General Courses

An introduction to the study of bioethics and the application of legal and ethical reasoning.

Explore the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors, gaining insights into their organizational frameworks, regulatory environments, and market dynamics.

Learn how drugs and other therapeutics are used in the treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders.

Dive into the structure of the U.S. health care delivery system and uncover the diverse types of care facilities, their primary functions, respective patient goals, and clinical providers through a framework of inpatient, outpatient, and home-based care.

Explore recent advances in gene therapy and learn about the implications for patient care.

Learn introductory programming and data analysis in MATLAB, with applications to biology and medicine.

Discover how pathogen genomics informs public health decisions and practice.

To address your physical fitness needs, you’ll want a mix of aerobic, strength training, and balance exercises. Learn how to create an effective workout plan in this special online course.

See how the immune system is being used to improve cancer treatment.

Explore the interplay between disease and human populations by gaining practical insight into mechanisms for disease control and population health management through worldwide examples, and examine key concepts.

Learn key concepts in genetics, with an emphasis on genetic variation and inheritance of disease.

Learn how various therapeutic modalities are discovered.

Gain insight into the sources of back pain through this course. Harvard Health Publishing will provide strategies on how to successfully overcome and eliminate back pain.

Understand advances in drug discovery and development and how new therapeutics are developed.

Taught by Harvard Medical School faculty, Health Care Economics, a Harvard Online course, provides insights into the economic forces are shaping US health care.

Examine the structure of the medical device industry, including the major types of devices on the market today, how companies are typically organized, their economics, and the keys to success in the industry.

Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) teaches self-care practices that help participants buffer daily stress, regain a sense of emotional control and enhance quality of life.

Pain can strike any joint in your body, from your shoulders, elbows, and wrists to your hips, knees, and ankles. Don’t take the pain sitting down; your best defense is exercise.

The Clinical Care for Autistic Adults course, is led by nationally recognized experts, with extensive expertise caring for adults with autism.

This 14-week online program is designed to equip wellness and health professionals with the knowledge and strategies to integrate evidence-based women’s health insights with lifestyle and coaching practices that drive sustainable behavior change.

Struggling to get your energy level back to where it used to be? Fighting fatigue more often than you'd care to admit? The 75 lessons in our lively course will lead you to the secrets of recharging your energy level.

Learn about the advances in artificial intelligence that are transforming the use of natural language processing.

Explore the fundamental principles that guide ethical decision-making within health care environments: patient autonomy, the obligation to do good, the obligation to avoid harm, and justice.

An in-depth look at the 1854 London cholera epidemic in Soho and its importance for the field of epidemiology.

This 14-week online program equips participants with evidence-based knowledge and practical strategies to navigate nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and women’s health across midlife and beyond.

Explore the foundational principles of artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative applications in medicine and biomedical research.

Discover the best ways to treat 18 common skin conditions, protect against skin cancer, prevent premature skin aging, rejuvenate aging skin and more!

Explore the intricate dynamics that shape the U.S. health care payer landscape, including the roles of private insurers, government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, ACA-sponsored state exchanges, and self-pay options.

Don’t leave teaming up to chance. Create better teamwork through science.

This Harvard Medical School six-month, application-based certificate program provides the essential skill sets and fundamental knowledge required to begin or expand your clinical research career.