Therapeutic Sciences (M.M.Sc.)

Developing a new drug is a long and painstaking process that can change the lives of millions of patients, their families, and communities. Harvard Medical School is the global leader in making breakthrough discoveries that fuel and inspire quests for new medicines. It is also a vibrant campus and community that gives their students the rigorous training they need to launch the next stage of their careers and create a powerful and positive impact on the world.

The Master of Medical Sciences (MMSc) in Therapeutic Sciences program is a cutting-edge master’s degree program that provides world-class training in early drug discovery and prepares students to pursue research careers in pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, academic labs, and research institutes.

The rigorous program curriculum delivered by the world-renowned faculty provides the knowledge, skills, and experiences students need to excel as laboratory research scientists in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and assay development. Beyond the classroom, each student will be immersed in a hands-on thesis research project under the mentorship of Harvard Medical School faculty, starting in their second semester. The Program was intentionally designed to maximize the time spent in the lab, allowing their students to put conceptual knowledge into practice and perfect their bench skills.

Entry Requirements Applicants must achieve an SAT score in the range of 1500–1600 to be considered for this program. English language requirements are assessed on a case-by-case basis.