Advanced Postgraduate (PG) Diploma in Clinical Research & Medical Writing
Online (e-Learning) Course Via James Lind Institute
Advance your career in Clinical Research and Medical Writing through a methodical program designed for the modern pharmaceutical and biotechnology landscape. Gain the specialized skills to convert complex research into high-quality manuscripts and regulatory documents, empowering you to ascend to the highest levels of the global management hierarchy.
After scholarship you may pay
€600 for the full course
Skilled medical writers are in growing demand across pharma, biotech, and healthcare communications. This online Advanced PG Diploma (up to 24 months, 60 ECTS) from JLI Switzerland covers clinical trial documentation, regulatory writing, scientific communication, and publication planning. Graduates work as medical writers, clinical editors, and regulatory documentation specialists in CROs and pharmaceutical companies.
The curriculum covers all major medical writing deliverables — clinical study reports, investigator brochures, informed consent documents, patient narratives, regulatory submissions, and scientific manuscripts — alongside training in structured medical writing style, data presentation, and evidence synthesis. Students gain a strong foundation in clinical research methodology, GCP, pharmacovigilance, and the regulatory context in which medical writing operates, ensuring their documents meet the standards required by health authorities globally. The programme also addresses communication strategy for healthcare audiences, journal publication processes, and the ethical standards governing authorship and disclosure. Fully online and self-paced, this diploma is ideal for life science graduates, pharmacists, clinicians, and communications professionals who want to build a career in this specialised and growing field.
• Study online at your own pace
– Videos, recorded lectures, interactive content, reading materials
• Bachelor’s degree in any life sciences related field
e.g., Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Nursing, MBBS, Pharmacy, Public Health, or related disciplines.
• Proficiency in English language. See language requirement section for more information.
Document Requirements
• A passport size photo (head and shoulders only).
• Identity proof e.g. a copy of passport or any other government-issued identity card.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (degree/higher national diploma etc.).
• Academic transcripts/marks sheets from the bachelor’s degree.
• CV (Optional).
Language Requirements
This program is taught in English. Therefore, you should be comfortable in using English as a language of communication (reading, writing and speaking).
When applying through ApplyMate, no proof of English language proficiency is required.
* Application Processing Fee
The application processing fee is EUR 99 only.
- Payable after initial assessment of your application once your eligibility is confirmed.
- It is refundable if student is not accepted by the institution OR if admission offer is received with scholarship less than 25%.
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Course Snapshot:
Institution
James Lind Institute
Study Mode
Online (e-Learning)
Location Online
Level
Diploma
Duration1 Year
Credits 60
LanguageEnglish
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