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Bachelor of Science and Technical Writing
Fairleigh Dickinson University New Jersey
- Teaneck, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A writing degree combining science and writing cores.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop creative
- Technical
- And critical skills in Arts in Science and Technical Writing. Evaluate and communicate artistic or design work for relevant audiences.
Career outcomes
- Technical journal writing and editing
- Policy work with FDA or NIH
- Editing science books and websites
- Grant proposal writing
- Clinical medical writing
- Science museum work
Curriculum
- Major of 36 credits: science and math core (15 credits
- Including applied statistics and biology) and writing core (15 credits
- Including introduction to professional and technical writing and science writing)
- Plus track courses
- Career preparation with experts and internships.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school completion with transcripts (official English translation if needed)
- AP
- IB or A-level results may earn credit
- Two academic recommendation letters
- Passport
- TOEFL iBT 70
- IELTS 6.0
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 100 or SAT score
- Bank statement and affidavit of support for the F-1 visa.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion with transcripts (official English translation if needed), AP/IB/A-level results considered for credit, Two academic recommendation letters, Passport, Bank statement and affidavit of support for F-1.
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 70
- IELTS 6.0
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 100
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Recommendation Letters.
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines on the international undergraduate page (1 Dec for January
- 1 Jul for August when a visa is needed). Apply through the institution's online admissions process (50 USD application fee). Upload transcripts
- AP/IB/A-level scores
- Two recommendations
- Passport
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE-A/SAT score
- Bank statement and affidavit of support. Receive the admission decision (3-4 weeks) and pay the 200 USD tuition deposit. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $39,820 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Metropolitan Campus (Teaneck) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Maxwell Becton College of Liberal Arts and Education |
| Department | Department of Science and Technical Writing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | FDU International Scholarship up to 24,000 USD per year for international freshmen (https://www. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Applications closed
12 Jan 2026
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January 2027
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15 Oct 2026
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $39,820 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $30,438 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 70, IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 100.