Overview

The The Science Writing program of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) teaches the art and discipline of science writing to English majors, science majors, freelance writers, journalists seeking a specialty, working scientists, and others.

Quick Facts:

It’s a chance to work closely with a distinguished core faculty of award-winning journalists, authors, and scholars within one of the most exciting scientific communities in the world.
And it’s a place to produce news articles, features, essays, and radio/video broadcasts about lasers and genes, capillaries and quarks.

Where do our Graduate Program in Science Writing alumni work?

Science Writer, General Interest Publication

Writer for Non-Profit/University

Freelancer/Independent

Editor

Writer for Science Publication

Media Production

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Science Writing
Seminar

Graduate Thesis

Laboratory
Experience

Science Writers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

66 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing View 397 other Masters in Creative Writing in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

MIT Application for Graduate Admission

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Official Transcripts

Three Letters of Recommendation

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Writing Samples

Graduate Application Supplement

TOEFL or IELTS (Foreign applicants whose first language is not English)

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Tuition Fee

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International

61990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61990 USD per year during 12 months.
National

61990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61990 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

61990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61990 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Cambridge

1814 - 3756 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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