SCIENTIFIC EDITOR
Postgraduate training
In February 2026, the Institute of Languages for Specific Purposes is launching a new program in English: the Scientific Editor postgraduate training is a 100% online, 2-semester-long program, focusing on skills and competencies necessary for preparing and editing scientific journals, articles, presentations, coursebooks, theses, educational materials in both printed and online formats. Students of the program study academic writing and scientific editing skills and familiarise themselves with scientific terminology and genre-specific knowledge.
Length of the training: 2 semesters
Schedule:
– Friday 3pm-8pm EST
– Saturday 8am-3pm EST
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
Admission requirements:
– BA/BSc degree/qualification in medicine, health sciences, social sciences, natural sciences, humanities, economic sciences, law, sports sciences, agriculture, or engneering.
– C1 complex English language certificate or passing our pre-admission proficiency test.
Application deadline: 6 February, 2026
Tuition fee: 1000 Euro / semester (payable via Neptun)
Registration fee: 9000 HUF (payable via bank transfer)
Payment details for paying the registration fee:
Semmelweis University account number: 11784009-22236665
Name: Semmelweis University
The payment reference should state the ‘name of the participant’, Scientific Editor, Institute of Languages for Specific Purpose
Discounts:
As a Semmelweis student, Ph.D. student or employee, you can apply for 20% discount.
– Semmelweis student, Ph.D. student: Neptun code is required.
– Semmelweis employee: the name of your department is required.
As a Semmelweis Alumni member, you can apply for 10% discount.
Please indicate on the registration form, if you are a Semmelweis Alumni member.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
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For further information, please contact:
Ms Tamara SCHÜSZLER
scientificeditor@semmelweis.hu