How Much Will My Master’s Degree Cost?
Tuition, fees, and expenses comprise the cost of attendance for master’s programs at HMS. A Student Cost of Attendance (COA) Budget is developed each academic year for use in the evaluation of financial need. The student budget has two primary purposes: 1) to give students an estimate of reasonable costs to attend the School; and 2) to establish the federally required uniform cost of attendance standard against which to measure financial need.
COST OF ATTENDANCE 2020-21
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IMMUNOLOGY
Year 1
(9 months, Sept - May)Tuition
$43,076
Mandatory fees
$1,456 Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218
Living expenses
$23,646 Total cost of attendance
$72,318
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$43,076
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 University health service fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218 Living expenses
Housing (rent)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local transportation
$810
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $68,396.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
MD/MMSc students are charged a tuition rate of $53,844.
Year 2
(9 months, Sept - May)Tuition
$43,076
Mandatory fees
$1,606 Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218
Living expenses
$23,340 Total cost of attendance
$72,162
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$43,076
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 Thesis fee
$150 University health service fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218 Living expenses
Housing (rent)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local transportation
$810
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$102
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $68,240.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
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MEDICAL EDUCATION
Year 1
(9 months, Sept - May)Tuition
$43,076
Mandatory fees
$1,456 Health insurance fee*
$3,922 Additional fees not charged to bill
$218
Living expenses
$23,646
Total cost of attendance
$72,318
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$43,076
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 University health service fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218 Living expenses
Housing (rent)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local transportation
$810
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $68,396.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
MD/MMSc students are charged a tuition rate of $53,844.
Year 2
(9 months, Sept - May)Tuition
$43,076
Mandatory fees
$1,606 Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218
Living expenses
$23,340 Total cost of attendance
$72,162
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$43,076
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 Thesis fee
$150 University health service fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218 Living expenses
Housing (rent)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local transportation
$810
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$102
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $68,240.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
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CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
Year 1
(9 months, Sep - May)Tuition
$43,076
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living Expenses
$23,646 Total cost of attendance
$72,318
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$43,076
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218 Living Expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local transportation
$810
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $68,396.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
MD/MMSc students are charged a tuition rate of $53,844.
Year 2
(11 months, July - May)Tuition
$43,076
Mandatory fees
$1,606
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living Expenses
$28,130 Total cost of attendance
$76,952
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$43,076
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 Thesis fee
$150 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218 Living Expenses
Rent (housing)
$15,400
Food
$5,280
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$4,675
Local transportation
$990
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$102
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $73,030.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
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GLOBAL HEALTH DELIVERY
Year 1
(10 months, Sep - June)Tuition
$43,076
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
$217 Living expenses
$26,041 Total cost of attendance
$74,712
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$43,076
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$217
Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$14,000
Food
$4,800
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$4,250
Local transportation
$900
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $70,790.
Students have the option of a 3 year part-time program in Global Health & Delivery. Students in this program will be charged half tuition of the annual tuition rate.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
MD/MMSc students are charged a tuition rate of $53,844.
Year 2
(11 months, July - May)Tuition
$43,076
Mandatory fees
$1,606
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living expenses
$13,760 Total cost of attendance
$62,582
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$43,076
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 Thesis fee
$150 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218
Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$7,000
Food
$2,400
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$2,125
Local transportation
$450
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$102
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $58,660.
Students in the Global Health Delivery program are expected to spend five months in Boston (July) and (February-May). The budget expenses are based on five months. Students will receive an increase to their budget for their on-site project (August-January). Travel expenses for this month are based on project location and will be added to budget amount listed above. Please see On-Site Project Sheet for specific expense amounts.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
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BIOMEDICAL INFORMATICS
Year 1
Full Time(9 months, Sept - May)Tuition
$53,844
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living expenses
$23,646 Total cost of attendance
$83,086
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$53,844
Mandatory fees Registration fee
$250 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218
Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local transportation
$810
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $79,164.
Students in the 48 credit Master of Biomedical Informatics program are enrolled for three semesters full-time. Students in the Accelerated Master of Biomedical Informatics program have the option of doing a one year full-time program or a two year half-time program.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
MD/MMSc students are charged a tuition rate of $53,844.
Half Time(9 months, Sept - May)Tuition
$53,844
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living expenses
$23,646 Total cost of attendance
$83,086
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$53,844
Mandatory fees Registration fee
$250 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218
Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local transportation
$810
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $79,164.
