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Master of Media, Medicine, and Health
- Cambridge, United States
- 0.75 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Nine-month in-person master using storytelling and the arts for health.
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 Media
- Medicine
- And Health. Apply ethical reasoning
- Effective communication
- And safe professional decision-making appropriate to the qualification.
Career outcomes
- Traditional and social media
- Journalism
- Foundations
- Direct health care
- Health care policy
- Community organizations
Curriculum
- An interdisciplinary curriculum in evidence-based storytelling grounded in social medicine
- With classes in writing
- Film
- Podcasting
- Visual arts
- Scientific visualization
- Design thinking
- Health care innovation and global health
- Plus classes developed with the MIT Game Lab. Each student creates an original media intervention under a mentor.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree
- Unofficial transcripts
- Three recommendations
- Personal statement of up to 250 words
- CV and a creative or writing sample
- An interview may be requested
- No standardized tests
- 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
- Personal Statement
- CV or Resume.
How to apply
- Check requirements and the deadline 2026 deadlines were 13 January
- 10 February and 12 March 2026 rolling
- 2027 dates not yet posted. 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. Include a creative sample
- The committee may suggest an interview. 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 | $64,932 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Boston (Longwood Medical Area) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Harvard Medical School |
| Department | Department of Media, Medicine, and Health |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 22 |
| 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
15 Jun 2027
214 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.75 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $64,932 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.