Overview

The Media, Medicine, and Health programme at Harvard University offers a unique opportunity for students to merge the worlds of storytelling and clinical science to influence public health. This nine-month graduate course is the only one of its kind in the United States to provide an evidence-based, arts-driven curriculum specifically designed for health interventions. Students work under the guidance of expert mentors to develop novel projects using their chosen medium to make a tangible difference in global wellbeing.

Why Media, Medicine, and Health at Harvard University?

This programme is led by distinguished faculty, including renowned writers, producers, and science journalists with extensive experience in major television productions and global health reporting. Students benefit from the expertise of MacArthur "Genius" Grant and Pulitzer Prize winners, as well as social media specialists and playwrights. A significant highlight is the annual artist-in-residence, such as bestselling authors and cultural critics, who provide dedicated workshops and office hours to help students bridge the gap between the arts and medicine.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 60910 per year
National fee: USD 60910 per year
Local fee: USD 60910 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on multidisciplinary storytelling and health interventions. Modules may include:

Media, Medicine, and Health
Global Health and Social Medicine
Medical Ethics
Global Health Delivery
Medical Anthropology
History of Medicine
Sociology in Medicine
Bioethics
Capstone

Careers with Media, Medicine, and Health

Graduates are prepared for diverse professional paths across multiple sectors where storytelling meets health advocacy. The programme equips students for roles in traditional and social media, journalism, and foundation work. Additionally, the skills gained are highly applicable to careers in direct healthcare, health policy, and community organisations. Students also benefit from extensive networking opportunities with industry experts, helping them transition into positions as health advocates, activists, or hospital administrators.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Film,

Creative nonfiction,

Podcasting,

Graphic desig

Opioid epidemic,

High rates of HIV infection in Southern cities,

Racial health disparities and asthma,

Insulin,

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 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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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Medicine Media Studies & Mass Media View 255 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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130

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

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

Recommendations: Three letters of recommendation are required. These will be requested and uploaded as part of the online application.

Personal statement and CV: Applicants will upload a current CV and a personal statement. The personal statement is limited to 250-words in length and tells the admissions committee about your fit for the program.

Interview: Our admissions committee may suggest an interview. If so, you will be contacted to set up a time to meet.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

60910 USD / year

≈ 60910 USD / year
Out-of-State

60910 USD / year

≈ 60910 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

60910 USD / year

≈ 60910 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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