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About Harvard Medical School

Overview​

Harvard Medical School is a 4-year MD-granting program and one of the oldest medical schools in the United States. Harvard’s MD program has two curricular tracks, Pathways and Health Sciences & Technology (HST). The Pathways programs offers earlier clinical experience and allows each student to choose a scholarly project to customize their pathway to their MD degree. The HST pathway is to prepare students for a career in biomedical research or molecular science. HMS offers students the ability to carry out research in basic and clinical sciences. Harvard values health and wellness and many different enrichment opportunities.

To nurture a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership.

  • Collaboration & Service
  • Diversity & Respect
  • Integrity & Accountability
  • Lifelong Learning
  • Wellness & Balance

Harvard Medical School Details

1782

First Class

165

Class Size

$61,600

In-State Tuition

$61,600

Out-Of State Tuition

dual degree programs

  • MD/PHD

  • MD/MAD

  • MD/MBA

  • MD/MMSc

  • MD/MPH

  • MD/MPP

living

Campus: Boston

Cost of Living Index:

181.6*

Walkability Score:

81**

Climate:

  • - Annual High Temp: 58.7°F
  • - Annual Low Temp: 44.1°F
  • - Av. Annual Rainfall: 43.56 inch

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