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    Master of Arts (AM) in Medical Anthropology

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    Cambridge, USMAIn-person1 year
    $57,328.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    32
    Credits
    $105.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts (AM) in Medical Anthropology at Harvard University is a 32-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Cambridge, US. Tuition is $57,328.

    About the program

    Provides basic education in medical anthropology through eight courses including core anthropology and medical anthropology classes, plus a required thesis. Focuses on ethnographic issues such as infectious disease, violence, mental illness, social suffering, bioethics, and the relations between ethnographic research, medical knowledge, and public health.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE General: Optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum score of 80 on the internet based test (iBT) of the TOEFL
    IELTS
    required
    Min minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS Academic test

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $44,240.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts (AM) in Medical Anthropology at Harvard University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts (AM) in Medical Anthropology at Harvard University is $57,328 across 32 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts (AM) in Medical Anthropology at Harvard University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts (AM) in Medical Anthropology at Harvard University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts (AM) in Medical Anthropology at Harvard University take to complete?
    Master of Arts (AM) in Medical Anthropology at Harvard University is structured around 1 year and 32 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts (AM) in Medical Anthropology at Harvard University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts (AM) in Medical Anthropology at Harvard University: 12 months OPT (US)