MMSc Global Health Delivery at Harvard University

Programme overview

The MMSc in Global Health Delivery is a Harvard Medical School degree program that trains students in bio-social research, program design and management for global health leadership. It is a STEM-designated program (CIP 26.0509 Infectious Disease and Global Health) that makes eligible international graduates eligible for the 2-year STEM OPT extension.

Faculty: Harvard Medical School | Department: Global Health and Social Medicine | Intake: Fall 2027 cohort; applications close January 13, 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

A cross-university curriculum on social and delivery science and policy research in resource-limited settings, with a field-based mentored research project that culminates in a master's thesis.

Career pathways

Graduates hold roles such as Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Medical Director, Program Director, Chief of Mission at an NGO, Research Scientist at a Ministry of Health and entrepreneur.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Online application with essay questions and unofficial transcripts; three letters of recommendation; standardized test scores are recommended but not required. English proficiency is shown by a four-year undergraduate or two-year graduate degree taught in English, or by TOEFL iBT 103 (new TOEFL iBT 5.0), TOEFL Essentials 11, IELTS Academic 7.5 or Duolingo English Test 130. Strong applicants show commitment to global health delivery and experience in or alongside resource-limited settings. Application deadline January 13, 2027.

Intake: Fall 2027 cohort; applications close January 13, 2027

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

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