Harvard Medical School (HMS) offers Harvard medical students the opportunity to complete a Master of Medical Science (MMSc) degree between the third and fourth years of medical school, following completion of the Principal Clinical Experience (PCE) phase of the MD curriculum. Students who enroll in the MD-MMSc program between the third and fourth years of medical school complete a 56-credit Master of Medical Sciences course of study, as well as the 32-credit mentored research requirement, in addition to the requirements for the MD degree. The dual MD-MMSc degree is currently offered in the following programs: Clinical Investigation; Global Health Delivery; Immunology; and Medical Education. More information about MD-MMSc.
For more information, please visit the HMS Graduate Education website.
MD students must complete the entire Principal Clinical Experience (PCE) before enrolling in any master’s degree program. The master’s degree must be completed prior to the final/graduation year at HMS.
Updated 11/28/23