About
Details at a Glance
Degrees Offered
Our Program
Program Details
The MMSc-GHD program spans two years. During year one, students take classes across Harvard University. During year two, students complete an on-site mentored research project.*Please note that this program does not offer clinical training and that there is neither coursework nor project work involving direct patient care.
Timeline
Review a timeline for the 2020-2022 program.
Thesis
Each MMSc-GHD student completes a mentored on-site thesis project in global health. More information on these thesis projects are available at the students and alumni page.
Program Outcomes
Graduates from the MMSc-GHD program have attained leadership roles including:
- Executive Director
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Programs Officer
- Senior Medical Director
- Medical Director
- Chief of Mission, NGO
- Program Director
- Senior Clinical Program Manager
- Research Scientist, Ministry of Health
- Entrepreneur
We invite you to learn more about the MMSc-GHD program on this website. Many answers to questions can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Admissions
Requirements
Application Deadline
August 1-November 30
Student Body
Inclusion
What Our Students Say
When I went back to Sierra Leone during the Ebola outbreak, because of the courses I took i[in the MMSc-GHD program], I was able to look at all angles in designing the community health care worker program, which the country took over and scaled up to combat the virus.
Bailor Barrie, MMSc-GHD ‘16
When I went back to Sierra Leone during the Ebola outbreak, because of the courses I took i[in the MMSc-GHD program], I was able to look at all angles in designing the community health care worker program, which the country took over and scaled up to combat the virus.