Harvard Chan School View Book

Degree Programs and Admissions Guide

CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM DEAN MICHELLE A. WILLIAMS . . . . . . . . . . 1 DEGREE PROGRAMS OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 HARVARD CHAN SCHOOL AT A GLANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 OUR HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 OUR COMMUNITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 HARVARD CHAN SCHOOL DEPARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 MPH | MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MHCM | MASTER IN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . 19 SM | MASTER OF SCIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 DrPH | DOCTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 PhD | DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 EXECUTIVE AND SUMMER-ONLY PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . 34 FIELD AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 APPLICATION INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 STUDENT LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 CAREERS/ALUMNI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 TUITION AND FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 KEY OFFICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 SELECTED UNIVERSITY POLICIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 LONGWOOD MEDICAL AREA MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 CONTACT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

A MESSAGE FROM DEAN MICHELLE A. WILLIAMS The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a unique and exciting academic community made up of world-renowned faculty, prominent researchers, and—most important of all—dedicated students like you.

A commitment to community is at the heart of our School. Whether your interests lie in the laboratory sciences, social sciences, biostatistics, epidemiology, or health policy, as a student at the Harvard Chan School you will enjoy a rewarding educational experience enriched by collaboration with peers and mentors from an extraordinary range of personal and professional backgrounds.

You will form lifelong connections with classmates and teachers from across the United States and around the world. And you will gain the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience you need to prepare for a career that makes a real difference to the health and well-being of people on a population scale.

I am proud to be the product of a Harvard Chan School education myself. I came to this School more than 30 years ago as a master’s student and stayed on to earn my doctorate. After many years as a faculty member at the University of Washington School of Public Health, I came back to the Harvard Chan School as a professor, researcher, and chair of the Department of Epidemiology. I was honored to be named Dean in February 2016, and I am here today because I believe this is the best school of public health in the world, with unmatched potential to change the global health landscape.

Our community is passionate about improving the lives and health of people everywhere. If you are, too, a Harvard Chan School education can help you become the kind of public health I encourage you to explore the many degree and nondegree options described in this guide, and I invite you to join this remarkable community.

Sincerely,

Message from the Dean

professional and leader you want to be.

Michelle A. Williams, SM ’88, ScD ’91 Dean of the Faculty Angelopoulos Professor in Public Health and International Development, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Harvard Kennedy School

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DEGREE PROGRAMS OVERVIEW

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hether your career goal is professional practice, research, or teaching—or some combination of these—the Harvard Chan School offers degree programs that will prepare you for a meaningful public health career.

Our programs are designed to meet the needs of students from a wide variety of backgrounds and with

numerous fields of interest, and we offer you the flexibility to customize your learning experience.

MASTER’S DEGREES

PROFESSIONAL/PRACTICEORIENTED DEGREES

ACADEMIC/RESEARCHORIENTED DEGREES

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH)

MASTER OF SCIENCE (SM)

MASTER IN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT (MHCM) DOCTORAL DEGREES

DOCTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH (DrPH)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH) DEGREE PROGRAMS

Professional degree. Duration of study is based on the applicant’s prior degrees and experience, as well as the content covered. Programs start in August unless otherwise noted.

45-CREDIT MPH

65-CREDIT MPH

Fields of Study

Fields of Study

Clinical Effectiveness (July start)

Health and Social Behavior

Epidemiology (Part time only, online/on-campus; June start)

Health Management (January start)

Global Health Health and Social Behavior

Health Policy Nutrition

Health Management Health Policy Occupational and Environmental Health Quantitative Methods

DEGREES OFFERED JOINTLY WITH OTHER HARVARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS

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MD/MPH, DMD/MPH For Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Dental Medicine students after their primary clinical year MUP/MPH Master in urban planning, offered in conjunction with Harvard Graduate School of Design JD/MPH For Harvard Law School students after their first year

DEGREES OFFERED JOINTLY WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS MD/MPH, DO/MPH, DMD/MPH, DDS/MPH For medical and dental students enrolled in LCMEaccredited programs in the U.S. or Canada after their primary clinical year MSN/MPH Master of science in primary health care nursing, offered in conjunction with Simmons University

A Harvard Chan School degree will prepare you for an exciting and fulfilling future in public health.

MASTER IN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT (MHCM) DEGREE PROGRAM

Professional program for medical and dental executives. Part time; sessions scheduled on campus over two calendar years.

MASTER OF SCIENCE (SM) DEGREE PROGRAMS

Research degree. Duration of study is based on the applicant’s prior degrees and experience, as well as the content covered. Most SM programs start in August.

42.5-CREDIT SM

60-CREDIT SM

80-CREDIT SM

Fields of Study

Fields of Study

Fields of Study

Biostatistics

Biostatistics

Biostatistics

Epidemiology

Health Data Science

Computational Biology and Quantitative Genetics

Health Policy and Management

Environmental Health

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Epidemiology Global Health and Population

DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS DOCTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH (DrPH) PROGRAM

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) PROGRAM

Interdisciplinary professional degree for individuals

Administered through the Harvard Graduate School

pursuing careers leading major nongovernmental

of Arts and Sciences but based at the Harvard Chan

organizations, health ministries, hospitals, and other

School. Designed for those pursuing careers in

nonprofit or for-profit organizations focused on public

research and academia. Dissertation required.

the field during the third year.

PhD in Biological Sciences in Public Health Gene-Environment Interactions Immunology and Infectious Diseases Inflammation and Stress Responses Metabolic Basis of Health and Disease PhD in Biostatistics Bioinformatics Biostatistics PhD in Health Policy Decision Sciences Economics Ethics Evaluative Science and Statistics Management Political Analysis PhD in Population Health Sciences Environmental Health Epidemiology Global Health and Population Nutrition Social and Behavioral Sciences

Degree Programs Overview

health. A yearlong capstone project is completed in

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HARVARD CHAN SCHOOL AT A GLANCE MISSION The overarching mission of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is to advance the public’s health through learning, discovery, and communication.

OBJECTIVES

• P rovide the highest level of education to public health scientists, practitioners, and leaders • F oster new discoveries leading to improved health for the people of all nations • Strengthen health capacities and services for communities • I nform policy debate, disseminate health information, and increase awareness of public health as a societal good and a fundamental right

CORE VALUES, CONCEPTS, AND PRINCIPLES

• Health is a fundamental right of every human being.

• P ublic health has the responsibility to improve and protect the health of all populations, especially the most vulnerable—children, elderly individuals, people living in poverty, and underserved groups.

• Public health must emphasize prevention and embrace collective, multifaceted action by health practitioners and researchers to respond to emerging challenges.

• Public health must investigate disease determinants and risks, improve health care quality and delivery, and influence policy.

• I nstitutions of public health should provide information that promotes health in populations and empowers individuals to make sound health decisions.

• T he educational and research agenda of a public health institution must transcend local and national boundaries—health is a global concern.

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• A public health institution should support the ideal of service in all its aspects—research, teaching, community involvement, and communication.

• A ll members of a public health institution should respect the highest principles of scientific and academic conduct, foster open inquiry, and honor individual rights.

KEY FACTS

• T he School has more than 460 faculty members and more than 1,000 students. Of the students, more than 60 percent are women; nearly 40 percent are international.

• J ust under 16 percent of students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents are members of underrepresented minority groups.

• T he School employs approximately 115 research scientists; 1,051 postdoctoral research fellows, research associates, instructors, and other annual appointees; and 825 core School professional and administrative support staff.

• Harvard Chan faculty and alumni have received numerous honors and major academic and research

Harvard Chan School at a Glance

awards over the years, including two Nobel Prizes, five MacArthur Foundation “genius grants,” the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the National Medal of Science, and many others.

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OUR HISTORY

T

he Harvard Chan School traces its roots to public health activism at the beginning of the last century, a time of energetic social reform. The School began as the HarvardMIT School for Health Officers, founded in 1913 as the first professional public health

training program in the United States. In 1922, the School split off from MIT; in 1946, the Harvard School of Public Health became an independent degree-granting body.

Many of the changes that unfolded in public health over the 20th century trace their origins to the School. Initially, researchers were preoccupied by deadly epidemic infections and by the scourges of unfettered industrialization. During the School’s first 50 years, the public health enterprise matured, drawing on a full range of analytical, scientific, and policy disciplines.

Today, the School’s purview extends from the genes to the globe. Its work encompasses not only the basic public health disciplines of biostatistics, epidemiology, and environmental and occupational health but also molecular biology, quantitative social sciences, policy and management, human rights, and health communications. Its leadership and outreach have informed public health practice around the world, from decades of research in the People’s Republic of China to studies of health system reform in Taiwan and Poland to collaborations on environmental health in Cyprus to intensive field training in Latin America.

In 2014, the Harvard School of Public Health was renamed the Harvard T.H. Chan School

of Public Health in recognition of an extraordinary gift from The Morningside Foundation.

Above: A student uses a DOP generator to produce an aerosol of dioctyl phthalate to test high-efficiency 6

air filters in 1977.

RECORD OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS During the past century, the School’s faculty members—frequently working in collaboration with others at Harvard and around the world—have made landmark contributions that revolutionized public health.