Students in the 48 credit Master of Biomedical Informatics program are enrolled for three semesters full-time. Students in the Accelerated Master of Biomedical Informatics program have the option of doing a one year full-time program or a two year half-time program.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
MD/MMSc students are charged a tuition rate of $53,844.
Year 2
Full Time(4 months, Sept - Dec)Tuition
$26,922
Mandatory fees
$728
Health insurance fee*
$1,961
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living expenses
$10,983 Total cost of attendance
$40,812
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$26,922
Mandatory fees Registration fee
$125 University health services fee
$603
Health insurance fee*
$1,961
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218
Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$5,600
Food
$1,920
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$1,700
Local transportation
$360
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$204
Books & supplies
$484
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $38,851.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
Half Time(9 months, Sept - May)Tuition
$26,922
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living expenses
$23,340 Total cost of attendance
$55,858
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$26,922
Mandatory fees Registration fee
$250 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218
Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local transportation
$810
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$102
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $51,936.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
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HEALTHCARE QUALITY AND SAFETY
Year 1
Full Time(9 months, Sep - May)Tuition
$53,844
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living expenses
$23,646 Total cost of attendance
$83,086
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$53,844
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218 Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local transportation
$810
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $79,164.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
MD/MMSc students are charged a tuition rate of $53,844.
Half Time(9 months, Sep - May)Tuition
$26,922
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living expenses
$23,646 Total cost of attendance
$56,164
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$26,922
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218 Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local transportation
$810
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $52,242.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
Year 2
(9 months, Sept - May) Half TimeTuition
$26,922
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living expenses
$23,340 Total cost of attendance
$55,858
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$26,922
Mandatory fees Registration fee
$250 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218
Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local transportation
$810
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$102
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $51,936.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
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CLINICAL SERVICE OPERATIONS
Year 1
Full Time(9 months, Sept - May)Tuition
$53,844
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living expenses
$23,646 Total cost of attendance
$83,086
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$53,844
Mandatory fees Registration fee
$250 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218
Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local transportation
$810
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $79,164.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
MD/MMSc students are charged a tuition rate of $53,844.
Half Time(9 months, Sep - May)Tuition
$26,922
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living expenses
$23,646 Total cost of attendance
$56,164
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$26,922
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218 Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local transportation
$810
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $52,242.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
Year 2
(9 months, Sept - May) Half TimeTuition
$26,922
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living expenses
$23,340 Total cost of attendance
$55,858
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$26,922
Mandatory fees Registration fee
$250 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218
Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local transportation
$810
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$102
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $51,936.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
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BIOETHICS
Year 1
Full Time(9 months, Sept - May)Tuition
$53,844
Mandatory fees
$1,606
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living expenses
$23,646 Total cost of attendance
$83,236
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$53,844
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 Copyright fee
$150 University health service fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218 Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local transportation
$810
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $79,314.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
MD/MMSc students are charged a tuition rate of $53,844.
Half Time(9 months, Sept - May)Tuition
$26,922
Mandatory fees
$1,531
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
$217 Living expenses
$23,646 Total cost of attendance
$56,238
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$26,922
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 Copyright fee
$75 University health service fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$217 Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local transportation
$810
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $52,316.
**Students in the Bioethics program have the option of doing a three-year less than half time program. Students will be charged two thirds of the half time tuition rate for years 1, 2 and 3. The current tuition rate for the 3 year program is $17,948. Please note: Students pursuing the 3 year program option are not eligible for financial aid.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
Year 2
(9 months, Sept - May) Half TimeTuition
$26,922
Mandatory fees
$1,531
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
$219 Living expenses
$23,340 Total cost of attendance
$55,934
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$26,922
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 Copyright fee
$75 University health service fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,922
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$219 Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local transportation
$810
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$102
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $52,012.
**Students in the Bioethics program have the option of doing a three-year less than half time program. Students will be charged two thirds of the half time tuition rate for years 1, 2 and 3. The current tuition rate for the 3 year program is $17,948. Please note: Students pursuing the 3 year program option are not eligible for financial aid.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
COST OF ATTENDANCE 2019-20
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IMMUNOLOGY
Year 1
(9 months, Sept - May)Tuition
$42,025
Mandatory fees
$1,456 Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218
Living expenses
$23,601 Total cost of attendance
$71,000
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$42,025
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 University health service fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218 Living expenses
Housing (rent)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local and clinical transportation
$765
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $67,300.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
MD/MMSc students are charged a tuition rate of $52,531.
