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Medical Writer

Writes scientific and medical documents — research results, product use, health content.

After Class 12GraduationPostgraduateDegreeCertificateSelf-employmentPrivate Sector

Overview

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.

Where they work

  • Pharmaceutical company
  • Health authority
  • Health care and medical journals
  • Research organization
  • Hospitals
  • Consultancy
  • Freelance

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.

Skills and interests

This career might suit you if…

  • 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
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Eligibility and education roadmap

Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.

Route 1

  1. 1Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
  2. 2Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.Sc) in English/Communication/Life Science/any other relevant subject.

Alternative route 2

  1. 1Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same field.

Alternative route 3

  1. 1Complete Bachelor's degree and then opt for a certificate course on Medical Writing.

Forms, exams and applications

Not applicable / varies by institution — check directly with your chosen institute.

Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.

Where to apply

Any Government or a registered private college for a Bachelor's and Master's degree. The institutes below are the specialist ones named on the card.

Private institutes

Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.

  • Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India, New Delhi
  • CLINI INDIA, Pune, Hyderabad and Noida
  • Karnataka Clinical Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka

These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.

Career outcomes

Growth path

  • 1Medical Writer → Editor → Technical Writer → Project Manager → Project Director
  • 2Medical Writer → Medical Editor → Senior Editor → Project Manager → Program Director
Self-employment possible

Expected income

₹17,000 – ₹84,000 per month and more

The figures are indicative and subject to change.

Source

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Student action plan

What you can do this month

  • Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
  • Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Science, Languages.
  • Look for a school club, competition or online course related to creating.
  • Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
  • Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.

Example from the field

Urvashi Thakur — 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.

Source

This profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.

Sources and update notice

  • Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 373 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
  • Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Medical_Writer/Salary
  • Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21

Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.