Below is a selection of the faculty’s accomplishments:

• R eceived a Nobel Prize for growing the polio virus in non-nerve tissue, paving the way for the development of polio vaccines

• E stablished and promoted the Designated Driver campaign in the United States, averting countless drunk-driving deaths and injuries

• D eveloped and promoted oral rehydration therapy—a simple technique that has saved the lives of millions of children from dehydration caused by diarrheal diseases

• Proved that secondhand smoke threatens health, leading to smoke-free workplaces and public spaces

• P rovided the scientific evidence that led to improved U.S. air-quality standards through the Clean Air Act

• D iscovered that HIV could be transmitted through blood and blood products, making it

possible to protect the blood supply through effective screening

• I nvented the direct-current cardiac defibrillator, which has saved thousands of people suffering from erratic heart rhythms or cardiac arrest

• Determined that deer ticks transmit the agent that causes Lyme disease, described the life cycle of this tick, and defined the role of deer and of mice in the transmission of this pathogen

• P roved the dangers of trans fats, leading to new food labeling standards, the removal of these heart-harming fats from many restaurant menus and packaged foods, and finally a nationwide ban; also showed that not all fats are “bad”

• I nvented safe-surgery checklists and worked with the World Health Organization to promote their use in hospitals, preventing thousands of deaths and injuries from medical errors

The Harvard Chan School’s landmark Six Cities Study of the effects of fine particulate pollution on health was one of the most influential public health investigations ever conducted.

Published in 1993, it provided essential evidence to strengthen clean air standards in the United States—policies that are credited with preventing hundreds of thousands of early deaths each year.

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OUR COMMUNITY

W

hen asked what they value most about their experiences at the School, Harvard Chan students almost always talk about the relationships they build here, how much they learn from one another, and how inspired they are by their classmates. Friendships made at the

School often last a lifetime, and the diversity of cultures, perspectives, and work experiences makes for some remarkable collaborations. As members of the broader Harvard University community, Harvard Chan School students can take advantage of the intellectual and social opportunities of one of the world’s top academic institutions. And the global Harvard alumni network is a valuable resource for graduates throughout their careers.

Watch the video: “What surprised our students?” hsph.me/what-surprised-our-students

What surprised me most when I arrived for orientation at the Harvard Chan School were the many faces from all over the country and all over the world who were able to form a cohesive community very quickly. In this environment, learning is not just theoretical.

We are actually learning from the experiences that the people around us have had.

— Anthony Sawyer, MPH student

As a Harvard Chan School student, you can expect to eat lunch in the cafeteria with students from a wide variety of backgrounds, ranging from practicing medical doctors to experienced professionals, from entrepreneurs to people just beginning their studies of public health. Colleagues on a class project could include a former congressional aide, a reporter, two environmental scientists, a social worker, and a medical student—all pursuing careers in

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

D

iversity is an essential element of our global commitment at the Harvard Chan School. The School’s wide-

ranging research, multidisciplinary education, and health-knowledge translation efforts have a positive impact on individuals, communities, and

public health. A new lab project may attract stu-

nations around the world. Our School is strength-

dents who have conducted research as under-

ened by our diverse, cross-cultural community of

graduates or master’s-level students, as well as

students, faculty, and staff, who bring a multiplicity

an engineer, an endocrinologist, and a veter-

of voices and viewpoints to our shared endeavors.

inarian interested in pursuing a basic science discipline to solve a public health problem.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion leads the way in creating an institutional culture in which

DIVERSE AND COLLABORATIVE

diversity, equity, and inclusion are ingrained in all

The breadth and diversity of professional

aspects of the School. In implementing new pro-

backgrounds found at the Harvard Chan School

grams and policies, we are guided by feedback

are only part of the strength of our student

we receive from the School community through

body. Our collaborative group of more than

informal conversations, ongoing campus climate

1,000 students comes from around the United

assessments, town halls, and other opportunities

States and more than 60 countries. More than 60 percent of our students are women, and nearly 40 percent are international. Of the students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, just under 16 percent are members of underrepresented minority groups.

Student interests outside the classroom

to engage in dialogue around bias, privilege, and oppression. To ensure transparency and accountability on issues related to diversity, we release annual reports, analyze and centralize data, and perform research to inform our continuous improvement of the conditions, policies, and

are as varied and eclectic as each individual’s

practices that foster diversity and inclusion on our

professional and personal backgrounds.

campus. Through meaningful and intentional acts

Students arrive as doctors, lawyers, policy

of compassion and support, the office demon-

advisers, humanitarian workers, CEOs, and

strates the School’s commitment to ensuring

members of many other professions. They

that all members of our community can succeed

leave prepared to make a difference in public

and thrive.

health as outstanding thinkers, scientists, teachers, entrepreneurs, and leaders.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/diversity.

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A GLOBAL FACULTY

well-known authors. Some have spent their entire

The intellectual and cultural diversity of our faculty

careers in public health, while others came to

mirrors that of our students. Faculty come from

public health by way of fields including politics,

around the world and have expertise in areas

law, engineering, and veterinary science.

ranging from epidemiology and biostatistics to environmental health and nutrition, from public policy to health communications. Some have research doctorates, some are physicians, some are experienced policymakers, and some are

A COMMON CALLING Whatever their backgrounds, our students, faculty, and staff have a shared vision: to serve society and improve the health of all people everywhere.

HARVARD CHAN SCHOOL DEPARTMENTS

HARVARD CHAN SCHOOL DEPARTMENTS BIOSTATISTICS

HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT

Advancing health science research, education, and

Improving health care delivery systems and mitigating

practice by turning data into knowledge to address the public health risks in the United States and abroad IMMUNOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Focusing on the biological, immunological, epidemio-

Addressing critical environmental and public health

logical, and ecological aspects of viral, bacterial, and

challenges through national and global leadership in

protozoan diseases, primarily in low- and middle-

research and training

income countries

EPIDEMIOLOGY

NUTRITION

Examining the frequency, distribution, and determi-

Understanding the relationships between nutrition,

nants of disease in humans—a fundamental science of

genomics, food systems, and health

public health

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

GENETICS AND COMPLEX DISEASES

Understanding and intervening on the social determi-

Exploring metabolic biology and gaining insights into

nants of health and health equity across the life course

common and complex human diseases through basic

Harvard Chan School Departments

greatest public health challenges of the 21st century

research GLOBAL HEALTH AND POPULATION Improving global health through education, research, and service from a population-based perspective

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Gain the intellectual foundation and specialized skills you need to lead change and make a difference in communities

M PU A M BS PH L TE IC R H OF EA LT

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around the world.

(MPH) degree will provide you with the breadth of knowledge, subject-specific expertise, specialized

skills, and powerful global network you need to forge the career you want in public health. Whether you are a medical doctor, an established public health professional, or new to the field of public health, our flexible degree formats and array of options for specific fields of study will provide you with the right mix of grounding in the core disciplines of public health and a specialized focus to meet your individual goals.

Harvard Chan School MPH graduates have had a remarkable impact. They have become leading clinical and public health researchers. They have led global efforts to eradicate diseases such as smallpox and Guinea worm disease. They have led departments in hospitals and health care agencies. They have become heads of ministries of health, humanitarian organizations, corporations, academic institutions, and government agencies. They have developed lifesaving vaccines. They have served as surgeons, primary care physicians, and veterinarians. They have become best-selling authors. And they have even become heads of state.

The master of public health degree opens an extraordinary number of pathways to a meaningful career.

Which one will you choose?

MPH AT A GLANCE 45-Credit MPH

For individuals who already hold a graduate degree or have at least five years of relevant work experience in public health or a related field

FULL TIME 1 YEAR

Part-time and summer-only options also available

65-Credit MPH

For individuals with a minimum of two years’ post-baccalaureate work experience in a relevant public health field

FULL TIME 1.5 YEARS

Part-time options also available for some students

MPH in Epidemiology Online/On-Campus

For professionals seeking specialization in advanced quantitative methods of epidemiology and its applications for clinical and population health research, policy, and programs

PART TIME 2 YEARS For information on dual/joint degrees, see page 16.

To learn about MPH field experiences, visit hsph.me/mph-field.

This is a very stimulating environment. The teaching is exceptional and tends to involve active and group learning. Also, on a daily basis, the School hosts events that bring leaders in varied areas of public health to campus—and all of them are open to the students. Harvard Chan has been the experience of a lifetime for me.

— Manol Jovani, MPH student

MPH Master of Public Health

T

he Harvard Chan School master of public health

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45-CREDIT MPH The MPH-45 degree option is for individuals who already hold a graduate degree, are current medical or dental students who have completed their primary clinical year, or have at least five years of relevant work experience in public health or a related field. You may also pursue the MPH-45 as part of a dual/joint degree (see page 16). In most cases, you can complete the MPH-45 in two semesters (one academic year) as a full-time student. Exceptions include the following:

• The MPH in epidemiology is an online/on-campus program completed part time over two years.

• The clinical effectiveness field of study offers a summer-only option in addition to the full- and part-time options.

• Most fields of study offer some students part-time options, with the degree completed over two to three years.

