Careers

Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that technical writer jobs are growing at a fast rate. Graduates of the Scientific Writing PSM are prepared to use scientific writing skills in all relevant fields, including

  • biotech and pharmaceutical marketing,
  • editing,
  • journalism,
  • regulatory writing, and
  • science writing.

Some of the companies and research institutions where graduates have secured positions as scientists, research associates and the like include

  • Bristol Myers Squibb,
  • Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia,
  • Kibow Biotech,
  • Spark Therapeutics,
  • The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson, and
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Internships

A key component of the Scientific Writing PSM degree is the capstone project, which typically originates from an internship in the second year. The goal of the internship is for the student to work on a real-world writing project in a professional work environment.

Students often work with faculty, a member of the Scientific Writing Advisory Board or a professional working at a company. Students work with the program director as well as the Office of Professional Development to get help finding an internship suited to their academic and career goals.

Career Services

Office of Student Professional Development

The College of Science and Technology’s Office of Student Professional Development offers assistance to students as they navigate the search for postgraduate positions and research opportunities. The college also hosts job fairs, networking events and workshops.

Learn more about the Office of Student Professional Development.

Job Fairs

College of Science and Technology job fairs, held each fall and spring semester, are open to undergraduate and master’s-level science and technology majors, as well as alumni of the college. Job fairs provide opportunities to explore potential career paths, network with Temple alumni and talk to employers in your field of study. They typically draw more than 60 employers, including

  • bioMérieux,
  • Bristol Myers Squibb,
  • Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia,
  • Eurofins,
  • Johnson and Johnson,
  • Lockheed Martin,
  • NMS Labs,
  • Protiviti, and
  • the Wistar Institute.

Learn more about College of Science and Technology job fairs.

University Career Center

Visit Temple University’s Career Center for support during your job or internship search. Drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your résumé and LinkedIn presence. You’ll have access to

  • an assessment of your professional direction,
  • interview tips and guidance,
  • job postings for students and alumni,
  • a listing of job search resources, and
  • support for job search strategies.

Outcomes

Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for the Scientific Writing PSM may include the following examples.

Career

Median Salary*

Editors

$73,080.00 (2022)

Media and Communication Workers, All Other

$65,000.00 (2022)

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

$55,960.00 (2022)

Proofreaders and Copy Markers

$45,410.00 (2022)

Regulatory Affairs Specialists

$71,690.00 (2022)

Technical Writer

$79,960.00 (2022)

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) as of November 20, 2023.

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