Year 2
(9 months, Sept - May)Tuition
$42,025
Mandatory fees
$1,606 Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
$219
Living expenses
$23,295 Total cost of attendance
$70,845
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$42,025
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 Thesis fee
$150 University health service fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$219 Living expenses
Housing (rent)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local and clinical transportation
$765
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$102
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $67,145.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
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MEDICAL EDUCATION
Year 1
(10 months, Sept - June)Tuition
$42,025
Mandatory fees
$1,456 Health insurance fee*
$3,700 Additional fees not charged to bill
$218
Living expenses
$25,991
Total cost of attendance
$73,390
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$42,025
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 University health service fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218 Living expenses
Housing (rent)
$14,000
Food
$4,800
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$4,250
Local and clinical transportation
$850
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $69,690.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
MD/MMSc students are charged a tuition rate of $52,531.
Year 2
(9 months, Sept - May)Tuition
$42,025
Mandatory fees
$1,606 Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
$219
Living expenses
$23,295 Total cost of attendance
$70,845
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$42,025
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 Thesis fee
$150 University health service fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$219 Living expenses
Housing (rent)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local and clinical transportation
$765
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$102
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $67,145.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
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CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
Year 1
(11 months, July - May)Tuition
$42,025
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living Expenses
$28,381 Total cost of attendance
$75,780
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$42,025
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218 Living Expenses
Rent (housing)
$15,400
Food
$5,280
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$4,675
Local and clinical transportation
$935
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $72,080.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
MD/MMSc students are charged a tuition rate of $52,531
Year 2
(11 months, July - May)Tuition
$42,025
Mandatory fees
$1,606
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
$219 Living Expenses
$28,075 Total cost of attendance
$75,625
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$42,025
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 Thesis fee
$150 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$219 Living Expenses
Rent (housing)
$15,400
Food
$5,280
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$4,675
Local and clinical transportation
$935
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$102
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $71,925.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
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GLOBAL HEALTH DELIVERY
Year 1
(12 months, July - June)Tuition
$42,025
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living expenses
$28,381 Total cost of attendance
$75,780
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$42,025
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218
Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$15,400
Food
$5,280
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$4,675
Local and clinical transportation
$935
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $72,080.
Students in the Global Health Delivery program are expected to spend 11 months in Boston (July-May). The budget expenses are based on 11 months. Students will receive an increase to their budget for their on-site project (June). Travel expenses for this month are based on project location and will be added to budget amount listed above. Please see On-Site Project Sheet for specific expense amounts. Students have the option of a 3 year part-time program in Global Health & Delivery. Students in this program will be charged half tuition of the annual tuition rate.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
MD/MMSc students are charged a tuition rate of $52,531.
Year 2
(11 months, July - May)Tuition
$42,025
Mandatory fees
$1,606
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
$219 Living expenses
$11,345 Total cost of attendance
$58,895
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$42,025
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 Thesis fee
$150 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$219
Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$5,600
Food
$1,920
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$1,700
Local and clinical transportation
$340
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$102
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $55,195.
Students in the Global Health Delivery program are expected to spend four months in Boston (February-May). The budget expenses are based on four months. Students will receive an increase to their budget for their on-site project (July-January). Travel expenses for this month are based on project location and will be added to budget amount listed above. Please see On-Site Project Sheet for specific expense amounts.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
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BIOMEDICAL INFORMATICS
Year 1
Full Time(9 months, Sept - May)Tuition
$52,531
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
$217 Living expenses
$23,601 Total cost of attendance
$81,505
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$52,531
Mandatory fees Registration fee
$250 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$217
Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local and clinical transportation
$765
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $77,805.
Students in the 48 credit Master of Biomedical Informatics program are enrolled for three semesters full-time. Students in the Accelerated Master of Biomedical Informatics program have the option of doing a one year full-time program or a two year half-time program. Half-time students will be charged half tuition of $26,265 for year 1 and half of the annual tuition rate for year 2.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
MD/MMSc students are charged a tuition rate of $52,531.
Half Time(9 months, Sept - May)Tuition
$26,265
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living expenses
$23,601 Total cost of attendance
$55,240
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$26,265
Mandatory fees Registration fee
$250 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218
Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local and clinical transportation
$765
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $51,540.
