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Certificate in Medical Writing

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The exam covers medical writing foundations, terminology and scientific concepts, clinical study documentation, regulatory submissions, publication planning, promotional materials, editing and quality control, and tools and emerging trends.

This exam is ideal for medical writers and editors, healthcare and life science professionals, clinical research associates, regulatory affairs specialists, and graduate students in biomedical sciences.

No formal experience is required. A good command of English and a basic understanding of medical concepts will help you do well.

The exam includes multiple-choice questions and short answer scenarios that test your writing, editing, and document planning skills.

The exam lasts 90 minutes. You must score at least 60% overall to pass.

Review the course outline, practice drafting and editing sample documents, study relevant style guides, and familiarise yourself with regulatory submission formats.

Yes. You may retake the exam after a two-week waiting period. There is no limit on the number of attempts.

Results are emailed within two weeks of your exam date. Upon passing, you will receive a digital certificate and a detailed score report.

The certification does not expire. To stay current, you may wish to review new guidelines and tools in medical writing.

You can register online through our portal. Select your preferred date and location, complete payment, and you will receive a confirmation email.