Overview

Science from Harvard University will prepare you to make a real difference in the laboratory, in the field, or in the policy arena. You will address critical scientific and health challenges that affect the lives of individuals and entire populations, building expertise in an area of specialization while gaining the perspective of multiple public health disciplines. You will also learn a powerful set of analytical, technical, and quantitative skills that can be applied flexibly in wide range of career paths.

Careers

Harvard Chan master of science graduates play leading roles in top academic and research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, health care organizations, national and international government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and other public and private sector enterprises.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computational Biology and Quantitative Genetics

Environmental Health

Global Health and Population

Biostatistics

Health Data Science

Epidemiology

Health Policy and Management

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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7.5

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Credits

60 SCH

60 - 80 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Biology Public Health View 867 other Masters in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The 80-credit master of science requires a prior bachelor’s degree or non-US equivalent. Some departments prefer relevant work experience as well.

The 60-credit master of science, which is offered only through the Biostatistics Department, requires a prior bachelor’s degree or non-US equivalent in one of the mathematical sciences or an allied field (for example, biology, psychology, or economics).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56016 USD / year

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Out-of-State

56016 USD / year

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In-State

56016 USD / year

≈ 56016 USD / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Financing

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