Medical writing is the act of producing scientific documentation by a specialized writer. A Medical Writer, working with doctors, scientists, and other subject matter experts, creates documents that effectively and clearly describe research results, product use and other medical information. Medical writers create content for healthcare websites, health magazines, journals and news.
Personal Competencies
You enjoy Science
You have excellent writing skills
You like to work with a clear set of instructions
You pay attention to details while working
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.Sc) in English/Communication/Life science/any other relevant subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree in the same field
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree and then opt for a certificate course on Medical Writing
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
Any Government or a registered private college for a Bachelor's and Master's degree.
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000 – 2,00,000* for the full course
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of work: Pharmaceutical company, health authority, health care and medical journals, research organization, hospitals, consultancy or as a freelancer.
Work Environment: This is a desk-bound job with fixed working hours. Work from home option is available. A majority of medical writers work in offices that match the global conditions of professional and comfortable work spaces.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Medical Writer → Editor → Technical Writer → Project Manager → Project Director
OR
Medical Writer → Medical Editor → Senior Editor → Project Manager → Program Director
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Medical Writer ranges between INR 17,000 - 84,000* and more per month
Urvashi Thakur is an associate Medical Writer in an organisation called Parexel, India. She has completed her Masters in Biotechnology from DAV College, Chandigarh. She works in the Quality Check department where she has to check reports for errors before submission to the clients. She has a keen eye for details, good command over language, strong medical base and time management. She says, "Since there is no margin for any errors we have to work with a lot of concentration to identify any discrepancy and also deliver all reports on time".*
Medical Writer
NCS Code: NA | HW0101. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.Sc) in English/Communication/Life science/any other relevant subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree in the same field
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree and then opt for a certificate course on Medical Writing
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Any Government or a registered private college for a Bachelor's and Master's degree.
Online Course
Udemy - https://www.udemy.com/course/regulatory-affairs-medical-writing
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000 – 2,00,000* for the full course
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of work: Pharmaceutical company, health authority, health care and medical journals, research organization, hospitals, consultancy or as a freelancer.
Work Environment: This is a desk-bound job with fixed working hours. Work from home option is available. A majority of medical writers work in offices that match the global conditions of professional and comfortable work spaces.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Medical Writer → Editor → Technical Writer → Project Manager → Project Director
OR
Medical Writer → Medical Editor → Senior Editor → Project Manager → Program Director
The approx. salary of a Medical Writer ranges between INR 17,000 - 84,000* and more per month
Source - https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Medical_Writer/Salary
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Urvashi Thakur is an associate Medical Writer in an organisation called Parexel, India. She has completed her Masters in Biotechnology from DAV College, Chandigarh. She works in the Quality Check department where she has to check reports for errors before submission to the clients. She has a keen eye for details, good command over language, strong medical base and time management. She says, "Since there is no margin for any errors we have to work with a lot of concentration to identify any discrepancy and also deliver all reports on time".*
Source - https://jobs.parexel.com/urvashi-thakur-testimonial-medical-writing
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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