FIELDS OF STUDY

health care delivery. Most graduates hold positions in

The program offers eight fields of study, each of which

academic medicine. Limited to clinicians who initially

offers electives that allow you to explore in depth

enroll in the Program in Clinical Effectiveness (see

areas relevant to your personal career goals. When

page 36).

applying to the MPH-45 program, you must choose one of the following: CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS May be completed full time during one academic year, part time over two to three years, or as a summeronly program

Online/on-campus program completed part time over two years This part-time, two-year degree program combines the best of online, in-person, and in-the-field learning to provide public health and health care professionals

The clinical effectiveness field of study is focused on

with advanced research and epidemiological skills.

identifying the most appropriate, ethical, and cost-

The MPH in epidemiology requires a prior doctoral

effective means of providing health care through

degree—for example, MD, DO, DMD, DDS, PhD, SD,

prevention, early detection, and treatment. This field

or JD (or equivalent). Also eligible to apply are those

of study is designed to provide the analytical and

with a master’s degree in a health-related field (for

quantitative training necessary to evaluate the impact

example, MSN, MSW, or MBA) plus two years of rel-

of clinical practices, decisions, and interventions.

evant experience, or those with a bachelor’s degree

Major areas of professional interest within this field

plus five or more years of relevant experience in a

include clinical epidemiology and biostatistics, cost-

health-related field. Please note that current MD and

effectiveness analysis, medical decision analysis,

DO students are not eligible to enroll in the MPH

health services research, quality improvement in

in epidemiology.

health care, and measurement of health-related quality of life. Along with the broad perspective on general aspects of public health that the program offers, this 14

EPIDEMIOLOGY

GLOBAL HEALTH Typically completed over one academic year

training provides a basis for identifying the health pol-

The global health field of study is designed for

icy implications and public health benefits of clinical

health professionals who have prior relevant global

investigations. The field of study prepares students

health experience, preparing them for leadership

for clinical research responsibilities and for leader-

and management roles in global health at subna-

ship roles in evaluating and improving all aspects of

tional, national, or international levels. The strongest

applicants will have significant and sustained global

accounting, finance, operations, marketing, quality

health experience. The program explores the emerg-

improvement, leadership and management of people,

ing professional and academic domains of global

and strategy. Students will learn to analyze and take

health, emphasizing the development of analytical and

actions to improve organizational performance using

methodological skills to effectively address import-

the skills and frameworks learned in coursework and

ant population health challenges in a global context.

through field experiences. Program graduates have

Students will enhance their ability to apply epidemi-

filled a variety of management and leadership roles

ological, economic, political, and managerial analy-

in health care organizations, including health delivery

sis to the design, implementation, monitoring, and

systems, health insurance plans, consulting firms, and

evaluation of health policies and programs. Graduates

startups. Others have pursued successful careers in

work in provincial or national ministries of health,

government and academic medicine.

nongovernmental (or nonprofit) organizations, and entrepreneurial initiatives, as well as in proprietary organizations.

HEALTH AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOR Typically completed over one academic year

HEALTH POLICY Typically completed over one academic year The health policy field of study prepares students to apply economic, legal, and political analysis to the design, implementation, and evaluation of health care and public health policies in the United States or

The health and social behavior field of study is devoted

other countries with high-income economies. Through

to understanding health disparities and promoting

the study of biostatistics, epidemiology, and other

health. It is appropriate for applicants who have done

quantitative disciplines, students also acquire skills

some research or relevant work in related areas.

in interpreting and evaluating scientific evidence to

Coursework emphasizes theoretical and analytical strat-

inform their policy work. Students are encouraged to

egies for characterizing health problems in populations

choose electives that will help them develop greater

and for the development of interventions. In addition,

expertise in a policy area of interest, such as access to

courses address communication, advocacy, and policy

care, health care quality, pharmaceutical policy, injury

formation in the public sector. Beyond the MPH core

prevention, or health care financing. Program gradu-

curriculum, students are expected to develop exper-

ates work in policy positions in the public, nonprofit,

tise in a skill or topic area of interest. Students receive

and private sectors as policy analysts, advocates,

guidance as they develop an in-depth understanding

and consultants.

of specific health problems and vulnerable groups.

This field of study prepares students to work in diverse spheres, including in advocacy groups, voluntary health organizations, community-based primary care settings

OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Typically completed over one academic year

in the United States and other countries, and federal,

The occupational and environmental health field

state, and local government. Graduates hold positions

of study focuses on workplace and environmental

including state health director, health policy analyst,

hazards, the physiological and biomechanical aspects

health educator, and medical director of programs for

of work, the risks posed by the interaction of genetic

child, adolescent, and women’s health. Other graduates

and environmental factors, and a practical approach to

have gone on to academic positions.

solving health problems in various work and commu-

HEALTH MANAGEMENT Typically completed over one academic year

nity settings. Students may choose one of two areas of interest: occupational health or environmental health.

MPH Master of Public Health

intergovernmental organizations, donor aid agencies,

The program is designed for physicians and other

The health management field of study prepares

professionals who intend to practice occupational/

students for management careers in the unique

environmental medicine or to hold responsible posi-

environment of health care. Students who choose the

tions in occupational and/or environmental policy and

health management field of study take coursework

management. The occupational health area fulfills the

that provides practical management skills, including

coursework requirements of the two-year Occupational

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and Environmental Medicine Residency. (For specific

health research in government, health care institu-

guidelines, see the resident handbook at hsph.me/

tions, and private industry. It also provides an excellent

oemr.) This field of study is also intended for physicians

foundation for those interested in pursuing academic

who wish to satisfy the didactic requirements of the

careers in the health sciences.

American Board of Preventive Medicine for certification in occupational and environmental medicine.

QUANTITATIVE METHODS Typically completed over one academic year The quantitative methods field of study provides students with the necessary quantitative and analytical skills to approach and solve problems in public health and clinical research and practice. This field of study emphasizes study design, data analysis, and the application of quantitative methods within the context of epidemiology, biostatistics, decision sciences,

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS In general, applicants for the MPH-45 degree must have one of the following:

• a prior doctoral degree—for example, MD, DO, DMD, DDS, PhD, SD, or JD (or equivalent)

• a master’s degree in a health-related field­—for

example, MSN, MSW, or MBA—plus at least two years of relevant health experience

• completed the primary clinical year of medical or dental school

• a bachelor’s degree, plus five or more years of

relevant health experience.

demography, and program evaluation. The competency-based curriculum is designed to provide health professionals with the analytical and statistical knowledge and skills required for successful public health practice and research. It is appropriate for both midcareer health professionals or research scientists and

Certain fields of study within the MPH-45 program have specific admissions requirements. Please review the eligibility requirements for your desired field of study carefully.

those in the early stages of their careers. In addition

To learn more, visit hsph.me/mph.

to providing broad perspectives on general aspects

For information about dual/joint degrees,

of public health, this program prepares graduates for

visit hsph.me/dual-degrees.

professional positions in clinical and population-based

DUAL/JOINT MASTER’S DEGREES Under certain circumstances, it is possible to earn an MPH degree at the Harvard Chan School in conjunction with another degree at another school. Options include:

• MD/MPH or DO/MPH • DMD/MPH or DDS/MPH • JD/MPH (with Harvard Law School only) • MSN/MPH (master of science in primary health care nursing, with Simmons University only)

• MUP/MPH (master in urban planning, with Harvard Graduate School of Design only)

To learn more, visit hsph.me/dual-degrees.

65-CREDIT MPH If you are early in your career or new to public health, the MPH-65 may be the program for you. This degree option is for individuals with a minimum of two years of post-baccalaureate work experience in a relevant public health field.

You can complete this full-time program in three semesters with a summer practicum experience between the second and third semesters. Please note the following exceptions:

• Students in the health management field of study, which starts in January, complete an internship in the summer between the first and second semesters and complete a practicum during their second and third semesters.

• Part-time options are available to some students.

FIELDS OF STUDY

improve organizational performance using the skills

When applying to the MPH-65 program, you must

and frameworks learned in coursework and through

choose one of the following four fields of study, each

field experiences. This field of study prepares those

of which offers electives that allow you to explore in

early in their careers for management roles in health

depth areas relevant to your personal career goals:

care organizations, including health delivery systems, health insurance plans, consulting firms, and startups.

Typically completed over one-and-a-half academic

HEALTH POLICY

years, plus a summer practicum

Typically completed over one-and-a-half academic

This field of study is devoted to understanding

years, plus a summer practicum

health disparities and promoting health. Coursework

Students in this field of study learn to apply economic,

emphasizes theoretical and analytical strategies for

legal, and political analysis to the design, imple-

characterizing health problems in populations and for

mentation, and evaluation of health care and public

the development of interventions. In addition, courses

health policies in the United States or other countries

address communication, advocacy, and policy forma-

with high-income economies. Through the study of

tion in the public sector. Beyond the MPH core curric-

biostatistics, epidemiology, and other quantitative

ulum, students are expected to develop expertise in

disciplines, students also acquire skills in interpret-

a skill or topic area of interest. Students receive guid-

ing and evaluating scientific evidence to inform their

ance as they develop an in-depth understanding of

policy work. Students are encouraged to choose

specific health problems and vulnerable groups. This

elective courses that will help them develop greater

field of study prepares those early in their careers to

expertise in a policy area of interest, such as access to

work in diverse spheres, including advocacy groups,

care, health care quality, pharmaceutical policy, injury

voluntary health organizations, community-based

prevention, or health care financing. Program gradu-

primary care settings in the United States and other

ates work in policy positions in the public, nonprofit,

countries, and federal, state, and local government.

and private sectors as policy analysts, advocates,

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

and consultants.

