Science Journalist

Science Journalists report on scientific research, breakthroughs and discoveries as well as unpack scientific theory in journals, newspaper articles, magazine features, documentaries, and online publications. They carry out research, interview scientists and researchers, and create fact-based material that is both informative and entertaining.

As a Science Journalist you could be attending a science conference to learn about the latest research and findings, interviewing a highly-respected scientist about the possible social impacts of a recent discovery, reading a peer-reviewed journal, writing an outline for an upcoming newspaper article, fact-checking a blog post, or sending a completed assignment to your editor.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $69,576
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a science journalist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA50118

Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $15,817
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media (Journalism)

On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Journalist Science Journalist

Bachelor of Media and Communication

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,579
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Science Communication

On Campus
24 months
$19,691 - $70,980
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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