Medical Writing Foundations

Build the core skills every medical writer needs: clear scientific writing, accurate use of data, correct referencing, self-editing and a portfolio that opens doors.

Who it’s for

Life-science graduates, PhDs, pharmacists, nurses and scientists who want to move into medical writing, and anyone who writes scientific content and wants to do it better.

What you’ll be able to do

• Describe the main types of medical writing and where writers work
• Write clear, well-structured scientific text in plain English
• Read and describe clinical data, tables and basic statistics accurately
• Reference correctly and avoid plagiarism
• Self-edit using style guides and QC checklists
• Apply key ethical and compliance principles
• Build a portfolio and plan your first role

What’s included

• 7 in-depth modules, each with a structured lesson
• 7 module quizzes to check your understanding
• Worked examples and a practical exercise in every module
• About 30 hours of study, at your own pace
• Lifetime access, on any device
• Certificate of completion

How you study

Each module combines a structured lesson with a worked example, a practical exercise and key takeaways, followed by a short quiz. You need 70% to pass each quiz and can retake it as often as you like. Complete every module to finish the course.