Master of Science in Clinical Service Operations

Admissions

Tuition Information

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Application Information

Prerequisites: Applicants must hold an MD or an equivalent doctoral degree or an MBBS or advanced nursing degree.

We will consider candidates with a PhD degree for admission on a case-by-case basis.

All applicants must create a user account via Harvard Medical School’s application portal at apply.masters.hms.harvard.edu/apply/.

The following documents are required to apply for the program:

Additional Information

Optional: Official GRE or MCAT scores. To send your official GRE scores directly to the program, use code 3812. MCAT scores can be submitted to the online application as a Printable Score Report, which includes a verification code to verify the report’s authenticity.

International Candidates:

Harvard Medical School is an international center of learning. We value and welcome the diversity and breadth of experience international students bring to the program. Our faculty collaborate with colleagues around the world, drawing students into their work and facilitating future connections. Alumni with Harvard MCSO work in the United States and more than a dozen other countries around the globe.

English Language Proficiency for International Applicants

A language proficiency test is required for applicants for whom English was not the medium of instruction for their undergraduate or graduate degree. Harvard Medical School’s master’s programs accept TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Essentials, IELTS Academic and Duolingo English Test. Please note, English language proficiency tests are only valid for two years after the test date.

Applicants who have completed at least one year of full-time professional experience in the United States, in a setting where English is the primary language of communication, may be eligible for a waiver of the language proficiency test requirement. This includes clinical practice, research, or other professional roles that involve regular, direct communication in English. To request a waiver, please email admissions_masters@hms.harvard.edu with an employment verification letter that includes your name, job title, and dates of employment, and name, title, and contact information of the person providing the verification. Waivers are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed.

See our minimum test score requirements and instructions to submit official test scores below.

Minimum Test Score Requirements:

• TOEFL iBT: 103
• TOEFL Essentials: 11
• IELTS Academic: 7.5
• Duolingo English Test: 130

Submitting Official Test Scores:

TOEFL iBT and TOEFL Essentials:
Code 3151: Harvard Medical School Graduate Education Master’s Programs.

IELTS Academic:
Contact the test center where you took the IELTS test to request that your scores be sent via E-Delivery to:

Account Name: Harvard Medical School Graduate Education Master’s Programs

Address: Graduate Education Master’s Programs
25 Shattuck Street
Boston, MA 02115
United States

Duolingo English Test:
Search for “Harvard Medical School” and select the appropriate program.

Additional Requirements:

A non-refundable application fee of US $100 is required as part of the online application process and is payable by credit card only.

Only completed applications will be considered for review. Please have your CV, letter of interest, and reference contact information on hand when you apply.

All transcripts, test scores (if applicable), and letters of reference should be sent directly by the people or institutions providing them. Email MCSO@hms.harvard.edu with any further questions

If you have a specific question, we encourage you to visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.