Professional Science Master’s in Scientific Writing
Meet the growing demand for individuals who can effectively communicate scientific information with the Professional Science Master’s (PSM) in Scientific Writing at Temple’s College of Science and Technology (CST). This 30-credit graduate degree program provides students with the knowledge and tools necessary to convey complex scientific arguments and concepts accurately and concisely to a range of audiences. The Scientific Writing PSM prepares students for careers in biotechnology, communications and public relations, journalism, patent law, pharmacy, public health, publishing, and STEM disciplines.
Led by faculty scholars from CST and the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication, the Scientific Writing PSM features
- interdisciplinary curriculum designed and taught by Temple faculty and industry experts,
- hands-on training in professional and management skills, and
- access to real-world independent research projects.
With opportunities to do your capstone project at Temple or with a local pharmaceutical/biotechnology company or nonprofit organization, the Scientific Writing PSM positions you for career advancement with real-world experience in this rapidly growing field.
Program Format & Curriculum
Classes for the Scientific Writing PSM are held in the evening on Temple’s Main Campus to accommodate working professionals. The advanced, career-focused curriculum requires 30 credit hours of coursework, including classes in other Temple colleges, and can be completed in two years.
Classes are a blend of research and seminar courses including
- Communicating Science to a Broader Audience/Non-Scientists,
- Ethics Regulation and Policy in Biotechnology,
- Introduction to Grant Writing, and
- Introduction to Scientific and Regulatory Writing.
Students must also successfully complete a final capstone project with a local biotechnology, healthcare or pharmaceutical company or under the guidance of a faculty member at Temple as a graduation requirement.
Learn more about the required courses for the Scientific Writing PSM.
