Scientific Writing Certificate Course

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Program Date

6. Jan 2025 until 10. Feb 2025

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Application Deadline

21. Oct 2024 until 3. Jan 2025

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Duration

1 Module (5 In-Present sessions)

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Graduation

5 ECTS

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Suitable for

Medicine Students wanting to enhance their scientific writing skills.

350,00 €

Boost your academic and research skills with our “Scientific Writing” certificate course!

This hands-on program is crafted to provide you with essential skills for mastering scientific writing. You’ll learn how to search and cite credible scientific sources, structure compelling research papers, perform statistical analysis, and create impactful figures. Plus, we’ll guide you in delivering confident, engaging scientific presentations. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or professional, this course equips you to communicate your ideas with clarity and precision.

Enroll now and take your writing—and your career—to the next level!

The Scientific Writing certificate course, an essential program for students, researchers, and professionals looking to enhance their academic and scientific communication skills. This course is designed to provide a robust foundation in scientific writing, with a focus on practical skills and hands-on experience.

Course Structure

The course is divided into 5 interactive sessions, each geared toward specific learning objectives and assessments to ensure students leave with both knowledge and practical capabilities.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will:

Knowledge

Understand how to efficiently acquire, document, and interpret experimental research data.
Be familiar with various funding agencies and learn strategies for securing research funding.

Skills

Develop proficiency in technical terms and scientific language to communicate effectively in a professional setting.
Actively participate in planning research projects, identifying relevant research methods, and analyzing data.
Learn to assemble a well-structured research proposal.
Strengthen self-dependence, responsibility, and organizational skills to manage research projects successfully.

This course is especially ideal for those who have joined Ruhr University from international backgrounds and want to elevate their scientific writing skills to meet German academic standards.

Lecturers

Prof. Dr. Beate Brand-Saberi

Prof. Dr. Beate Brand-Saberi has studied Biology and Medicine in Bochum and became Professor of Anatomy at the University of Freiburg. She currently heads the Department of Anatomy and Molecular Embryology, Ruhr University Bochum, and focuses on all aspects of Stem and Developmental Biology in medical and scientific training.

Dr. Morris Gellisch

Head of the Early Career Research Group on Stress at the Department of Anatomy and Molecular Embryology

Scientific Writing Academy Certificate
Upon accumulating 5 ECTS, participants will be awarded the “Scientific Writing Academy Certificate.” This certificate signifies not only mastery in scientific writing but also an endorsement of the recipient’s capabilities as an international researcher. It validates their proficiency in articulating complex scientific concepts, conducting robust statistical analyses, creating publication-ready figures, and delivering compelling scientific presentations. This recognition highlights their preparedness to contribute meaningfully to the international research community.

Course Dates

The course will run in January 2025. Full dates for the module will be provided by the end of 2024.

Fee

The course fee is 350€. This includes all materials needed for the course.