Students in the 48 credit Master of Biomedical Informatics program are enrolled for three semesters full-time. Students in the Accelerated Master of Biomedical Informatics program have the option of doing a one year full-time program or a two year half-time program. Half-time students will be charged half tuition of $26,265 for year 1 and half of the annual tuition rate for year 2.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
Year 2
Full Time(4 months, Sept - Dec)Tuition
$26,265
Mandatory fees
$728
Health insurance fee*
$1,850
Additional fees not charged to bill
$214 Living expenses
$10,963 Total cost of attendance
$40,020
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$26,265
Mandatory fees Registration fee
$125 University health services fee
$603
Health insurance fee*
$1,850
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$214
Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$5,600
Food
$1,920
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$1,700
Local and clinical transportation
$340
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$204
Books & supplies
$484
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $38,170.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
Half Time(9 months, Sept - May)Tuition
$26,265
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
$219 Living expenses
$23,295 Total cost of attendance
$54,935
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$26,265
Mandatory fees Registration fee
$250 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$219
Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local and clinical transportation
$765
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$102
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $51,235.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
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HEALTHCARE QUALITY AND SAFETY
Year 1
Full Time(11 months, July - May)Tuition
$52,531
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
$217 Living expenses
$28,381 Total cost of attendance
$86,285
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$52,531
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$217 Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$15,400
Food
$5,280
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$4,675
Local and clinical transportation
$935
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $82,585.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
MD/MMSc students are charged a tuition rate of $52,531.
Half Time(11 months, July - May)Tuition
$26,265
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living expenses
$28,381 Total cost of attendance
$60,020
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$26,265
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218 Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$15,400
Food
$5,280
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$4,675
Local and clinical transportation
$935
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $56,320.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
Year 2
(9 months, Sept - May) Half TimeTuition
$26,265
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
$219 Living expenses
$23,295 Total cost of attendance
$54,935
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$26,265
Mandatory fees Registration fee
$250 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$219
Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local and clinical transportation
$765
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$102
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $51,235.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
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CLINICAL SERVICE OPERATIONS
Year 1
Full Time(9 months, Sept - May)Tuition
$52,531
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
$217 Living expenses
$23,601 Total cost of attendance
$81,505
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$52,531
Mandatory fees Registration fee
$250 University health services fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$217
Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local and clinical transportation
$765
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $77,805.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
MD/MMSc students are charged a tuition rate of $52,531.
Half Time(9 months, Sept - May)Tuition
$26,265
Mandatory fees
$1,456
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living expenses
$23,601 Total cost of attendance
$55,240
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$26,265
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 University health service fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218 Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local and clinical transportation
$765
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $51,540.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
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BIOETHICS
Year 1
Full Time(9 months, Sept - May)Tuition
$52,531
Mandatory fees
$1,606
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
$217 Living expenses
$23,601 Total cost of attendance
$81,655
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$52,531
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 Copyright fee
$150 University health service fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$217 Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local and clinical transportation
$765
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $77,955.
Students in the Bioethics programs have the option of doing a two-year half-time program. Half-time students will be charged half tuition of $26,265 for year 1 and half of the annual tuition rate for year 2.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
MD/MMSc students are charged a tuition rate of $52,531.
Half Time(9 months, Sept - May)Tuition
$26,265
Mandatory fees
$1,606
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living expenses
$23,601 Total cost of attendance
$55,390
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$26,265
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 Copyright fee
$150 University health service fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218 Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local and clinical transportation
$765
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$408
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $51,690.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.
Year 2
(9 months, Sept - May) Half TimeTuition
$26,265
Mandatory fees
$1,532
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
$218 Living expenses
$23,295 Total cost of attendance
$55,010
Itemized Budget
Tuition
$26,265
Mandatory fees
Registration fee
$250 Copyright fee
$76 University health service fee
$1,206
Health insurance fee*
$3,700
Additional fees not charged to bill
Loan fees
$218 Living expenses
Rent (housing)
$12,600
Food
$4,320
Misc. expenses (clothing, recreation, laundry, utilities, other)
$3,825
Local and clinical transportation
$765
Long distance travel
$715
Software/licenses
$102
Books & supplies
$968
*Students who choose to waive the Harvard BC/BS health insurance fee will have this budget item removed from their cost of attendance budget. Total cost of attendance without the fee is $51,310.
Option: The federal government will permit students to borrow an unsubsidized Direct loan to purchase a computer, printer, and software for school. Students interested in this option should speak with a financial aid staff member prior to the purchase. Students are limited to one such purchase during their tenure at HMS. The one-time purchase maximum is $2,500.