Health and Society Graduate Certificate at Harvard University

Programme overview

Learn to address systemic health inequities and understand how these impact public policy and business practices. The Health and Society Graduate Certificate takes a biosocial approach to understanding human health, healthcare, and public health systems. In four rigorous online courses, you’ll examine the biological, social, psychological, and philosophical aspects of disease, pandemics, and medical care — with a focus on how these factors shape health outcomes and systems.

Faculty: Harvard Extension School (Division of Continuing Education) | Duration: 4 Online Courses; Finish in 8 Months – 3 Years | Study mode: online | Intake: Spring 2027 | Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

The Health and Society Graduate Certificate includes four online courses: Multiple course options are available during fall, spring, and summer terms.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Harvard Extension School: Recommended prerequisite knowledge: You should have a background in basic biology at the college level to succeed in certificate courses. Enroll in your first certificate course this spring — no application required.

USD 14,320 for the whole programme (2026-2027). Total certificate tuition as listed on the programme page (tuition only) Source

Intake: Spring 2027

Duration: 4 Online Courses; Finish in 8 Months – 3 Years

Apply through the official page: https://extension.harvard.edu/academics/programs/health-and-society-graduate-certificate/

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