Harvard Medical School Pre-College Online Certificate Program Academic Enrichment Courses
Build a Strong Foundation in Medical Science
Dive into the building blocks of medicine with the academic enrichment courses from Harvard Medical School’s Pre-College Online Certificate Program. Designed for curious students eager to explore the core principles behind human health, these immersive online experiences blend expert instruction, real-world applications, and assessments that challenge you to think like a scientist. Whether you’re drawn to biochemistry, genetics, immunology, pharmacology, or physiology, you’ll gain the scientific grounding that prepares you for future study in medicine and the life sciences.
Program Dates
Choose the course length that works for you: Multi-length courses available throughout the year
Eligibility
For students ages 13 and up
Individual Course Fees
$1,895
Current Courses Available
Academic Enrichment Courses
Explore fundamental areas of medical science through rigorous courses that build your foundational understanding of the field.
How You Will Benefit
- Explore core medical science concepts across key disciplines, from molecular biology to the body’s systems.
- Learn from Harvard Medical School faculty through dynamic videos, quizzes, and assessments.
- Build scientific literacy and critical thinking skills that strengthen your academic profile.
- Connect with mentors who provide academic support and help you navigate complex material.
- Prepare for advanced study by understanding the “why” behind key biological processes and clinical applications.
- Test your knowledge through scored quizzes and a final exam — and earn a Certificate of Completion.
Three Learning Advantages Designed for You
College-Level Content
- The program grants you access to enrichment-style learning that includes videos, assignments, end-of-module quizzes, interactive widgets, and discussion boards designed by doctors, scientists, and professors from Harvard Medical School — the perfect fit if you envision a future in medicine or STEM.
- This content offers an inside look at medicine through a course from Harvard Medical School, culminating in a capstone project that highlights your insights and growth.
Mentoring
Gain support from an expert mentor who’ll help answer questions and enrich your experience. Here’s what to expect:
- Guidance in your course’s particular medical science field.
- Encouragement and direction throughout the program.
- Inspiration, motivation, and confidence to help you succeed.
Flexible Learning
- 100% online learning that works with your schedule.
- Enjoy flexible, engaging video lessons that you can watch whenever it’s convenient for you.
- Multiple medical science courses can be taken to maximize your learning experience.
- Approximately 30 hours of total instruction and activities per course, including multimedia, simulations, and curated quizzes and content.
How To Apply:
It’s easy. No transcripts or letters of recommendation are required. Just provide some basic information and tell us why you wish to take this program.
Note: Please submit all application materials in English.
Begin the guided application process. It should take only a few minutes of your time to answer the questions.
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Admissions
Our application process is easy. You can expect a prompt decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will you be graded? How much time do you have to turn around a project? When do you find out if you're accepted? Find answers to your questions here.
Scholarships
We offer need-based scholarships for participating students who exhibit high potential and an inability to pay the full tuition.
- If you haven’t applied to the program, apply here. After submitting your application, click “Apply for a need-based scholarship” on the confirmation page to request a scholarship.
- If you’ve already applied to the program, sign in to your profile to check your scholarship status. If we don’t have a scholarship request on file, click “Apply for a need-based scholarship” to request a scholarship.
