MMSc Clinical Investigation at Harvard University

Programme overview

A residential master's that trains independent clinical and translational investigators through coursework and a parallel mentored research experience at a Harvard-affiliated laboratory in Boston. Students expect 30 to 40 hours per week of coursework and research.

Faculty: Harvard Medical School | Duration: 2 years full-time; 3-year part-time option for eligible Boston-area students | Intake: July 2027; early deadline February 17, 2027, final March 31, 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

Students choose a Clinical Investigation track (with Comparative Research or Clinical Trials pathways) or a Translational Investigation track, learning together in year one and customising in year two. Skills include framing research questions, study design, data analysis and grant and paper writing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MD, MBBS or equivalent doctoral degree; PhD candidates considered case by case. Preference may be given to applicants with clinical or translational research experience. Also required: research interest statement (250 words) and research experience and training details. English proficiency for applicants whose degree was not taught in English: TOEFL iBT 103, IELTS Academic 7.5, TOEFL Essentials 11, Duolingo 130 (waiver possible with one year of US professional experience). Two letters of reference (one from a mentor/supervisor, one from department chair or division chief), CV, official transcripts on admission; optional GRE or MCAT. $100 application fee.

Intake: July 2027; early deadline February 17, 2027, final March 31, 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time; 3-year part-time option for eligible Boston-area students

Apply through the official page: https://hms.harvard.edu/education-admissions/masters-degree-programs

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