Master of Medical Sciences (M.M.Sc.)
Harvard Medical School
The Master of Medical Sciences in Therapeutic Sciences equips graduates to excel as laboratory scientists in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industry and academic research. The Program focuses on early-stage drug discovery, emphasizing training in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and assay development. The integrated curriculum combines classroom and laboratory-based education, and is complemented with training in science communication and professional skills development. Additionally, students are required to complete an independent laboratory-based thesis project, providing personalized mentorship under the guidance of a Harvard Medical School faculty member, honing their technical skills as independent researchers.