Harvard University will award certificates to students who pass one or more of the online courses also taken by its incoming medical students. The classes are offered as part of the university's HMX programme of medical education. Students can take up to three courses, each costing about $400. Harvard's idea is that the courses will be useful for anybody considering a career in medicine or healthcare or "curious learners" with backgrounds in biology, chemistry and physics who want to learn more. Students wishing to take multiple classes can pay $1,000 for two, or $1,800 for all four. Subjects on offer include physiology, immunology, genetics and biochemistry. Harvard is offering the courses for those interested in a career in medicine, but will not award academic credit for completion.
Harvard University will award certificates to students who pass one or more of the online courses also taken by its incoming medical students. The classes are offered as part of the university's HMX programme of medical education. Students can take up to three courses, each costing about $400. Students wishing to take multiple classes can pay $1,000 for two, or $1,800 for all four. Subjects on offer include physiology, immunology, genetics and biochemistry. Harvard is offering the courses for those interested in a career in medicine, but will not award academic credit for completion.