HEALTH STUDIES PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS

PREMEDICAL AND HEALTH STUDIES PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS

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EXPLORE THE BS PREMEDICAL AND HEALTH STUDIES PROGRAM

In the Premedical and Health Studies program at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), students have a number of different professional pathway options that facilitate entry into specific professional/graduate programs across the healthcare spectrum. These professional pathways include

+ Anesthesia Assistant (with Case Western Reserve University)

+ Chiropractic Medicine (with D’Youville College)

+ Communication Sciences and Disorders (with University of Vermont)

+ Dental Medicine (with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine*)

+ Doctor of Nursing Practice (with University of Vermont)

+ Interdepartmental Medical Science (with Drexel University*)

+ Medicine (with The Commonwealth Medical College*)

+ Medicine (with Ross University or St. George’s University)

+ Medical Science Preparatory (with Drexel University*)

+ Osteopathic Medicine (with A.T. Still University or Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine*)

+ Podiatric Medicine (with Barry University or Temple University)

+ Veterinary Medicine (with Ross University or St. George’s University)

DISCOVER MCPHS PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS

MCPHS also offers internal professional pathways that allow a seamless transition to programs within the University. MCPHS professional pathways provide accelerated progression and/or preferential admission upon reaching specific academic goals, to an advanced degree in one of these professions:

+ Doctor of Optometry

+ Doctor of Physical Therapy

+ Master of Physician Assistant Studies

*Institutional partners require that all applicants must hold U.S. citizenship or permanent U.S. residency status.

DPT PATHWAY OPTION 1

Highlights of Pathway

6-year accelerated track

» 3 years undergraduate coursework at MCPHS–Boston » 3 full years graduate coursework at MCPHS–Worcester

(accelerated, year-round, 32-month program) » Earn a BS in Premedical and Health Studies, Health Psychology,

or Health Sciences after first year in graduate program (after fourth year)

» Curriculum contains all necessary coursework for entry » Merit-based aid will be renewable for the duration of the program

Application Requirements

» Apply through PTCAS (summer after second year); Visit www.ptcas.org for more information

» 3.0 GPA required for guaranteed interview at MCPHS–Worcester » Interview during fall semester of third year » Decisions provided on a rolling basis » 10 hours experience required » B- grade or higher in recommended prerequisite courses

DPT PATHWAY OPTION 2

Highlights of Pathway

7-year traditional pathway

» 4 years undergraduate coursework at MCPHS–Boston » 3 full years graduate coursework at MCPHS–Worcester

(accelerated, year-round, 32-month program) » Earn a BS in Premedical and Health Studies, Health

Psychology, or Health Sciences after fourth year » Earn DPT after third year at MCPHS–Worcester » Merit-based scholarship is renewable only for the

first 4 years at MCPHS–Boston

Application Requirements

» Apply through PTCAS (summer after third year); Visit www.ptcas.org for more information

» 3.0 GPA required for guaranteed interview at MCPHS–Worcester

» Interview during fall semester of fourth year » Decisions provided on a rolling basis » 10 hours experience required » B- grade or higher in recommended prerequisite courses

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (DPT)

Learn more about this pathway at: admission.mcphs.edu/premed/dpt

MPAS PATHWAY OPTION 1

Highlights of Pathway

6-year accelerated track

» 3 years undergraduate studies at MCPHS–Boston » 3 years graduate studies at MCPHS–Boston » Earn a BS in Premedical and Health Studies after first year

in graduate program (after fourth year) » Curriculum contains all necessary coursework for entry » Merit-based aid will be renewable for the duration of

the program

Application Requirements

» Apply through CASPA (summer after second year); Visit www.caspaonline.org for more information

» 3.0 GPA required for guaranteed interview » Interview during fall semester of third year » Healthcare experience highly recommended » C grade or higher in required prerequisite courses

MPAS PATHWAY OPTION 2

Highlights of Pathway

6-year traditional pathway

» 4 years undergraduate studies at MCPHS–Boston » 2 full years graduate studies at MCPHS–Manchester/Worcester

(accelerated, year-round, 24-month program) » Earn a BS in Premedical and Health Studies after fourth year » Earn MPAS after 2 full years at MCPHS–Worcester

or MCPHS–Manchester » Curriculum contains all necessary coursework for entry » Merit-based scholarship is renewable only for the first 4 years

at MCPHS–Boston

Application Requirements

» Apply through CASPA (summer after third year); Visit www.caspaonline.org for more information

» 3.0 GPA required for guaranteed interview » Interview during spring semester of fourth year » Healthcare experience highly recommended » C grade or higher in required prerequisite courses

MASTER OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES (MPAS)

Learn more about this pathway at: admission.mcphs.edu/premed/mpas

DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY (OD)

