The Harvard Medical School Pre-College Online Certificate Program

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Designed for high school students aged 13 and older, the Pre-College Online Certificate program allows learners to experience Harvard Medical School through engaging pre-college online courses. Watch medical concepts come to life through dynamic video lessons led by expert Harvard Medical School faculty and interactive tools. With flexible online learning and mentor support, you’ll master key medical science principles anytime, anywhere, and at your pace. Here’s your chance to prepare for a bright future in science, medicine, and beyond, while joining a legacy of excellence.

Dates: Year-round
Format: Online; Self-Paced
Fees: $1,895 - $2,195 per course

Course Subjects Offered

Learning Advantages for High School Students

Mentoring 

Receive support from an expert mentor who’ll help answer questions and enrich your learning experience. You can expect guidance in your course’s particular medical science field, encouragement and direction throughout the program, and the motivation and confidence to help you succeed.

College-Level Content

This program grants you access to college-level material, quizzes, and other engaging content designed by doctors, scientists, and professors from Harvard Medical School — the perfect fit if you envision a future in medicine or STEM.

Flexible Learning

The online learning format is designed to work with busy high school schedules. Enjoy flexible, engaging video lessons that you can watch whenever it’s convenient for you. You can even take multiple medical science courses to maximize your learning experience.

Questions?

If you have questions about the Pre-College Online Certificate Program, please contact support@pc.hms.harvard.edu or visit the program FAQ page here.

Not a high school student but interested in learning about these subjects (Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Pharmacology, and Physiology) or other exciting medical science topics? 

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