Master of Medical Sciences in Therapeutic Sciences

Curriculum

At Harvard Medical School, the Master of Medical Sciences in Therapeutic Sciences immerses students in research-intensive, hands-on coursework that prepares them to succeed in a wide range of research careers in biomedical research or to pursue further education. Completion of the residential, in-person MMSc in Therapeutic Sciences program requires 64 credits, with 36 credits dedicated to lab-based mentored research. Based on the desired area of scientific specialization and the thesis project, students select advanced training in either biochemical or cell biology-based methodologies. In their second years, students will primarily focus on their Mentored Research/Thesis work, including generating data, analyzing data, and writing and defending the thesis.

The MMSc in Therapeutic Sciences program curriculum covers the following key topic areas:

• Fundamentals in biochemistry, cell biology, and assay development
• Biophysical and biochemical mechanisms of protein function
• Principles of cell biology
• Scientific communication and data visualization
• Data literacy
• Professional skills development

The program also includes a seminar series and journal clubs that expose students to real-world experiences and case studies that reflect the newest developments, challenges, and trends in the industry.