Learn more about this pathway at: admission.mcphs.edu/premed/od

OD PATHWAY OPTION 1

Highlights of Pathway

7-year accelerated track

» 3 years undergraduate studies at MCPHS–Boston » 4 years graduate studies at MCPHS–Worcester » Earn a BS in Premedical and Health Studies after first

year in graduate program (after fourth year) » Curriculum contains all necessary coursework for entry » Merit-based aid renewable for the duration of

the program

Application Requirements

» Apply through OPTOMCAS (fall of third year); Visit www.optomcas.org for more information

» 3.0 GPA required for guaranteed interview at MCPHS–Worcester

» Interview during fall semester of third year » Healthcare experience highly recommended » OAT required (taken during the summer after second year) » C grade or higher in required prerequisite courses

OD PATHWAY OPTION 2

Highlights of Pathway

8-year traditional pathway

» 4 years undergraduate studies at MCPHS–Boston » 4 years graduate studies at MCPHS–Worcester » Earn a BS in Premedical and Health Studies after

fourth year » Curriculum contains all necessary coursework for entry » Merit-based scholarship is renewable only

for the first 4 years at MCPHS–Boston

Application Requirements

» Apply through OPTOMCAS (summer after third year); Visit www.optomcas.org for more information

» 3.0 GPA required for guaranteed interview at MCPHS–Worcester

» Interview during fall semester of fourth year » OAT required (taken during the summer after third year) » Healthcare experience highly recommended » C grade or higher in required prerequisite courses

MEDICAL SCHOOLS

» American University, Antigua

» Boston University

» Indiana University

» Meharry Medical College

» Michigan State University

» Midwestern University, Chicago (Osteopathic Medicine)

» New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

» New York Medical College

» Ross University, Dominica

» St. George’s University, Caribbean

» The Commonwealth Medical College

» Tufts University

» Tulane University

» University of Massachusetts

» University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

» University of New England (Osteopathic Medicine)

» University of Vermont

See where MCPHS Premedical and Health Studies program graduates have been accepted.

OPTOMETRY SCHOOLS

» MCPHS School of Optometry » Midwestern University, Arizona College of Optometry

» New England College of Optometry

» New York College of Optometry

» Nova Southeastern University

» Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University

» SUNY College of Optometry

PODIATRY SCHOOL

» Temple University

DENTAL SCHOOLS

» Boston University

» Temple University » Tufts University

» University of Nevada, Las Vegas

VETERINARY SCHOOLS

» Colorado State University

» Tufts University

» University of Missouri » University of Pennsylvania

YOUR PATHWAY TO A BRILLIANT FUTURE

RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITIONS

» Boston University Dental School—Biomedical Lab Technician

» Charles River Lab—Biotech/Lab Associate

» Harvard Clinical Research Institute—Research Assistant

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAMS

» Albany Medical College » MCPHS

OTHER PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS

» MCPHS School of Dental Hygiene

» MCPHS School of Nursing

» MCPHS School of Pharmacy

» Simmons College—Nurse Practitioner program

» Suffolk University Law School

» UMass Medical School—Nurse Practitioner program

PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAMS

» MCPHS

» Northeastern University

» Quinnipiac University

» Simmons College

GRADUATE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

» Boston University MS in Medical Sciences

» Boston University PhD in Chemistry

» Healthcare Administration MS programs at

– East Carolina University

– Georgetown University – Rush University

» Master of Public Health programs at

– Columbia University

– Boston University – Emory University – George Washington University – University of Pittsburgh

» Northeastern PhD in Chemistry

» NYU MS in Biomedical Sciences

» Old Dominion MS in Biomedical Sciences

» Springfield College MS in Occupational Therapy

» UMass PhD in Chemistry

» University of Connecticut PhD in Chemistry

PREMEDICAL AND HEALTH STUDIES PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS FAQS

Can I keep my scholarships after I transition into the professional phase of the Premedical and Health Studies professional pathways?

Yes, in some instances. For more information about scholarships, please contact your Admission Counselor.*

If I decide not to pursue the professional pathways, what can I do with a Bachelor of Science in Premedical and Health Studies?

You can go on to do research, work in a lab, become a health educator, or work in a variety of non clinical roles at a healthcare facility. By adding a minor, your BS in Premedical and Health Studies becomes a very flexible degree.

Does MCPHS provide research opportunities to Premedical and Health Studies students?

MCPHS has a SURF program, Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships, which affords research opportunities with our own faculty to qualified students. In addition, our location in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area offers plentiful opportunities for research internships at world-renowned hospitals and labs, some of which are Harvard affiliated.

BOSTON | WORCESTER | MANCHESTER*Students or applicants who do not hold U.S. citizenship or permanent residency in the U.S. may not be eligible for scholarships.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

LYNDEN WEDDAS lynden.weddas@mcphs.edu

617.947.6410

ALLISON LOMBARDIallison.lombardi@mcphs.edu

617.735.1054

ADMISSION.MCPHS.EDU