Health Careers Program

Program Director

William Fixsen, PhD
Program Director; Director of Science Instruction for Continuing Education; Senior Lecturer on Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University

Health Careers Program
51 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 495-2926
hcp@dcemail.harvard.edu

Health Careers Program

With evening classes and reasonable tuition, the Health Careers Program (HCP) at the Extension School is a convenient and affordable way to complete the one year of introductory science courses required for application to medical, dental, and veterinary school. Advanced elective courses are also available if you already have a science background but wish to enhance your credentials. Through the program you may apply for sponsorship in your pursuit of graduate admission and, if you qualify, a Diploma in Premedical Studies.

Sponsorship Benefits

Once accepted to the HCP, you can qualify for sponsorship in the form of a composite letter of recommendation that includes

See Sponsorship.

Diploma in Premedical Studies

By completing the eight required introductory science courses at Harvard Extension School or Summer School, you can earn a Diploma in Premedical Studies. You may not have previously taken any of these courses at a different institution.

See Diploma Requirements.