Search results
Learn about the academic, language and residency requirements for applying to Harvard Medical School. Find out how to demonstrate your intellectual and personal credentials, aptitude in the sciences, and facility in English.
- Admin Login
Enter your Harvard Web Publishing username. OpenScholar...
- How To Apply
Medical education is a demanding experience everywhere, but...
- Who We Are
A Harvard Medical School education prepares students to...
- Before You Apply
What are the required prerequisite courses for admission to...
- Admin Login
At a Glance . Class Profile: Admissions & Financial Aid Stats. Meet the Class of 2027. Curriculum . One MD program, two curriculum tracks—Pathways and Health Sciences & Technology (HST). Research. Student research and service opportunities, graduation requirement & project funding. FAQ. Quick links for Frequently Asked Questions. Life in Boston.
Prerequisites do not need to be completed in order to submit an application to Harvard Medical School; however, the required courses (and/or any degree programs an applicant is enrolled in) must be completed prior to matriculation.
What are the required prerequisite courses for admission to HMS? Must I have all prerequisite courses completed prior to submitting my medical school application to HMS? Does HMS accept AP credit? Is online coursework accepted toward prerequisite requirements? Does Harvard accept the most recent, best score, or average of all attempts for the MCAT?
The Admissions Office is the first point of contact for applicants to the HMS Doctor of Medicine (MD) programs. We provide prospective applicants with information on our admissions process, requirements for entry, and assistance should they choose to apply to HMS.
In many countries, students enter medical school directly from advanced secondary school, but to apply to Harvard Medical School you must first complete a bachelor’s degree. If you are currently enrolled in any medical school or were enrolled previously, you are ineligible to apply to Harvard Medical School.
Our educational programs advance Harvard Medical School's core mission to alleviate human suffering by nurturing a diverse group of leaders and future leaders in both clinical care and biomedical inquiry.