Bachelor of Science in French - Medical Communication (Online)

Learn French online and support health communication

Earn your Bachelor of Science in French with a Medical Communication concentration at Indiana University Southeast with our fully online program. This flexible degree helps you become fluent in French while learning how to communicate clearly in healthcare settings.

If you’re interested in working in healthcare, medical translation, patient support, or global health services, this online program at IUS offers a path that combines language skills with a service-oriented career focus.

You’ll explore medical terminology, health communication strategies, and the cultures of French-speaking regions to prepare for real-world interactions in medical environments.

Study French and prepare for health-focused careers

In this online program at IU Southeast, you’ll go beyond language basics to study how culture and communication affect healthcare. You’ll learn how to:

  • Communicate clearly with French-speaking patients and professionals
  • Understand medical terms and processes in both English and French
  • Respect cultural differences in health beliefs and practices

This concentration is ideal for students who want to help bridge language gaps in hospitals, clinics, and global health organizations.

Earn a flexible, health-ready degree at IU Southeast

This 100% online degree is designed for working adults, transfer students, and anyone seeking a flexible education. You’ll be ready for careers at the intersection of language and healthcare. Graduates are prepared for roles in medical interpretation, healthcare communication, patient advocacy, public health, and more.

Whether you're helping patients understand their care or supporting global health outreach, the B.S. in French with a Medical Communication concentration equips you for meaningful, people-focused work.

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Career Information

This degree prepares you for careers where language, health literacy, and cross-cultural communication matter. Graduates often find roles in hospitals, clinics, nonprofits, and public health organizations. Possible job titles include:

  • Medical interpreter
  • Bilingual patient liaison
  • Health communication specialist
  • Public health outreach coordinator
  • Multilingual support professional in healthcare settings

Degree Information

120 Credit hours
Minimum culumulative GPA of 2.0
100% Online

Degree requirements

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Kentucky residents

Kentucky students are part of our IU Southeast family. In fact, students from eight Kentucky counties receive in-state tuition through our reciprocity program, students from non-reciprocity Kentucky counties qualify for reduced tuition through our Indiana Partners Program, and all Kentucky students may qualify for the KEES Match Scholarship! Learn more about the advantages of attending IU Southeast, including the lowest four-year tuition rate in the region, staying close to home while you earn your degree, and the unique experience only IU Southeast can offer.

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