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Certificate in Science & Medical Writing at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) offers the Certificate of Science & Medical Writing as a full-time degree delivered online at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for science & medical writing and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 23, 2027.

About Certificate in Science & Medical Writing

Specialize in Professional Writing for the Scientific Community

Designed for graduate students and working professionals, the program improves the ability to produce a variety of work in print and electronic genres, including research papers, grant applications, graphics, and social media content, that will help you move forward in your career.

Analyze complex rhetorical situations

Select and compose print and electronic genres to advance projects in a range of organizational contexts

Use digital applications to compose and design effective texts

Craft clear and ethical texts

Use primary and secondary research

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Science & Medical Writing at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Entry Requirements

Completed online application.
- Fall Deadline: April 1
- Spring Deadline: October 15
Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
- If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
- English is applicant's native language.
- Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
- A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in Science & Medical Writing

Find your career in:

Research and write news items related to the scientific community.

Write articles and features for business, trade and professional publications.

Research and draft proposals to help organizations secure funding.

Draft clinical trial documents describing research and results.

Proof and edit scientific documents for publication.

Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Science & Medical Writing at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Application Fee 80

How to Apply for Certificate in Science & Medical Writing at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Common Application: Application option 1 for future first-year students.

UNCW Application: Application option 3 for future first-year students and students enrolling in an online accelerated program such as RN to BSN or RRT to BSRT.

Certificate in Science & Medical Writing at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen