Specialization in Regulatory Medical Writing

Translate Clinical Data Into Clear Language

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Program Details

  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 11 - 12 weeks
  • Times: Flexible
  • Cost: $1,545

Next start date:

September 18, 2024

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About this Program


Note: This program was previously titled Specialization in Medical Writing.


Regulatory writers play a key role in the drug approval process. They develop documents that are submitted to regulatory agencies to initiate clinical trials and gain marketing approval for drugs. These in-demand professionals use their data interpretation skills and technical communication expertise to translate clinical data into digestible content for their intended audience.

In this one-course specialization, we’ll focus primarily on the documents needed for regulatory approval of drugs by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. You’ll study the format and content requirements of regulatory documents and write excerpts of documents for regulatory submission. You’ll learn how to read, interpret and summarize data from clinical trials in various therapeutic areas. Along the way, you’ll hone your writing skills for a variety of audiences, including regulatory agencies, medical professionals, patients and the public.

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Designed For

Technical writers and medical or research professionals looking to break into the field of regulatory writing or broaden their knowledge of regulatory documents.

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Skills You’ll Gain

  • Drug development and approval lifecycle
  • Regulatory guidelines
  • Regulatory documents  
  • Clinical data interpretation
  • Scientific writing
  • Technical writing
  • Plain language writing
  • Quality control review
  • Project management
  • Medical terminology

Get Real-World Experience

You’ll develop excerpts of the most common documents that regulatory writers work with to add to your professional portfolio.

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Career Stats

61%

Growth in demand for medical writing skills in the U.S. (2020–2022)

148%

Growth in demand for medical writing skills in Washington state (2020–2022)

Source: Lightcast

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Learning Formats

Online, Group-Paced

Online, Group-Paced

Enjoy the flexibility of 100% online learning with the structure of a regular program. You’ll start and finish with the same group of students, with assignment deadlines but no real-time meetings. Learn More »

Online With Real-Time Meetings

Online With Real-Time Meetings

Combine the convenience of online learning with the immediacy of real-time interaction. You’ll stream courses online and interact with your instructors and fellow students via video conferencing or chat, both in real time. Learn More »

Program Sessions

Online, Group-Paced

    This course is offered 100% online and runs from September 18, 2024, to December 11, 2024.

    Online

    Noncredit Program

    You'll earn 3.6 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this program. Learn more about noncredit options.

Online With Real-Time Meetings

Closed Sessions

    Online

    Noncredit Program

    You'll earn 3.6 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this program. Learn more about noncredit options.

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