Masters in Passing

A Masters in Passing/en route master’s degree (AM) is granted to enrolled PhD students, earned via their work completed typically in the first two years of graduate school, and conferred while they are still enrolled and continuing on in the PhD. This degree is optional. PhD students are not required to apply for the master’s in passing.

G3+ OGE PhD Program students who are in satisfactory status, may apply for a masters in passing. The student must have successfully:

• completed program course requirements
• completed required rotations
• performed at least 6 months of research in their dissertation advisor’s laboratory
• passed their PQE
• maintained a satisfactory grade-point average

You can learn how to apply for a master’s in passing in my.harvard via the Knowledge Center. For any questions, please contact ogephd_defense@hms.harvard.edu. 

The degree is awarded three times a year, with the following deadlines below.