Scientific Editor Postgraduate Training
Starting February 2026, the Institute of Languages for Specific Purposes of Semmelweis University is launching a fully online, two-semester program focused on the skills needed for editing English scientific journals, articles, theses, and more. Learn academic writing, scientific editing, and relevant terminology.
Schedule:
Fridays: 3pm–8pm (EST)
Saturdays: 8am–3pm (EST)
Requirements:
– BA/BSc degree
– C1 English certificate or pass a pre-admission test
Aims of the program:
– understand the rules and tools for creating cohesion and coherence,
– paraphrase scientific texts effectively,
– use a wide range of expressions typical of English scientific writing,
– learn basic, field-specific terminology,
– identify characteristics of different scientific genres,
– evaluate the structural, linguistic, and terminological quality of scientific texts,
– handle in-text references and compile accurate reference lists,
– plan and manage editorial tasks efficiently.
Application deadline: February 6, 2026
Apply here:
https://forms.office.com/e/KjvVdUNKSM?origin=lprLink
More information:
https://semmelweis.hu/szaknyelv/en/trainings/scientificeditor/
Apply today and take your scientific editing skills to the next level!
Please note that this 2-semester program has a strong emphasis on linguistic skills in the first semester and has more focus on editorial skills in the second one.