Overview

The Medical Sciences in Global Health Delivery at Harvard University provides a rigorous academic foundation for professionals aiming to transform healthcare systems in underserved regions. This programme integrates social science research with practical delivery strategies to address complex health challenges worldwide. Students benefit from a cross-university curriculum that bridges the gap between theoretical policy and field-based practice.

Why Medical Sciences in Global Health Delivery at Harvard University?

Students gain access to world-leading faculty from Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The programme is distinguished by its focus on social medicine and its STEM-eligible status, which offers significant opportunities for international graduates. Participants benefit from mentored research projects at global health sites, ensuring they gain hands-on experience in real-world environments.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 48730 per year
National fee: USD 48730 per year
Local fee: USD 48730 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to equip students with the tools needed for social and delivery science research. Modules may include:

Global Health Delivery
Bio-social Research
Medical Anthropology
Medical Ethics
Social Medicine
Infectious Disease
Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
Program Design and Management

Careers with Medical Sciences in Global Health Delivery

Graduates are prepared for high-level leadership and strategic roles within international health organisations, ministries of health, and non-governmental organisations. The programme develops the expertise required to manage large-scale health programmes and lead clinical operations in diverse settings.

Common career paths for alumni include:

Executive Director
Chief Operating Officer
Senior Medical Director
Research Scientist
Chief of Mission
Clinical Program Manager
Global Health Entrepreneur

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Qualitative Methods for Global Health Research

Global Health and Social Medicine

Ethnographic Methods for Global Health Research

Conceptual and Practical Ethics in Global Health Delivery

Epidemiological Methods for Global Health

Global Health Delivery

Value-Based Management in Global Health Delivery

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

64 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

Public Health Medicine Health Sciences View 1100 other Masters in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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130

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100

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application: The application will request information on the applicant's contact information, education, professional experience, and unofficial transcripts. The online application will also include essay questions and a place for recommenders to upload recommendation letters.

Transcripts: Applicants will upload unofficial transcripts to the online application. Transcripts must be in English or accompanied by an English translation.

Recommendations: A letter of recommendation from three referees are required. You will email your referee directly from the online application to request these letters.

Personal statement and resume/CV: Applicants will upload a resume/CV and a personal statement.

Test scores: The MMSc-GHD program will accept scores from the MCAT, GRE, and LSAT.

Application fee: All Harvard Medical School masters programs require a $100 application fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

48730 USD / year

≈ 48730 USD / year
Out-of-State

48730 USD / year

≈ 48730 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48730 USD / year

≈ 48730 USD / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

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

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