From Bench to Breakthrough: Master the Art and Science of Early Drug Discovery
Developing a new drug is a long and painstaking process that can change the lives of millions of patients, their families, and communities. Harvard Medical School is the global leader in making breakthrough discoveries that fuel and inspire quests for new medicines. It is also a vibrant campus and community that gives our students the rigorous training they need to launch the next stage of their careers and create a powerful and positive impact on the world.
The Master of Medical Sciences (MMSc) in Therapeutic Sciences program is a cutting-edge master's degree program that provides world-class training in early drug discovery and prepares students to pursue research careers in pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, academic labs, and research institutes.
The rigorous program curriculum delivered by the world-renowned faculty provides the knowledge, skills, and experiences students need to excel as laboratory research scientists in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and assay development. Beyond the classroom, each student will be immersed in a hands-on thesis research project under the mentorship of Harvard Medical School faculty, starting in their second semester. The Program was intentionally designed to maximize the time spent in the lab, allowing our students to put conceptual knowledge into practice and perfect their bench skills.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:
Develop a deep understanding of experimental design principles, including assay development, validation, and relevant technologies and instrumentation
Design, plan, execute, and analyze lab experiments
Work both independently and collaboratively to complete tasks and projects on time
Maintain proper documentation of experimental results and protocols using electronic lab notebook
Analyze and summarize data, and prepare figures for presentations, scientific reports, and publications
