Harvard University

• Program is ranked 22nd by U.S News & World Report 2018
• Biomedical Engineering lies at the intersection of the physical and life sciences, incorporating principles from physics and chemistry to understand the operation of living systems
• An education in Biomedical Engineering, and engineering more broadly, enables students to translate abstract hypothesis and scientific knowledge into working systems (e.g., prosthetic devices, imaging systems, and biopharmaceuticals)
• The overarching intellectual goal of biomedical engineering is to apply quantitative engineering analysis to understand the operation of living systems and design novel systems to satisfy unmet needs in medicine and industry
• Major objectives of the program is to
  • Utilize mathematical analysis and modelling to capture the function of systems from subcellular to organism scales
  • Understand and apply the fundamental engineering disciplines (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, kinetics); sciences (physics, biology, chemistry); and mathematics (statistics, differential equations) to solve biomedical problems

• The concentration in Mathematics is designed to acquaint the student with the most important general concepts underlying the three branches of modern mathematics
• Concentration in mathematics will provide an adequate basis for further study in either pure or applied mathematics
• Concentration in Mathematics requires a minimum of either twelve letter-graded courses or eleven letter-graded courses plus one freshman seminar, subject to the following conditions
  • Eight of the letter-graded courses must be listed as courses taught by the Mathematics Department while the remaining courses can be either mathematics courses or courses in approved, related subjects
  • These eight mathematics courses must include at least one course in analysis, one in algebra or group theory, and one in geometry or topology

• The Molecular and Cellular Biology concentration emphasizes the intersection of modern research in cellular biology with medicine and society
• It is rooted in the investigation of biological processes based on the study of molecules and their interactions in the context of cells and tissues, and in understanding how the vast information content of the genome orchestrates the behaviour of the cell
• MCB is therefore ideally suited to students who wish to study molecular and cellular processes at the heart of both normal physiology and disease
• Through coursework and hands-on research, students will have the opportunity to investigate many of the questions central to modern biology and medicine
• MCB concentrators will acquire an understanding of scientific logic and approaches as they explore a wide range of contemporary subjects, spanning biochemistry, cell biology, genomics, systems biology, developmental biology, immunology, cancer biology, molecular medicine, the microbiome, global health and infectious disease

• Computer science is a dynamic, versatile field, full of open problems and opportunities for creative invention.
• The concentration in computer science is designed to teach students skills they will use immediately and ideas they will exploit in the future in ways unimaginable today
• The Computer Science curriculum is designed to offer students a great deal of flexibility with time for related study and for outside opportunities, from sports to clubs to hobbies
• Student can combine their studies with other fields, including mathematics, physics, economics, psychology, and linguistics
• After studying the course student would be able to design a system, identifying trade-offs on dimensions such as performance, usability, robustness, security, and durability

• Electrical Engineering is a broadly diverse field that encompasses, for example, controls, communications, signal processing, circuit design, computer engineering, and electronic and photonic devices
• The objectives of the electrical engineering program are to provide students with a solid foundation in electrical engineering within the setting of a liberal arts college for preparation for a diverse range of careers in industry and government, or for advanced work in engineering, business, law, or medicine
• Electrical Engineering enables the acquisition of a broad range of skills and attitudes drawn from the humanities, social sciences, and sciences in addition to engineering, which enhances engineering knowledge and contributes to future leadership and technical success

• The Engineering Sciences program seeks to educate future leaders that have the technical background necessary to develop and critically evaluate the next wave of engineering innovations
• Upon graduation, students in the Engineering Sciences AB concentration should demonstrate quantitative problem-solving skills based on the fundamentals of mathematics, basic sciences, engineering sciences, and engineering design
• Major concentrations of the program are
  • Bioengineering
  • Environmental Science & Engineering

• Harvard is ranked # 1 in Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that uses the principles of physics and materials science for the analysis and design of mechanical and thermal systems
• The concentration in Mechanical Engineering is structured for a diversity of educational and professional objectives
• The objectives of the Mechanical Engineering program are to provide students with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering within the setting of a liberal arts college for preparation for a diverse range of careers in industry and government or for advanced work in engineering, business, law, or medicine
• The Harvard Mechanical Engineering curriculum emphasizes a solid background in the applied sciences and mathematical analysis and provides ample opportunity to learn about state-of-the-art technologies
• Students also gain experience in the engineering design process, the unique engineering activity that requires creative synthesis as well as analysis to fulfil specified needs

• Philosophy studies many of humanity’s fundamental questions
• The skills that philosophy teaches students will always be in high demand: the ability to think and write clearly, the ability to bring to light unnoticed presuppositions, to explain complex ideas clearly, to tease out connections and implications, to see things in a broader context, to challenge orthodoxy
• The secondary field of Philosophy is designed to offer students both a general introduction to philosophical skills and a more focused exploration of some particular domain of philosophy

• Course emphases range widely from the theoretical to the applied, and incorporate a broad array of approaches, both quantitative and non-quantitative
• Sociology concentration is distinguished by its relatively small size and its intellectual flexibility
• Students get training in quantitative analysis, ethnography and in-depth interviewing, and comparative-historical analysis
• The concentration also offers courses in the widest possible array of substantive topics, allowing students to create a customized curriculum suited to their particular interests

•Provides an understanding of the basics of human disease mechanisms that shapes the foundation of the program
•Curriculum is presented in a problem-based-learning format that fosters the development of independent learning, critical thinking and the lifelong learning skills important to health-care professionals

• Data science lies at the intersection of statistical methodology, computational science, and a wide range of application domains
• The Data Science area of study offers strong preparation in statistical modelling, machine learning, optimization, management and analysis of massive data sets, and data acquisition
• The program also focuses on topics such as reproducible data analysis, collaborative problem solving, visualization and communication, and security and ethical issues that arise in data science
• After studying the program student would be able to
  • Build statistical models and understand their power and limitations
  • Use machine learning and optimization to make decisions
  • Visualize data for exploration, analysis, and communication
  • Assemble computational pipelines to support data science from widely available tools
  • Conduct data science activities aware of and according to policy, privacy, security and ethical considerations

• MBA at Harvard is taught through case method courses, field projects, multimedia simulations, students will exercise the leadership skills they will practice in business and beyond
• During the second year, students choose Entrepreneurial Management from an unparalleled range of elective courses to which enables students to integrate the functional skills learned in the first year into an understanding of the firm as a total enterprise
• 35% of international students from 70 countries and 156 undergraduate institutions
• Average students have 55 months of post-college work experience
• 50% of MBA students are eligible for need-based fellowships
• On average, HBS alumni hold two positions per organization

• Students enrolled in the MD program who have a career interest in public health and/or preventive medicine are eligible to apply for admission to the MPH program
• Students receive the MPH degree upon successful completion of both programs and conferral of the doctoral degree