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More details on standardized tests
Standardized test scores are recommended but not required for admission with one exception: to ensure an applicant has the necessary English language skills for success in the program, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English.
A language proficiency test is required for applicants for whom English was not the medium of instruction for their undergraduate or graduate degree. Harvard Medical School's master’s programs accept TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Essentials, IELTS Academic and Duolingo English Test. Please see our minimum test score requirements and instructions to submit official test scores below.
Minimum Test Score Requirements:
- TOEFL iBT: 103
- TOEFL Essentials: 11
- IELTS Academic: 7.5
- Duolingo English Test: 125
Submitting Official Test Scores:
TOEFL iBT and TOEFL Essentials:
Code 3151: Harvard Medical School Graduate Education Master’s Programs.IELTS Academic:
Contact the test center where you took the IELTS test to request that your scores be sent via E-Delivery to:Account Name: Harvard Medical School Graduate Education Master's Programs
Address: Graduate Education Master's Programs
25 Shattuck Street
Boston, MA 02115
United StatesDuolingo English Test:
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Application period begins. The link to the online application will be available beginning on September 1 on our Application page.
Decisions emailed to accepted students. Decisions to declined students may be e-mailed later in January or early February to allow time for those who may decline acceptance to inform the program and for the program to contact students who are on a wait list.
Applicants not accepted to the program are informed by this date.
Harvard Housing lottery opens. Students may select housing through the selection process until May 1, 2023. Students will also receive information by e-mail about other housing options beyond Harvard dormitories.
I-20 documents sent so admitted students may request visas at their embassy. Information on visas may be found at the Harvard International Office website.
Financial Aid application period occurs around this time for those seeking Federal Financial Aid or loans. Find more information on financial aid for HMS Masters programs.
Admitted students must arrive in Boston by this date for orientation.
Fall classes begin at Harvard Medical School.
Fall classes end.
Winter Break.
Winter session classes begin.
Year 1 MMSc-GHD students are not required to take winter session classes, but they must plan their travel to return to the IRB intensive seminar.
Year 1 MMSc-GHD students must be back in Boston on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Spring classes begin.
Spring Break.
Year 1 MMSc-GHD students complete the GHDI program.
Year 1 MMSc-GHD Students leave for their on-site research projects.
Students return from their on-site research projects in early January. They spend the spring semester analyzing their data and writing their thesis project.
Spring break (exact dates not yet available).
Final thesis due.
Public presentation of thesis projects.