Typically completed over one-and-a-half academic

NUTRITION

years, plus a summer internship—January start

Typically completed over one-and-a-half academic

This field of study prepares students for manage-

years, plus a summer practicum

ment careers in the unique environment of health

The nutrition field of study prepares individuals early

care. Students who choose the health management

in their careers for positions in the public, nonprofit, or

field of study take coursework that provides practical

private sectors, working as nutrition policy advocates,

management skills, including accounting, finance,

project or program managers, or consultants in public

operations, marketing, quality improvement, lead-

health and health care organizations. In addition,

ership and management of people, and strategy.

this field of study enables those already established

Students will learn to analyze and take actions to

in health care careers to strengthen their nutrition

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MPH Master of Public Health

HEALTH AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOR

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knowledge in order to enhance their practice.

Students develop an understanding of the role nutrition plays in the health and well-being of the world’s populations and learn to translate research advances into health-related policies, educational approaches, and nutrition recommendations. Through the study of biostatistics, epidemiology, and other quantitative disciplines, students also acquire skills in interpreting and evaluating scientific evidence to inform their translational work. They are encouraged to choose elective courses that will help them develop an area of interest and expertise, such as nutrition policy, health disparities, nutrition epidemiology, global health, or sustainability.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Applicants for the MPH-65 degree must have the following:

• a bachelor’s degree, plus two or more years of

post-baccalaureate work experience in a relevant public health field

Certain fields of study within the MPH-65 program have specific admissions requirements. Please review the eligibility requirements for your desired field of study carefully.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/mph.

M H A M EA S M A L TE H N T R C A H I MG CN EM A R EN E T

Gain valuable experience and practical managerial skills in a highly collaborative and stimulating environment.

MHCM AT A GLANCE For physicians and dentists who have practiced clinically for several years, are in managerial positions, and are seeking education at the master’s level to become more effective in their roles

PART TIME 2 YEARS

Three weeks per summer on campus, plus five four-day weekends per year To learn more, visit hsph.me/mhcm-programs.

time, on-campus degree program that delivers business and leadership training designed for working physicians and dentists who have practiced clinically for several years, are in managerial positions, and are seeking education at the master’s-degree level to become more effective in leadership roles. The curriculum is designed around these professionals’ busy schedules and allows them to maintain their current positions while gaining valuable management skills.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Applicants for this part-time program must have:

MHCM Master in Haelth Care Management

The master in health care management is a unique, part-

• an MD, DO, DMD, or DDS degree (or equivalent)

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Gain the essential skills and depth of knowledge you need for a high-impact career in academia, industry, or policy analysis to improve the health

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M O A SMF S SC TE IE R N C

E

of people everywhere.

program will prepare you to make a real difference in the laboratory, in the field, or in

the policy arena. You will address critical scientific and health challenges that affect the lives of individuals and entire populations, building expertise in an area of specialization based on your own interests while gaining the perspective of multiple public health disciplines. You will also learn a powerful set of analytical, technical, and quantitative skills that can be applied flexibly in a wide

SM AT A GLANCE 42.5-Credit SM

For students who hold a master’s or doctoral degree; some departments prefer relevant work experience as well

FULL TIME 1 YEAR

Part-time options also available

60-Credit SM

range of career paths.

Harvard Chan School master of science graduates play leading roles in top academic and research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, health care organizations, national and international government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and other public- and private-sector enterprises. Master of science graduates may also pursue doctoral-level

For students with quantitative undergraduate degrees seeking biostatistics training for careers in applied research

FULL TIME 1.5 YEARS, PLUS 1 SUMMER

Part-time options also available

80-Credit SM

For students seeking comprehensive analytical, quantitative, and technical skills to propel research-oriented careers

education and training.

FULL TIME 2 YEARS

Part-time options also available for some programs

My fellow students are amazing. I find it difficult to describe them because they come from such a wide mix of backgrounds, experiences, and expertise. I am inspired by everyone I’ve met here.

This is a place where people really want you to succeed and thrive. That is a major reason why I feel that I belong, and it’s ultimately why I chose to come to the Harvard Chan School.

— Tiffany Lin, SM student

SM Master of Science

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he Harvard Chan School master of science

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42.5-CREDIT SM Typically completed over one academic year BIOSTATISTICS

consecutive summers. Research training is provided

This degree is designed for students with a mathemat-

through a series of required and elective courses.

ical and statistical background sufficient to achieve a

In addition, students in this program are required to

level of proficiency after one year of study comparable

complete a research thesis under the joint supervi-

to that obtained in the 80-credit program. Students

sion of a local research adviser and a Department of

who have a master’s degree in one of the mathemati-

Epidemiology faculty member.

cal sciences or a doctorate in a quantitative field may

To learn more, visit hsph.me/epi-sm42.

be qualified for this program, which will prepare them for leadership positions involving medical or epidemiological research in teaching hospitals, universities, research organizations, and the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/biostats-masters.

This academic degree program is designed for individuals with doctoral degrees in medicine, dentistry, or other health-related disciplines who are pursuing research careers and desire intensive exposure to analytical and quantitative skills. The program is

EPIDEMIOLOGY

appropriate for students who plan to pursue health

Available as a standard academic-year degree or

policy research and for students interested in domes-

as a summer-only degree

tic or international research questions.

The academic-year degree is typically completed

To learn more, visit hsph.me/health-policy-programs.

over the fall and spring semesters of one year and is

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

designed for applicants with a medical degree or mas-

This research degree is designed for established

ter’s-level background in relevant disciplines (such as

researchers and investigators or practitioners with

biology, chemistry, genetics, physiology, bioengineering,

significant experience in the social or behavioral sci-

or related social and computational sciences). Students

ences who wish to advance their careers to the next

learn to apply epidemiological methods in a variety of

level. The program is flexible to allow specialization in

positions in industry, education, government, nonprofit

a specific content or skill area. Successful candidates

organizations, academia/research, and consulting.

have a doctoral degree or master’s degree, as well as

The summer-only degree is designed to train 22

HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT

significant work experience in the social or behavioral

clinicians in the quantitative skills needed for a clinical

sciences, health care, or a public health field.

research career and is typically completed over three

To learn more, visit hsph.me/sbs-students.

60-CREDIT SM BIOSTATISTICS

HEALTH DATA SCIENCE

This degree has an applied emphasis and is geared

This degree provides students with the rigorous

toward students with an undergraduate degree in

quantitative training and essential computing skills

one of the mathematical sciences or an allied field

needed to manage and analyze health science data to

(for example, biology, psychology, or economics).

address important questions in public health, medi-

The program is designed for students seeking mas-

cine, and basic biology. Offered by the Department of

ter’s-level biostatistician positions in either industry or

Biostatistics, this program is designed to provide stu-

nonprofit and research settings upon completion of

dents who have a background in statistics, computer

their degree. All our master’s programs train students

science, or software engineering with the knowledge

in the basics of statistical theory, biostatistical and

base and targeted skills required for rigorous work

bioinformatics methods in planning studies, conduct-

in health-related data science. It is designed to be a

ing analyses and writing reports, interpreting numeric

terminal professional degree, giving students essential

data for scientific inference in studies in medicine and

skills for the job market. At the same time, it provides

public health, and collaborating and communicating

a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing

effectively with scientists in related disciplines. This

a PhD in biostatistics or other quantitative or computa-

program requires the completion of a thesis in addi-

tional science with an emphasis in data science.

tion to coursework.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/health-data-science.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/biostats-masters.

SM Master of Science

Typically completed over one-and-a-half academic years

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80-CREDIT SM Typically completed over two academic years BIOSTATISTICS

advanced analytical methods in health care. The

This degree provides training in statistical theory and

program is designed to provide students with a

a variety of statistical, computational, and bioinformat-

working knowledge of advanced quantitative methods

ics methods for application in medicine and public

and with core biological concepts to allow them to

health. This program is appropriate for students

collect, manage, analyze, and interpret large-scale,

considering master’s-level biostatistician positions

complex biological data. The curriculum is designed

in either industry or nonprofit and research settings

to prepare students for positions such as bioinfor-

upon completion of their degree. This program is also

matics analyst, bioinformatics engineer, quantitative

appropriate for students considering future doctoral

analyst, or genetic data scientist in teaching hospitals,

studies. All our master’s programs train students in the

universities, research organizations, or pharmaceuti-

basics of statistical theory, biostatistical and bioinfor-

cals and biotechnology. This degree also provides a

matics methods in planning studies, conducting anal-

strong foundation for students interested in pursuing

yses and writing reports, interpreting numeric data for

a doctoral degree in a biostatistics or epidemiology

scientific inference in studies in medicine and public

program that emphasizes computational biology and

health, and collaborating and communicating effec-

quantitative genetics, or a doctoral degree in com-

tively with scientists in related disciplines. Application

putational biology and bioinformatics. This program

areas include observational studies, clinical trials,

requires the completion of a thesis in addition to

computational biology, statistical genetics, and medi-

coursework.

cal and public health research, among others.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/comp-bio-students.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/biostats-masters.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY AND

This degree is designed for those seeking the analyt-

QUANTITATIVE GENETICS

ical and quantitative skills, specialized scientific and

This degree is offered jointly through the Departments

technical capabilities, and multidisciplinary perspec-

of Biostatistics and Epidemiology. The program

tive needed to propel an academic or research career

provides students with a working knowledge of basic

in public health. Research areas include environmental

molecular biology and computational and systems

epidemiology, environmental exposure assessment,

biology methods, an understanding of DNA sequenc-

ergonomics and safety, occupational health, occu-

ing technology and data analysis, the fundamentals

pational hygiene, and risk and decision science.

of modern genetic analysis, and broad training in the

Graduates typically work in research and leadership

use of genomic data to address essential questions

positions within government, industry, or academia.

in health and biomedical research and to implement

To learn more, visit hsph.me/env-health-students.

