MS Media, Medicine, and Health at Harvard University

Programme overview

The MS in Media, Medicine, and Health is a nine-month Harvard Medical School graduate program on using storytelling to promote health. Students develop a capstone media project in a format of their choice such as film, creative nonfiction, podcasting or graphic design.

Faculty: Harvard Medical School | Department: Global Health and Social Medicine | Duration: 9 months | Intake: September 2027; deadlines January 13, February 10 and final March 12, 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

Classes with writers and artists, courses developed with the MIT Game Lab, visual arts, scientific visualization, design thinking, health care innovation, social medicine and global health, plus a mentored capstone media project.

Career pathways

Traditional and social media, journalism, foundations, direct health care, health care policy and community organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Online application, unofficial transcripts, three letters of recommendation, CV, personal statement of up to 250 words, and a writing/creative sample (for example online work, writing up to 20 pages, a photo essay or a podcast). An interview may be requested. Standardized test scores are not required. TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo is required if prior instruction was not in English. Application fee $100. Rolling admissions with monthly committee reviews January to March.

Intake: September 2027; deadlines January 13, February 10 and final March 12, 2027

Duration: 9 months

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

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