across many industries and fields. To connect students to these networks, LSC hosts career panels during the academic year, posts alumni profiles on its website, and manages a LinkedIn group to share job opportunities and facilitate connections between alumni and students.
