Master's Degree Programs
Transform your career—and your sense of what's possible—in one of the world's great centers of learning
Harvard Medical School master’s programs are dedicated to sharing knowledge, fueling discovery, and preparing the next generation of leaders in basic science and clinical research, social medicine, medical education, operations science, and other dynamic fields. Students come to HMS with a range of backgrounds. We provide the rigorous training they need to launch the next stage of their careers and create a powerful and positive impact on the world—because what happens here matters everywhere.
Our programs cover critical topics at the leading edge of medical science and research, and immerse students in the latest scholarship, emerging best practices, and groundbreaking technology. Students come from all over the globe to study at HMS and benefit from close, collaborative relationships with peers and faculty members as they expand their knowledge base and learn to apply their skills in real-world settings. Students bring their expertise to their professional work, creating a ripple effect as they collaborate with colleagues to enhance the health of their communities.
Our Programs
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Master of Science in
Bioethics
In-person and live virtual optionsEquips students with the foundational theoretical knowledge, practical skills and hands-on experience needed to lead in the integration of bioethical issues related to clinical practice and research, as well as health law and policy.
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Master of Medical Sciences in
Biomedical Informatics
In-personCreated for students with strong quantitative skills who want to make an impact in the field of biomedicine, or those with—or pursuing—a doctoral degree in related fields who want to apply informatics in their practice or research.
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Master of Medical Sciences in
Clinical Investigation
In-personDelivers world-class training in the methods and conduct of clinical investigation for future leaders in patient-oriented research. A Translational Investigation track and pathways on comparative research and clinical trials have recently been added.
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Master of Science in
Clinical Research
In-personOffers early-career healthcare professionals the tools to develop fundamental and practical skills in evidence-based medicine. With a curriculum focusing on clinical trials and evidence evaluation, students will gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to perform real-world research.
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Master of Science in
Clinical Service Operations
Live virtualProvides physicians, clinicians, nurses, industry leaders, allied health professionals and administrators with the operations management training they need to lead teams, optimize efficiency and improve the patient experience.
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Master of Medical Sciences in
Global Health Delivery
In-personEducates global leaders to use biosocial methods to design, implement and evaluate solutions to improve health care delivery. The program prepares mid-career professionals to effect change by learning how to build capacity and improve health delivery systems in resource-limited settings around the world.
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Master of Science in
Healthcare Quality and Safety
Live virtualEquips clinicians and clinical administrators with the operational skills to lead and work effectively in quality improvement and safety initiatives within their health care organizations.
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Master of Medical Sciences in
Immunology
In-personDesigned for students with a strong undergraduate biology background and an interest in medicine or fundamental research, as well as academic physicians who seek an in-depth knowledge of immunology to further their professional goals and research expertise.
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Master of Science in
Media, Medicine, and Health
In-personOffers an evidence-based, multidisciplinary storytelling and arts-driven curriculum focused on health education and intervention. Designed for anyone with a desire to make a difference by combining art and science with the power and reach of the mass media.
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Master of Medical Sciences in
Medical Education
Live virtualGives those who already excel in one of the health sciences disciplines an opportunity to turn their specialized knowledge and skill towards the advancement of health professions education.
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Master of Medical Sciences in
Therapeutic Sciences
In-personTrains students to become professional experimentalists in early drug discovery and prepares them to pursue careers in for-profit and non-profit institutions, such as pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, academic labs, and research institutes.
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