Overview

Key features

Through the master’s degree in the field of Biology at Harvard University, you:

Enhance your understanding of the biological sciences, including molecular biology, genetics, genomics, cell biology, physiology, neurobiology and behavior, evolution, and ecology.
Build a foundation in scientific practice, including experimental or case study design and implementation, scientific data collection and analysis, and ethical practices.

Develop advanced professional communication skills, with an emphasis on sharing scientific results in written, oral, and graphical forms.

Program overview

The degree program includes 12 courses, with at least three taken on campus.
Get started. You begin by completing two stipulated degree courses as outlined on the degree requirements page. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your commitment and ability to perform well as a Harvard student.
Apply to the program. While completing your third degree course, you submit the admission application. We have application cycles in the fall, spring, and summer.
Continue your studies, online and on campus. As you progress through the program, you choose from courses offered on campus or online, year round in the fall, spring, or summer. To fully experience Harvard, you take at least three courses on campus.
Complete your thesis. Working with a thesis director, you conduct in-depth research on a topic relevant to your work experience or academic interests, producing publishable quality results. You’ll emerge with a solid understanding of how scientific research is executed and communicated.
Graduate with your Harvard degree. You participate in the annual Harvard Commencement, receiving your Harvard University degree: Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) in Extension Studies, field: Biology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The degree assumes an academic background in biology (e.g., Molecular and Cellular Biology and Organismic and Evolutionary Biology) and laboratory research experience.

Proseminar

5 biology courses

1 biology seminar

1 statistics course

1 elective

Crafting the Thesis Proposal

Master’s Thesis part one

Master's Thesis part two

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

To begin the admission process, you simply register—no application required—for the following three, four-credit, graduate-level degree courses:

BIOS 200 Proseminar: Introduction to Graduate Studies and Scholarly Writing in the Biological Sciences
1 biology course

1 biology course or elective (e.g., EXPO 42c)
Before you enroll in any degree-applicable courses, you must possess a four-year regionally accredited US bachelor's degree. You cannot already have or be in the process of earning a master's degree in Biology or a related field. Foreign bachelor’s degrees must be evaluated, and the Admissions Office makes final determinations about eligibility.

Tuition Fee

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International

38640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38640 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

38640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38640 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
In-State

38640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38640 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Cambridge

1814 - 3756 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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