Advance Your Career with a Master’s Degree from Harvard Medical School
Eleven programs with one mission: preparing health professionals, researchers, and scientists to excel in their fields. Explore our master’s degree offerings below and find the program that fits your path.
Whether you want to strengthen your research skills, deepen your expertise, advance health care delivery, or bring a new perspective to your field, Harvard Medical School offers rigorous master’s programs designed for a range of professional backgrounds and career goals. Explore our in-person and live virtual offerings below to find the program that fits your next step.
Master of Medical Sciences Programs
Biomedical Informatics
In-PersonFor those looking to develop skills in data science in the context of medicine and biological sciences to improve human health.
Apply by January 13, 2027
Clinical Investigation
In-PersonFor those holding an MD, PhD, MBBS, MBBCh, or equivalent degree who are engaged in clinical or translational research.
Apply by March 31, 2027
Global Health Delivery
In-PersonFor professionals with clinical or non-clinical experience in global health, including patient care or program management.
Apply by January 13, 2027
Immunology
In-PersonFor individuals with a strong background in biology and an interest in immunology or biomedical research.
Apply by May 5, 2027
Medical Education
Live VirtualFor health professionals seeking to advance teaching, learning, and leadership in health professions education.
Apply by April 14, 2027
Therapeutic Sciences
In-PersonFor individuals with a strong background in biology and an interest in immunology or biomedical research.
Apply by February 26, 2027
Master of Sciences Programs
Bioethics
In-Person & Live VirtualFor professionals seeking to deepen their ethical understanding of health care and research through critical, justice-driven inquiry.
In-Person Apply by January 13, 2027
Live Virtual Apply by February 17, 2026
Clinical Service Operations
Live VirtualFor health care and related industry professionals who aspire to leadership positions in operations management.
Apply by April 13, 2027
Clinical Research
In-PersonFor those with a medical degree who aspire to lead in evidence-based medicine, including fellows, residents, faculty, and health professionals.
Apply by March 31, 2027
Healthcare Quality and Safety
Live VirtualFor clinicians and administrators seeking to lead quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety initiatives within health systems.
Apply by March 31, 2027
Media, Medicine, and Health
In-PersonFor those seeking to harness the power of storytelling and media to advance health, influence change, and drive global impact.
Apply by March 12, 2027
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