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Master of Medical Education
- Cambridge, United States
- 2 years
- English
- Online
- Master
About the program
A part-time online master's-level certificate for clinician educators.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate understanding of Medical Education
- Explain relevant health or biological principles
- Apply evidence-informed approaches within the appropriate professional scope
- Recognize ethical
- Safety
- and communication requirements.
Career outcomes
- Medical and healthcare education
- Academy of Medical Educators membership
- Advance HE Fellowship
Curriculum
- One-year fully online part-time programme of live early-evening workshops
- Asynchronous activities and drop-in support
- With practice-based assessments linking educational theory to teaching and supervision
- Mapped to UK PSF Descriptor 2.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Health sciences professionals
- CV
- Three-page letter of intent
- Three recommendations and 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 applications for 2027 entry 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. Three-page letter of intent and three 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 | $50,442 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Boston (Longwood Medical Area) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Harvard Medical School |
| Department | Department of Medical Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 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
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $50,442 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.