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MMSc Therapeutic Sciences at Harvard University

Harvard University, United States

Programme overview

The MMSc in Therapeutic Sciences is a Harvard Medical School master's program providing training in early drug discovery for research careers in pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, academic labs and research institutes. Students complete a hands-on thesis research project under HMS faculty mentorship starting in the second semester.

Faculty: Harvard Medical School  |  Intake: September 2027; application deadline February 26, 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

Laboratory-focused training in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology and assay development, including experimental design, assay validation, technologies and instrumentation, electronic lab notebooks, and data analysis and presentation.

Career pathways

Research careers in pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, academic labs and research institutes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited domestic or foreign institution by matriculation. Required: online application, CV, essay answers to four questions, two letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts, and $100 application fee. TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo is required if prior instruction was not in English. Some preference for demonstrated research experience.

Intake: September 2027; application deadline February 26, 2027

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