EPIDEMIOLOGY

skills needed to address health and population prob-

Applicants should have a strong background in rele-

lems from a range of disciplinary perspectives. The

vant disciplines (such as biology, chemistry, genetics,

program prepares students with a set of advanced

physiology, bioengineering, or related social and com-

competencies covering conceptual approaches,

putational sciences) and mathematics, excellent quan-

theory and applications, and problem solving and

titative Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores,

analysis, as well as a wide range of quantitative and

and clear research goals. Students learn to apply

qualitative methods. Program graduates contribute to

epidemiological methods in a variety of positions in

the improvement of global health and the resolution of

industry, education, government, nonprofit organiza-

population problems.

tions, academia/research, and consulting.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/ghp-sm.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/epi-sm80.

GLOBAL HEALTH AND POPULATION

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

This degree program prepares aspiring researchers

Requirements vary by topic area and program length.

with a minimum of six months of relevant global health

Please review the eligibility requirements for your

or public health research experience to advance

chosen field carefully.

global health research and reduce the burden of disease, especially in the world’s most vulnerable

To learn more visit hsph.me/sm.

I ’m interested in maximizing the use of data to inform research and policy, particularly related to public health issues in my home country of Trinidad and Tobago. Harvard offered me unique learning opportunities in this area that I could not have found elsewhere.

— Arielle Anglin, SM student

SM Master of Science

populations. Students gain the analytical and technical

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Learn to translate knowledge into powerful results as the leader of a public

D PU O D BC r P L TO H IC R H O EA F LT

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health organization.

T

DrPH AT A GLANCE he Harvard DrPH is a multidisciplinary degree that provides advanced education in public health along with high-level mastery of skills in

leadership, management, communications, and innovation systems within a highly collaborative learning environment.

During the three years of the program—two years at the Harvard Chan School and a long-term field-based project

For individuals with prior public health experience who aspire to high-level leadership positions in government, nongovernmental organizations, and other health-related entities

TWO YEARS IN RESIDENCE PLUS ONE YEAR FIELD-BASED PROJECT July start

in the third year—you will learn how to address complex problems of public health policy and use advanced analytical and action tools to lead organizational change.

Students have the option to extend to a fourth year in the program to complete their doctoral dissertation. You will learn the scholarship of translation—assembling scientific evidence and using it to achieve high-impact results in the field. You will also gain hands-on experience working to achieve specific public health objectives under the guidance of our renowned faculty.

DrPH graduates are prepared for leadership positions in public health, whether at a health ministry or government agency, health-related startup, established corporation, nongovernmental organization, international organization,

When I look back, I couldn’t see myself doing any of the things that I’m prepared to do without this program. It’s completely changed my orientation toward what public health is, what I’m capable of, where the field is going, and all the opportunities that are available for me.

— Tiffany Chan, DrPH student

DrPH Doctor of Public Health

or consulting firm.

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Whether you want to run an aid program for a nongovernmental agency, launch a health care consulting business, or lead a ministry of health, the Harvard DrPH program is designed from the ground up to help you become exactly the kind of leader you want to be.

— Richard Siegrist, faculty director, DrPH program

DrPH PROGRAM

FIELD IMMERSION

The DrPH program includes a strong cohort orien-

Field immersions contribute to students’ achieving

tation and a set of common required courses and

valued results through research, policy, and practice

activities in the first two years. An intense focus

as they implement the knowledge and skills they have

on fundamental theories, concepts, and methods

gained throughout the program. Field immersions are

enables an early shift to more integrative thinking,

required during the program’s January winter session

analysis, and synthesis to build a strong base in the

in year one and in the summer of year two. These

public health science foundations of human health,

projects involve moving from group-based experienc-

economic sciences, and other social sciences. Topics

es in the January winter session to individual place-

such as ethics, environmental health, social behav-

ments in the summer of year two.

ior, and health policy provide inclusion and balance across other core areas. Integrative learning methods linking new knowledge to action, including two field immersions, are built into the program.

THE DOCTORAL DISSERTATION During year three, DrPH candidates focus on their doctoral dissertation, which is the culmination of the DrPH program. The dissertation is developed through an eight- to 10-month field-based experience within a nonprofit, governmental, or for-profit host organization. Students engage in a partnership with the organization to apply their advanced training to meet strategic organizational goals while also gain28

ing skills, confidence, and work experience. Periodic reviews keep students connected to the School over the course of the doctoral dissertation year.

WHO SHOULD APPLY? Most successful applicants to the Harvard DrPH

effecting change and who have displayed the energy

program have, at a minimum:

and creativity to have already moved along that path

• a master’s or doctoral degree in the health

early in their careers. We also explicitly seek to admit

• at least six years of full-time public health and/or

broad cross-section of public and private areas of

public service experience in a relevant discipline

students with interest in and experience across a public health and health care locally, nationally, and

Beyond the formal qualifications, we seek top appli-

internationally.

cants who demonstrate an appetite and vision for

To learn more, visit hsph.me/drph.

The Harvard Chan School offers a unique scholarly perspective on health care systems, together with a balanced, in-depth understanding of specific health issues. These factors, combined in an integrative approach to public health within the broader social context, make the DrPH program particularly well suited for those interested in fulfilling leadership roles in complex organizations.

— Daniel Vigo, DrPH student

DrPH Doctor of Public Health

sciences or in another related field, and

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D PH O Ph I C D LO TO SO R O PH F Y

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Degree Programs and Admissions Guide

Earn your PhD

where scholarship

and innovation meet

and new knowledge

is created.

PhD AT A GLANCE For individuals interested in a high-impact academic or research career in public health.

A

FOUR TO FIVE YEARS dvancing scientific discovery and training national and international scientific leaders are at the heart of

our PhD programs. At the forefront of efforts to benefit the health of people worldwide, the School offers you the opportunity to join in shaping new ideas in public health and implementing them effectively. As a PhD student, you will benefit from collaborations across public health disciplines and a broad range of academic fields through connections with other Harvard faculties. All PhD students experience research through a dissertation and other avenues of discovery.

Choose from one of four PhD programs offered collaboratively between the Harvard Chan School and the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).

APPLICATION PROCESS All PhD programs at the School are offered under Sciences. Applications are processed through the GSAS online application system at gsas.harvard.edu/ admissions/apply.

FUNDING Harvard guarantees full financial support to PhD students—including tuition, health fees, and basic living expenses—for a minimum of five years (typically the first four years of study and the completion year), using a tiered tuition structure that reduces tuition over time as students progress through their degree programs. This multiyear funding package includes a combination of tuition grants, stipends, traineeships, teaching fellowships, research assistantships, and other academic appointments.

Everybody here wants to try and fix some kind of large public health problem. It’s so easy to get tunnel vision when you’re in a science lab and working at the bench. Being at a school where you’re looking at health problems from every angle imaginable really helps you keep a fresh perspective.

— Peter Wagner, PhD student, biological sciences in public health program

PhD Doctor of Philosophy

the aegis of the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and

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The PhD in population health sciences provides a unique opportunity to embrace broad population perspectives while developing incredible depth in a specific disciplinary foundation, all within a larger platform of population health.

— Lisa Berkman, faculty director, PhD program in population health sciences, and Thomas D. Cabot Professor of Public Policy, Epidemiology, and Global Health and Population, Harvard Chan School; director, Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies

PhD IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES IN PUBLIC HEALTH

calculus. Those deficient in one of these areas may be

As a student in the PhD in biological sciences in public

ate courses will be taken before and/or after entering

health (BPH) program, you will gain expertise in the

the program.

prevention and treatment of diseases that affect thou-

To learn more, visit hsph.me/bio-science-phd.

sands—even millions—of people. Working with leading public health research scientists, you will learn both

PhD IN BIOSTATISTICS

mechanistic and quantitative approaches to biomed-

As a PhD in biostatistics candidate, you will develop

ical research while specializing in one of four areas

deep expertise in the theory and practice of biostatis-

of investigation: the metabolic basis of health and

tics and bioinformatics, working alongside faculty who

disease, immunology and infectious diseases, gene–

are leaders in both statistical theory and its application

environment interactions, or inflammation and stress

to health research. You will learn to work with big data

responses. Each area of investigation emphasizes

and use powerful statistical tools to drive discovery

biochemical, cell biological, and genetic approaches

using complex data sets. You will also conduct original

to understanding diseases. In your research, whether

research in collaboration with laboratory, clinical, and

basic or translational, you will apply cutting-edge tools

biomedical scientists from around the globe to identify

and techniques to advance the understanding, treat-

and solve problems that threaten the lives and health

ment, and prevention of human diseases that have a

of people everywhere.

significant impact on global populations.

Graduates of our program follow diverse career paths.

Some pursue faculty positions at colleges, universities, medical schools, research institutes, or schools of public health. Some join government agencies or consulting firms, while others acquire research positions in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

With a PhD in biostatistics, you will be prepared for a high-impact career in academia or a research or leadership role in government or within the health care, pharmaceutical, or biomedical industries. You will also be positioned to play an important role in safeguarding public health and improving lives through quantitative research.

