Overview

About this Program

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 Scientific Writing Certificate 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 at Temple University 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.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Ethics Regulation and Policy in Biotechnology

Grant Writing

Scientific and Regulatory Writing

Reporting and Writing

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

13 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Biotechnology View 200 other Masters in Biotechnology 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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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the appropriate baccalaureate degree at Temple University.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22945 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22945 USD / year

≈ 22945 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17589 USD / year

≈ 17589 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

About this Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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