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Scientific Writing Certificate (Graduate)

Scientific Writing Graduate certificate

Gain science- and technology-based writing skills with the Scientific Writing Graduate Certificate from 51¶¯Âþ’s College of Science and Technology and the Klein College of Media and Communication. Designed to meet the growing needs of both media and scientific communities, this degree will prepare you for careers in biotechnology, communication and public relations, journalism, patent law, pharmacy, public health, publishing and STEM disciplines.  

This interdisciplinary program’s main objective is to train you to accurately and concisely convey complex scientific arguments and concepts in an accessible manner for different demographics. Throughout your studies, you will have access to faculty and resources from both the College of Science and Technology and the Klein College of Media and Communication.

The four-course program covers a variety of science writing skills, from technical writing for clinical reports to journalistic writing for media and news outlets. You can earn the certificate in one year, taking two courses per semester.

Classes & Curriculum

In this 13-credit-hour certificate program, your courses will include  

  • Ethics Regulation and Policy in Biotechnology,
  • Introduction to Grant Writing,
  • Introduction to Scientific and Regulatory Writing,Ìý²¹²Ô»å
  • Reporting and Writing I.

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Related Graduate Degrees

Related Graduate Certificates

*Klein College of Media and Communication
**School of Pharmacy

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51¶¯Âþ’s commitment to access and affordability, this Graduate Certificate offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,395.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,824.00 per credit

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Our Advisors

The Scientific Writing Certificate (Graduate) program relies greatly on its board of outside experts drawn from the professional world of media and communications. These board members advise the faculty steering committee on curriculum issues, help teach coursesÌý²¹²Ô»å provide internship opportunities for students.

Program Contact

Contact the following faculty for more information about the Scientific Writing Certificate.

Darryl L'Heureux is the director.
Phone: 215-204-4883
Email:

For general questions regarding the Scientific Writing Certificate (Graduate), contact .

Accreditation

As a division within 51¶¯Âþ, the College of Science and Technology is accredited by the .

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