Career opportunities in the biological sciences as they

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

apply to global health and disease are abundant, and

All candidates for admission to the PhD in biostatistics

BPH students are highly sought after.

program must have a strong background in mathe-

WHO SHOULD APPLY? To qualify for admission, applicants must demonstrate strong enthusiasm and capacity for the vigorous 32

admitted provisionally on the condition that appropri-

pursuit of scientific research. Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree and undergraduate preparation in advanced-level biology and chemistry (including organic chemistry), as well as physics and

matics—with college-level coursework successfully completed through multivariable calculus and at least one semester of linear algebra—as well as knowledge of at least one computer programming language. We strongly encourage additional coursework in quantitative areas including probability, statistics, numerical analysis, and advanced calculus or real analysis, as

well as in biology, computational biology, and genetics

Focusing on one of five fields of study at the Harvard

(if interested in bioinformatics). Experience using a

Chan School and drawing on courses, resources, and

statistical computing platform such as SAS, S-Plus, R,

faculty from the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and

Stata, or SPSS is also encouraged. Knowledge of a

Sciences, you will become well versed in a wide vari-

scripting language such as Python or Perl and some

ety of disciplines while gaining specialized knowledge

familiarity with relational databases is recommended

in your chosen field.

for those interested in bioinformatics.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/biostats-phd.

PhD IN HEALTH POLICY The PhD in health policy is a collaborative program involving the Harvard Chan School, Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Harvard Business School, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Law School, and Harvard Medical School. The program prepares you for research and teaching careers in health policy. The interdisciplinary and interfaculty nature of the program results from the philosophy that most graduates will

As a population health sciences graduate, you will be prepared for a career in research, academia, or practice. Those interested in pursuing research may go on to work at a government agency or international organization or in the private sector at a consulting, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical company. Those interested in academia may become a faculty member at a college, university, medical school, research institute, or school of public health. Those who choose practice may help develop and implement on-theground interventions.

carry out much of their research as part of interdisci-

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

plinary or multidisciplinary research teams rather than

Anyone with a strong undergraduate academic record

as isolated scholars. The program thus trains students

and a demonstrated enthusiasm for the rigorous pur-

in the specialized skills of a single discipline and also

suit of scientific public health knowledge and solutions

develops their ability to understand the conceptual

is encouraged to apply. Although a previous graduate

frameworks contributed to the field by researchers

degree is not required, applicants should have suc-

from other disciplines. Students specialize in one of

cessfully completed coursework in introductory statis-

five concentrations: decision sciences, economics,

tics or quantitative methods. Preference will be given

management, methods for policy research, or political

to those with relevant work experience, graduate-level

analysis. Graduates are equipped to enter academia,

work in their desired primary field of study, or both.

government agencies, research institutes, nonprofits,

To learn more, visit hsph.me/phs-phd.

foundations, and corporations.

For information about applying to a Harvard Chan

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

PhD program, visit gsas.harvard.edu/admissions/

Candidates with distinguished undergraduate records

apply. For information about financial support, visit

and demonstrated enthusiasm for the rigorous pursuit

gsas.harvard.edu/financial-support/funding-aid.

of knowledge in health policy are encouraged to previous graduate degree is not required, most successful applicants have a prior master’s degree and/or relevant work experience in the field of health policy.

To learn more, visit healthpolicy.fas.harvard.edu.

PhD IN POPULATION HEALTH SCIENCES The PhD in population health sciences is a multidisciplinary research degree that prepares students to take on the world’s most challenging health problems with cutting-edge research. As you conduct research projects of your own design with guidance from faculty at the top of their fields, you will gain the deep expertise and powerful analytical tools necessary to affect the health of entire populations.

The Harvard PhD in health policy uniquely draws on many different schools across the University. I studied with faculty members not only from the Harvard Chan School but also the Kennedy School, Economics Department, Business School, and Medical School. The program left me with a strong foundation in health economics, as well as an appreciation for interdisciplinary research overlapping with political science, ethics, decision analysis, and more.

— Benjamin Sommers, PhD ’05, associate professor of health policy and economics, Harvard Chan School

PhD Doctor of Philosophy

apply. Although student backgrounds vary and a

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Increase your knowledge in a range of public health areas with these specialized

EX SU E PR M C O M UT G E IV RA R E M ON A S L ND Y

courses.

To accommodate the needs of students and professionals at different stages of their careers, the Harvard Chan School offers a variety of degree and nondegree programs with convenient schedules.

EXECUTIVE AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

SUMMER-ONLY DEGREE PROGRAMS These degree programs are designed to help you launch a new career or enhance your skills and abilities so you can advance in your current career.

MPH IN CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS This program is aimed primarily at

The Harvard Chan School translates faculty research

physicians who have completed their

and experience into intensive, applied courses to help

residency and have the support of their

leaders across industries address critical challenges in public health and health care. Our programs

home hospital or university. The field of study is focused on identifying the most appropriate, ethical, and cost-

encourage leadership development and provide the

effective means of providing health care

knowledge and skills needed to improve organizational

through prevention, early detection,

performance. An interactive classroom environment will enable you to develop innovative and creative

and treatment. It prepares students for clinical research responsibilities and for leadership roles in evaluating and

approaches to overcoming challenges, while providing

improving all aspects of health care

opportunities for professional network development.

delivery. The program is limited to clini-

We offer programs in many areas, including health

cians who initially enroll in the Program

policy and organizational strategy, health and wellness, management and leadership, and occupational and environmental health and safety.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/exec-ed.

in Clinical Effectiveness (see page 36).

To learn more, visit hsph.me/ summer-only-mph.

SM IN EPIDEMIOLOGY This degree program equips clinicians who aspire to clinical research careers with the necessary quantitative skills.

Candidates must be physicians or professionals with master’s-level backgrounds in related disciplines.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/ summer-only-epi.

Executive and Summer-Only Programs

SPECIAL PROGRAM OPTIONS

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SUMMER NONDEGREE PROGRAMS FOR PROFESSIONALS

vector-borne and zoonotic infections and the other on

Choose from the following areas of study based upon

To learn more, visit hsph.me/summer-gidp.

your interests and stage in your career:

PROGRAM IN CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS

GLOBAL HEALTH DELIVERY INTENSIVE

This intensive 15-credit summer program provides

This program is intended for midcareer global health

clinical investigators with fundamental training in clini-

professionals who seek training in global health

cal epidemiology and biostatistics. It is a joint program

delivery concepts and skills. Participants take three

of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Massachusetts

courses: Epidemiological Methods for Global Health,

General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and the

Introduction to Global Health Care Delivery, and

Harvard Chan School.

Management Practices in Health Care Delivery. The

To learn more, visit hsph.me/clinical-effectiveness.

three courses together aim to systematize the study of health care delivery and to stimulate collaboration

SUMMER SESSION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH STUDIES

among educators, researchers, stakeholders, and im-

The Summer Session is intended for health profes-

plementers trained to deliver value-based health care

sionals in training or those who are considering a

within their own contexts.

midcareer change into public health and feel the

To learn more, visit globalhealthdelivery.org/ghdi.

need to strengthen their skills. Applicants must have a

GLOBAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES PROGRAM

bachelor’s degree to be eligible to apply. Participants

This program is designed for students, public health officers, clinicians, and scientists who are seeking advanced training in infectious diseases that dispropor36

infections transmitted through water and food.

tionately affect individuals in resource-limited areas, especially regarding issues of control and prevention. The program is built around two core courses that address topics of high global significance: one focusing on

include current degree students, incoming degree candidates, and nondegree students. Among them are public health professionals, primary care practitioners, physicians engaged in the evaluation of health care delivery and management, physicians in training, and candidates for a part-time MPH program.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/summer-public-health.

SUMMER EXPLORATION PROGRAMS Our summer exploration programs are for college students and recent graduates who are considering careers in public health.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM

SUMMER PROGRAM IN BIOSTATISTICS AND COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY

This national program is designed to encourage

This program offers undergraduate students from

students from underrepresented groups to pursue

diverse backgrounds a unique opportunity to learn

careers in biomedical and behavioral science research.

alongside Harvard faculty, researchers, and graduate

The program provides support for undergraduate and

students about the use of quantitative methods for

graduate students to conduct research overseas.

biological, environmental, and medical research.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/mirt.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/summer-biostats-

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES IN PUBLIC HEALTH This intensive eight-week, laboratory-based biological research program is for undergraduates during the summer following their sophomore or junior year.

Up to 10 internships are awarded through a competitive process.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/undergrad-summerinternship.

FACETS (FOSTERING ADVANCEMENTS AND CAREERS THROUGH ENRICHMENT TRAINING IN SCIENCE) This dynamic program takes a holistic approach to cultivating the next generation of scientists. FACETS offers research opportunities, coursework, and networking opportunities, with the overall goal of increasing participants’ competitiveness for graduate school admission.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/facets.

program.

SUMMER PROGRAM IN EPIDEMIOLOGY This five-week program integrates mathematics and quantitative methods to provide students with an understanding of the skills and processes needed to pursue a career in public health.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/summer-epi-program.

FIELD AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCES

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degree from the Harvard Chan School involves in-depth student experiences—in the field for those seeking professional degrees, and in research for those pursuing careers in academia and research.

