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medical writer
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The Medical Writer uses scientific knowledge and writing skills to efficiently and clearly communicate technical medical science information. Their role is to focus on either scientific medical writing, which includes medical studies, drug trials and regulatory documents, or marketing medical writing. Their responsibilities are to research and understand requirements, write, review and edit scientific medical writing, meet standards and requirements, and stay current with medical literature and advancements.

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Avg Pay: $102K
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5.4 years
$102K
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6.55 years
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  • Master Of Science (m.sc.) In Biotechnology
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$26,275Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Doctor Of Philosophy (ph.d.) In Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
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    Avg. Duration:NAAvg. Fees:$48,250Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree In Pharmaceutical Sciences
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    Avg. Duration:51 monthsAvg. Fees:$33,325Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In Bioengineering
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$39,121Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Doctor Of Philosophy (ph.d.) In Bioengineering
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    Avg. Duration:43 monthsAvg. Fees:$35,331Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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