Break Into Medical Writing: Start A High-Paying Career Today

Discover how to turn your love for science and writing into a flexible, high-demand, well-paying career

What you'll learn

Understand what medical writing involves and its career pathways

Identify the key skills required to succeed as a medical writer

Learn strategies to break into the medical writing industry and secure your first job

Discover what life as a medical writer looks like day-to-day

Learn what salaries you can expect at every level

Requirements

None needed

Description

Are you passionate about science and writing? Imagine combining both to earn a competitive salary with the freedom to work from anywhere in the world!My comprehensive course is your step-by-step guide to breaking into the lucrative field of medical writing. If you're a science enthusiast and wordsmith looking for flexibility and financial independence, this course will give you everything you need to launch your career.Medical writing is a field where science meets communication meets art. This is a career where your scientific expertise and creativity can contribute significantly to healthcare, research, and education.I’ve developed a comprehensive step-by-step guide for life science graduates and those thinking of a career change explaining what medical writing is, the different types, how to get into it, the skills you need, how to secure that first all important job, what you'll do day-to-day as a writer, and much more. I even have a module on starting a career in medical editing.I’ve been a medical writer for 15 years, working with most of the major global pharmaceutical companies and experts in the field. I've even worked for the UN. I find medical writing to be a fulfilling career and want to help you benefit from it, too.There's been a consistent shortage of medical writers ever since I started out in this field over a decade ago, so there's no better time to start than today!

Overview

Section 1: Ready to become a Medical Writer today?

Lecture 1 Hello!

Section 2: What Is Medical Writing All About?

Lecture 2 Introduction

Lecture 3 Demystifying the world of medical writing

Lecture 4 Who you could work with

Lecture 5 Discover the types of writing you can do

Lecture 6 What to expect when you start out

Section 3: The Essential Skills Of A Medical Writer

Lecture 7 Introduction

Lecture 8 Delve into the skills of a junior writer

Lecture 9 Discover the new skills you’ll gain as you progress in your career

Section 4: Module 3: Pathways Into Medical Writing

Lecture 10 Introduction

Lecture 11 What you need to study

Lecture 12 Additional training

Lecture 13 Internships and volunteer opportunities

Lecture 14 Earn while you learn at uni!

Section 5: How To Secure Your First Job

Lecture 15 Introduction

Lecture 16 Building your portfolio, CV, and LinkedIn

Lecture 17 Navigating the complex job market: where to apply for medical writing jobs

Lecture 18 Typical interview questions and possible answers

Section 6: Your Life As A Medical Writer

Lecture 19 Introduction

Lecture 20 Career progression and how to advance

Lecture 21 Salaries you can expect to receive at each level

Lecture 22 To be an office boss or freelance & travel the world?

Lecture 23 How to set up your freelance business

Lecture 24 How to keep up-to-date in order to progress

Section 7: The Medical Writer's Toolkit

Lecture 25 Introduction

Lecture 26 The key tools every medical writer has to know about

Lecture 27 The impact of AI on copywriting

Lecture 28 Writing techniques to be aware of and develop

Lecture 29 How to stay up-to-date

Section 8: What About Medical Editing?

Lecture 30 Introduction

Lecture 31 What is medical editing?

Lecture 32 Your responsibilities as a medical editor

Lecture 33 The keys to the world of medical editing

Lecture 34 Salaries you can expect to receive at each level

Section 9: What Next?

Lecture 35 Thank you and next steps

Anyone with an enthusiasm for writing and a desire to explore a career in medical writing, especially life sciences students and graduates