FIELD EXPERIENCES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEGREES Every master of public health (MPH) and doctor of public health (DrPH) student completes a field practice experience designed to foster the application of knowledge and skills from the classroom to public health settings and provide insights into the integration of theory and practice. Settings include hospitals and health care organizations, government and nongovernmental organizations, and business and industry. During these experiences, students develop and apply foundational and specialized public health knowledge and skills around competencies designed for career advancement and leadership development.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/mph-field and hsph.me/drph-field.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR ACADEMIC/RESEARCH DEGREES As a master of science (SM) or doctor of philosophy (PhD) student seeking a career in academic and research settings, you will conduct original laboratory or field research during your degree program. You will learn how to contribute to the scientific understanding of public health, critically evaluate scientific literature, and apply scientific knowledge in real-world settings. The research experience is designed to hone your skills in presenting and persuading through active interchange with peers from diverse backgrounds, with world-renowned faculty members, and with other researchers outside the School.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR MPH, SM, MHCM, AND DrPH DEGREE PROGRAMS

• Apply through SOPHAS, the centralized

The application deadline for all degree programs is December 1, with the following exceptions:

• Obtain a SOPHAS application identification

Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency: October 15

THE APPLICATION

Master in Health Care Management: December 1 is the deadline for priority consideration; February 1 is the final deadline.

application service for schools and programs of public health, at sophas.org. number, and check delivery instructions before submitting any documents.

The SOPHAS application includes several parts:

• Statement of purpose and objectives • Test scores • Three letters of reference • Curriculum vitae (CV)/résumé • Official transcripts/mark sheets from all postsecondary institutions

• SOPHAS application fee

Application supplements: Some degree programs may ask for supplemental materials or include interviews as part of the application process. Review the requirements for your program of interest for information on these application supplements, as well as for information on any prerequisite coursework.

APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR PhD DEGREE PROGRAMS PhD in Biological Sciences: December 1 PhD in Biostatistics: December 1 PhD in Health Policy: December 15 PhD in Population Health Sciences: December 1 To learn more, visit hsph.me/admissions and hsph.me/apply.

APPLYING TO PhD DEGREE PROGRAMS All PhD applications are processed through the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) at gsas.harvard.edu/admissions/apply.

Check the GSAS website for application requirements and delivery.

TEST SCORES AND TRANSCRIPTS GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATION

Application Information

APPLYING TO THE MPH, SM, MHCM, AND DRPH DEGREE PROGRAMS

All applicants to the Harvard Chan School are required to submit official standardized examination scores, preferably from an exam taken within the past five years. This requirement will not be waived. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of all applicants unless the applicants fall into one of the categories listed at hsph.me/test-scores under Other Standardized Tests. There is no minimum GRE score requirement.

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OTHER TESTS Some degree programs may accept the DAT, GMAT, LSAT, or MCAT in lieu of the GRE. To learn more, visit hsph.me/test-scores.

ENGLISH-LANGUAGE EXAMINATIONS The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test is required for all applicants who have not received a degree from an institution where English is the language of instruction. The minimum TOEFL score is 100 on the internet-based test. The minimum IELTS score is 7.0.

REPORTING TEST SCORES Report GRE General Test scores to Educational Testing Service (ETS) designation code 3456 and TOEFL scores to ETS designation code 5688. The Harvard Chan School does not use departmental codes.

INTERNATIONAL TRANSCRIPTS Applicants submitting transcripts from postsecondary institutions outside the United States and Englishlanguage institutions in Canada must have their documents evaluated by World Education Services (WES).

Evaluations from WES allow Harvard Chan School reviewers to better understand the educational system in which you studied, which may be beneficial for your application review.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPLYING TO MORE THAN ONE HARVARD CHAN SCHOOL DEGREE PROGRAM You may apply to only one of the School’s degree programs through SOPHAS. However, you may apply to a PhD program through GSAS concurrently with your SOPHAS application.

VISITING THE CAMPUS The School encourages all prospective students to attend one of its monthly information sessions. Two Prospective Student Information Sessions are also held each fall, during which degree-program and department representatives are available to answer questions. Virtual events are an option for those who may not be able to travel.

See the online calendar at hsph.me/visit.

PART-TIME STUDIES Some degree programs allow part-time status. Classes begin at 8:00 am. Summer-only degree programs are also available (see page 35).

CROSS-REGISTRATION AT HARVARD AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS Students in most degree programs may enroll in courses offered at other Harvard graduate schools, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. Obtaining credit for a cross-registered course is possible only if a similar graduate-level course appropriate to your degree program is not available at the Harvard Chan School.

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STUDENT LIFE

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s a Harvard Chan School student, you will be part of the most globally engaged school at Harvard. You will join a vibrant, international community dedicated to using the tools of public health to improve the well-being of people around the world. You will work closely with faculty

who have academic expertise and hands-on experience in the field. And you will have opportunities to meet media personalities, thought leaders, government ministers, and prominent figures worldwide as you collaborate with peers from many disciplines—creating lasting connections and deepening your educational experience with fresh ideas and new perspectives.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/experience.

STUDENT ASSOCIATION Harvard T.H. Chan Student Association (HCSA) is a centralized student organization that acts on behalf of all students in matters concerning their education and welfare. Its members are elected representatives from each department or program who meet regularly to discuss issues and plan activities related to student life. HCSA works with faculty and the administration on School-wide issues, sponsors seminars and other educationrelated events, and plans social activities.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/student-association.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Join one of the more than 50 existing organizations or start a new one and connect with other students who share your interests. Student organizations cover a wide range of interests and affiliations—from the Harvard Chan Africa Health Student Forum to the Harvard Chan Student Hikers Club to the Harvard Chan Public Health Innovation and Technology Student Forum.

STUDENT JOURNAL The Harvard Public Health Review aims to improve health at the local, national, and international levels. The journal publishes content grounded in thoughtful evaluation of evidence and research that addresses issues of health equity.

Student Life

To learn more, visit hsph.me/organizations.

To learn more, visit harvardpublichealthreview.org.

HOUSING RESOURCES Harvard Chan students live throughout Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and the surrounding areas in both Harvard-affiliated and non-Harvard-affiliated housing. The Office for Student Affairs provides support and resources to assist students in navigating their housing options and to prepare them for life in Boston.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/housing or email housing@hsph.harvard.edu.

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CAREERS/ ALUMNI

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hen you pursue a degree at the Harvard Chan School, you will benefit from extensive support in professional development and career advancement. In partnership with faculty and program administrators, both the Office for Alumni Affairs and the Office for Career

Advancement help students clarify and reach their professional goals.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

our online job and career management system, will

Being a student at the Harvard Chan School comes

enable you to identify employment opportunities and

with more than just an unparalleled academic ex-

potential employers. In the past year alone, the office

perience. You also receive support in professional

posted hundreds of jobs, fellowships, and intern-

development and career advancement. The teams in

ships. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

the Office for Alumni Affairs and the Office for Career

Network on LinkedIn, open to students, alumni, and

Advancement are dedicated to helping you identify

other members of the School community, offers a

and navigate the next steps on your public health

dynamic professional network and an opportunity to

path. They create opportunities for you to connect

find internships and jobs.

with alumni and employers, and they provide resources to help you discover your strengths and your

CONNECTING WITH EMPLOYERS

interests. Your experience will also be enriched by

The Office for Career Advancement brings more than

the extraordinary depth of expertise that classmates,

80 employers to campus each year to connect with

alumni, faculty, and administrators from all over the

and recruit students through career fairs, information

world bring to the School. We want to ensure that you

sessions, office hours, and career-related workshops.

can make the public health impact you envisioned

Students may also participate in employer site visits

when you decided to pursue a career in public health.

around Boston and take part in career exploration

JOB AND INTERNSHIP RESOURCES

dition, many practitioners, including alumni, visit the

The team in the Office for Career Advancement

Harvard Chan School to give presentations and attend

provides individual coaching, small-group support,

events, and they are eager to network with students

and a range of programs to help students polish

and share career advice.

their job search skills and materials. CareerConnect,

To learn more, visit hsph.me/career-services.

WHERE GRADUATES WORK

• pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies • nonprofit and public-interest/advocacy

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trips to Washington, D.C., and New York City. In ad-

organizations

• community-based organizations • relief and international agencies, nongovernmental/private voluntary organizations • consulting firms • hospitals and health services delivery organizations • research organizations • local, state, and federal government agencies • schools, colleges, and universities

THE POWER OF OUR ALUMNI NETWORK Harvard Chan School students agree that the connections they make with one another and with alumni are among the most important aspects of the Harvard Chan School experience. After graduation, our alumni become part of a vibrant and active global community of individuals dedicated to achieving a healthier world.

As a student, you will have many formal and informal opportunities to make connections with alumni. Our graduates help students further their careers by offering professional advice, mentoring, one-on-one meetings, and networking and by providing an entrée to practicums, internships, and jobs.

ALUMNI FACTS

• The Harvard Chan School boasts more than 14,000 alumni. They live and work in more than 100 countries and territories worldwide and are engaged in diverse areas of professional practice.

• Harvard Chan alumni include heads of state, ministers of health, government officials, executives in business and nongovernmental organizations, chief medical officers, and public health leaders in every field.

RECENT GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT DEMOGRAPHICS In a typical year, approximately 90 percent of graduates are either employed (73 percent) or pursuing further education (27 percent) within six months of graduation. The graph below shows employment areas for those who reported that they were employed.

