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Master of Therapeutic Sciences
- Cambridge, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
In-person master in early drug discovery with a laboratory thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Interpret health or clinical evidence related to Therapeutic Sciences. Apply ethical reasoning
- Effective communication
- And safe professional decision-making appropriate to the qualification.
Career outcomes
- Laboratory research scientist roles in pharmaceutical companies
- Biotech firms
- Academic labs and research institutes
Curriculum
- Coursework in biochemistry
- Molecular and cell biology
- Experimental design
- Assay development and validation
- Instrumentation and high-throughput screening
- With professional and scientific communication skills. From the second semester each student works on a hands-on thesis research project in a Harvard Medical School faculty lab.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree by matriculation
- Preference for bench research experience
- CV
- Four short essays
- Two recommendations
- Transcripts
- English test unless English was the language of instruction.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or equivalent (for international applicants a three- or four-year degree from an institution of recognised standing).
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 103 (5.0 on the new scale)
- IELTS TOEFL Essentials 11
- Duolingo IELTS Academic 7.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- CV or Resume.
How to apply
- Check requirements and the deadline 26 February 2027. Apply through the HMS master's application portal and pay the 100 USD fee. Upload CV
- Unofficial transcripts
- Recommendations and essays
- Send an English test TOEFL
- IELTS or Duolingo unless English was the language of instruction. Four short essays and two recommendations. Admitted students show funds for the first year before HMS issues the I-20 or DS-2019 for the visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $52,386 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Boston (Longwood Medical Area) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Harvard Medical School |
| Department | Department of Therapeutic Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Applicants may be considered for institutional awards subject to program-specific and international-student eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
26 Feb 2027
104 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 26 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $52,386 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $35,966 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 103 (5.0 on the new scale), IELTS TOEFL Essentials 11, Duolingo IELTS Academic 7.5.