About the course

The Harvard Chan School Master of Science program will prepare you to make an impact in the laboratory, field, or the policy arena. Indeed, Harvard Chan 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. During their time at the Chan School, Master of Science students learn to address critical scientific and health challenges that affect the lives of individuals and entire populations. They build expertise in an area of specialization while gaining the perspective of multiple public health disciplines. You will learn a powerful set of analytical, technical, and quantitative skills that can be applied flexibly in a wide range of career paths. As a Harvard Chan School Master of Science student, you will learn to contribute to the scientific understanding of public health through original laboratory and/or field research, to critically evaluate scientific literature, and to apply scientific knowledge in real-world settings.

　　The Department of Environmental Health pursues innovative research and offers interdisciplinary training in environmental health, while emphasizing the role of air, water, contaminants in food and consumer products, the built environment, and the workplace as critical determinants of public health. Faculty members study the pathogenesis and prevention of environmentally produced illnesses, injury and disability, ergonomics and safety, climate change, occupational hygiene, environmental management and sustainability. The faculty members are also leaders in, and facilitators of, scientifically based public health advances. Faculty research areas include a multi-disciplinary approach ranging from molecular and physiologic studies, exposure assessment and control, engineering, epidemiology, risk assessment to policy evaluation. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: US$104,544

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Cambridge
Fall (September), 2025	Cambridge

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Harvard University

The minimum TOEFL score is 600 on the paper-based test, 250 on the computer-based test, or 100 on the Internet-based TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 7.0.

　　Transcripts from the United States and/or Canadian English-language institutions.

　　Applicants who have degree coursework from institutions outside of the United States of America and/or non-English-language institutions in Canada must submit a credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES).

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　4th / 1250

　　THE World ranking

　　

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