60%

Hospital/Other health care delivery

28% 13%

University/ Research

18% 8% 8%

Government

7% 8%

Nonprofit/NGO 4%

Consulting

Private practice/ Self-employed Other for-profit Unknown

2% 8% 2% 2% 2% 10%

Careers/Alumni

Biotech/Pharma

11%

2% 7%

MPH 45 MPH 65, SM, DrPH For more detailed data, see hsph.me/employment-outcomes.

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE A Harvard Chan School education is an investment—in your own future and in the future of public health.

The Office of Financial Aid (OFA) is committed to helping you manage this investment, maintain sound financial health, and ensure the best possible experience at the School. We ask that you, too, make a commitment to effective financial management, and we stand ready to assist you with a variety of tools and resources.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Several types of financial assistance are available for both U.S. and international students.

FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS We take a holistic approach to determining institutional grants and scholarships, typically using a merit-/needbased method that considers the diversity of our applicants. Completing the financial aid application is necessary for you to be considered for grants and scholarships. We communicate directly with all eligible applicants on the application requirements and priority filing date. The deadlines to apply for aid are before admissions decisions are made. Opportunities to apply for funding (other than loans) after admission are minimal.

Because we are unable to offer scholarship funding to all deserving students, we strongly encourage those seeking scholarship aid to explore the OFA’s interactive external resource database. Deadlines for external funding are rolling and often early, so we encourage applicants to start this process in conjunction with the application process.

LOANS Federal Loans U.S. citizens and permanent residents who have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are eligible for federal loans (i.e., Stafford, Perkins, and Graduate PLUS).

Supplemental Loans Supplemental loans are also available to bridge the gap between a student’s cost of attendance and other aid received. Terms of these loans vary. International students may apply for private educational loans.

EMPLOYMENT Student employment programs help students pay for their living expenses while they are enrolled in an academic program. In addition, work programs may contribute more than financial assistance to your Harvard Chan School education. Student employment options include research and teaching assistantships within academic departments, federal work-study for U.S. students, and on- and off-campus employment directly through employers.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/financial-aid.

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TUITION AND FEES The costs below are for the June 2019–June 2020 academic year. Tuition figures are subject to change annually. For further details and the most up-to-date information, visit hsph.me/student-billing.

RESIDENT MASTER’S PROGRAM TUITION

STUDENT FEES

For students attending part time, tuition will be assessed at half the annual full-time rate listed below.

(assessed to Student Account at my.harvard.edu)

1 year

$62,196/year

HUSHP Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)

$3,700/year

MPH-45 MPH-65

1.5 years

$54,640/year

HUSHP student health fee (SHF)

$1,206/year

SM-42.5

1 year

$58,800/year

Leave of absence fee $150/semester

SM-60, and SM-80

1.5 years 2 years

$46,908/year

Late registration fee $80

$5,868/year

Other fees (course material fees, library fees, parking fees, and other miscellaneous charges)

Continuation fee

NONRESIDENT MASTER’S PROGRAM TUITION

varies

MPH-EPI

2019 start 2018 start

$34,000/year $33,000/year

SHIP and SHF are not assessed for students enrolled in the MPH-EPI and MHCM programs or for nondegree students.

MHCM

2019 start 2018 start

$41,000/year $39,750/year

ESTIMATED LIVING EXPENSES

$3,144/year

Rent and utilities Shared apartment

$1,496/month

Food Cooking most meals

$466/month

Continuation fee

DOCTORAL PROGRAM TUITION (DrPH) Full-time rate

years 1 and 2

$46,908/year

Reduced rate

year 3

$23,454/year

Facilities fee year 4 and beyond, resident

$5,868/year

Nonresident fee year 4 and beyond, nonresident

$3,144/year

TUITION PER CREDIT RATE

Transportation

Public transport- $90/month ation, no car

Personal

$418/month

Total monthly budget

$2,470/month

Books and supplies

$693/semester

Use the budgeting tool at hsph.me/student-budget.

Nondegree students $1,382/credit PhD PROGRAM TUITION

Tuition and Fees

Please visit the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences website at gsas.harvard.edu/admissions/ tuition-fees.

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In admissions and financial-aid decisions, the Harvard Chan School does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran status, or disability.

KEY OFFICES OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

The Admissions Office processes applications for

The Office of Educational Programs supports the

admission to the School. It also identifies prospective

teaching and learning environment for students,

applicants and advises them about the admissions

faculty, alumni, and partners across departments and

process, opportunities offered by departments and

degree programs. The MPH and DrPH programs are

programs, and the School’s potential contribution to

housed within this office.

their professional development.

TEL +1 617-432-1031

EMAIL mph@hsph.harvard.edu;

EMAIL admissions@hsph.harvard.edu

drph@hsph.harvard.edu

To learn more, visit hsph.me/admissions-office.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/oep.

OFFICE FOR ALUMNI AFFAIRS

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID

The Office for Alumni Affairs works closely with our

The Office of Financial Aid assists students and

faculty, staff, and students to build connections be-

applicants with financing their education at the

tween the School and its more than 14,000 alumni,

Harvard Chan School.

creating a vibrant network of public health professionals across the globe.

TEL +1 617-432-8429 EMAIL alumni@hsph.harvard.edu To learn more, visit hsph.me/alumni.

TEL +1 617-432-1867 EMAIL financialaid@hsph.harvard.edu To learn more, visit hsph.me/fin-aid-office.

REGISTRAR’S OFFICE The Registrar’s Office enrolls students, registers

OFFICE FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT

students for classes, maintains student data and

The Office for Career Advancement offers compre-

grades, monitors students’ compliance with degree

hensive career tools and programming to aid our

requirements, certifies enrollment, bills students’

students in exploring their career options across the

tuition, and schedules courses.

wide range of public health disciplines—from the basic sciences to health policy and management and everything in between.

TEL +1 617-432-1034 EMAIL careers@hsph.harvard.edu To learn more, visit hsph.me/career-services.

TEL +1 617-432-1032 EMAIL registrar@hsph.harvard.edu To learn more, visit hsph.me/registrar.

OFFICE FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS The Office for Student Affairs enriches and supports the student experience at the Harvard Chan School

OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

through a wide range of educational, cultural, and

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion promotes equity,

social programming and resources.

diversity, and inclusion within the School and the greater community.

TEL +1 617-432-9322 EMAIL odi@hsph.harvard.edu To learn more, visit hsph.me/diversity.

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TEL +1 617-432-0090

TEL +1 617-432-1036 EMAIL StudentAffairs@hsph.harvard.edu To learn more, visit hsph.me/student-affairs.

SELECTED UNIVERSITY POLICIES In accordance with Harvard University policy, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran status, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities.

The associate dean for student services, 617-4324703, has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination programs. In addition, inquiries concerning nondiscrimination policies regarding race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability may be referred to the Regional Director, U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, 8th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3901; telephone: 617-289-0111; fax: 617-289-0150; email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov.

DISABILITIES The University, in accordance with its obligations

Harvard also complies with Massachusetts laws that protect individuals from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, as well as on the basis of gender identity. Questions or concerns about possible discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity under state law may also be directed to a school or unit Title IX coordinator, or to the University’s Title IX Office.

The University is committed to responding promptly and effectively when it learns of any form of possible discrimination based on sex. The University responds to reports of sexual harassment, including sexual violence, as part of its efforts to stop the harassment and prevent the recurrence of possible sex discrimination.

To learn more, visit the Harvard University Title IX Office website, hsph.me/title-ix.

For information on the Harvard Chan School’s Title IX coordinators, visit hsph.me/title-ix-coordinators.

504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, does not dis-

UNIVERSITY ADVISORY ON COMPLIANCE WITH COPYRIGHT LAW AND DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT

criminate against qualified individuals with disabilities

Harvard University is committed to maintaining the

in admission or access to programs and activities.

integrity and availability of the Harvard network for the

The Office for Student Affairs assists all students

vital educational and research purposes for which it

with learning, manual, mobility, hearing, visual, and

was designed and prohibits the use of its network to

other disabilities.

violate the law, including the U.S. Copyright Act.

To learn more, visit hsph.me/support-services,

For more information, visit dmca.harvard.edu/pages/

or contact the director of student affairs:

annual-copyright-disclosure.

TEL +1 617-432-1542

SAFETY INFORMATION FROM HARVARD UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section

EMAIL studentaffairs@hsph.harvard.edu TITLE IX Consistent with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Harvard University does not discriminate against students, faculty, or staff based on sex in any of its programs or activities, including but not limited to educational programs, employment, and admission.

Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a kind of sex discrimination and is prohibited by Title IX

The University is required by federal law (The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, 20 U.S.C. 1092[f], known as the “Clery Act”) to publish an Annual Security Report and an Annual Fire Safety Report.

The reports are available at hsph.me/safety.

Selected University Policies

NONDISCRIMINATION

and by the University.

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Environmental Health envhlth@hsph.harvard.edu Epidemiology epidept@hsph.harvard.edu Global Health and Population ghp@hsph.harvard.edu Health Data Science biostat_admissions@hsph.harvard.edu Health Policy and Management hpm@hsph.harvard.edu Social and Behavioral Sciences sbsacadaff@hsph.harvard.edu

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Office of Admissions 158 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115 +1 617-432-1031 hsph.harvard.edu/admissions