Conditions for Admission
Successful applicants must have relevant educational background, and native-level fluency in English
with the demonstrated ability to write clear, logical, and grammatically correct sentences as evidenced by the application, official transcripts and writing samples. Accepted applicants will have degrees in biomedical or life sciences, such as biology, chemistry, pharmacy, nursing, nutrition, or public health. It is anticipated that many will have advanced degrees, including PhDs. Candidates with PhDs are particularly competitive for medical writing positions in the commercial sector and academic settings.
Upon acceptance into the Medical Writing Certificate Program, you must complete the prerequisite courses listed below before enrolling in the first course Introduction to Medical Writing and Editing. If you would like to request a waiver of completion for these prerequisite courses, please send your transcripts, CV, or resume to:
Robert Houghtaling
Program Manager
UC San Diego Extension
Department of Healthcare Research and Policy
rhoughtaling@ucsd.edu