Programs

Overview

This professional pathway allows students to earn a combined Bachelor of Science in Medical and Molecular Biology from MCPHS and Master of Science in Histotechnology (MSH) from Drexel University College of Medicine (Philadelphia, PA) in 5 years and 3 months.

Program Highlights

• Full-time, four-year undergraduate degree
• Fall semester start
• For incoming freshmen 
• Opportunities to add a complementary minor in chemistry, public health, or premedical and health studies

Program Details

BS in Medical & Molecular Biology / Master of Science in Histotechnology (MSH) from Drexel University College of Medicine pathway

MCPHS and Drexel University College of Medicine have established an Early Acceptance Program agreement whereby MCPHS students are enrolled jointly by MCPHS and by Drexel University College of Medicine to facilitate the admission of MCPHS students into Drexel University College of Medicine’s Master of Science in Histotechnology (MSH) program.

The Early Acceptance Program allows students to complete the BS portion of their curriculum at MCPHS before progressing to Drexel University College of Medicine’s MSH program beginning the fall after graduation from MCPHS.

The program allows for completion of the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Medical and Molecular Biology from MCPHS and the Master of Science in Histotechnology (MSH) with Drexel University College of Medicine in 5 years and 3 months.

MCPHS students must meet the Drexel University College of Medicine entry requirements listed below to be eligible for matriculation in the MSH program.

Program Requirements

The student who meets the eligibility requirements will be assured admission into the Drexel University College of Medicine’s Master of Science in Histotechnology (MSH) program following successful completion of all Medical & Molecular Biology BS degree requirements.

• Completed at least 3.5 years, and no fewer than 105 credits of coursework, with an average of “B-” or better (2.75 GPA) at MCPHS (overall and major) with no major grade less than a “C”
• Receive the endorsement of their candidacy to the MSH Program by MCPHS
• Demonstrate the personal qualities necessary to become a member of the student body of the Professional Studies Programs and fulfill his/her role as a future Histotechnologist
• Take the General Test of the Graduate Record Exam (General GRE) no later than February of the year the student plans to matriculate and achieve scores in the 50th percentile on the General GRE
• The MSH Program makes the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of students from MCPHS into this program.

Please contact MCPHS Admission for additional questions.

Application Process

Drexel University College of Medicine will require the following application requirements to be considered for admission into the MSH program.

• Complete and provide all the necessary forms and documents required by the MSH Program by January 10th of the senior year in order for the MSH Program to make its decision
• Be invited and conduct a telephone interview with one of the Co-Directors of the MSH Program

Selection Criteria

The student who meets the criteria set forth by Drexel University College of Medicine (see eligibility under Program Requirements), is assured admission into the Drexel University College of Medicine’s Master of Science in Histotechnology (MSH) program. Students in the Medical & Molecular Biology program who fail to be admitted to the MSH program at Drexel University College of Medicine will be granted a four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) from MCPHS, providing all requirements are met. 

The Professional Pathway to Becoming a Histotechnologist

The professional pathway is designed for the academically outstanding student who has a strong passion for medicine. The 4 years at MCPHS will provide a challenging baccalaureate curriculum in Medical & Molecular Biology that will prepare students for professional study. Upon graduation from MCPHS, the subsequent year and 3 months at Drexel University College of Medicine will provide the professional education required for the Master of Science in Histotechnology (MSH) degree.

The design of the MCPHS Medical and Molecular Biology curriculum is oriented toward the mission and values of Drexel University College of Medicine.

Drexel University College of Medicine (Philadelphia, PA)

Mission:

Drexel University College of Medicine excels and innovates in education, research, and delivery of compassionate care in our culture of diversity, spirited inquiry, collaboration, and opportunity.

About:

Drexel University College of Medicine, a new name just a few years ago, is the consolidation of two venerable medical schools with rich and intertwined histories: Hahnemann Medical College and Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania. Established in 1848 and 1850, respectively, they were two of the earliest medical colleges in the United States, and Woman’s was the very first medical school for women in the world.

Today, with over 1,000 medical students, Drexel University College of Medicine has the largest medical student enrollment of any private medical school in the nation. Graduate students number more than 500, and the College is the academic partner in the education of some 550 medical residents. There are more than 700 clinical and basic science faculty, and more than 1,700 affiliate and volunteer faculty.

Curriculum

Year I-Fall

Year I-Spring

Year II-Fall

Year II-Spring

Year III-Fall

Year III-Spring

Year IV-Fall

Year IV-Spring

Total credits to complete degree requirements: 125 s.h.

Molecular and Cellular Biology Electives (3 must be chosen from this category):

Medical and Molecular Biology Electives (3 must be chosen from this category):

Accreditation

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is chartered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is authorized to grant undergraduate and graduate degrees in the health sciences and related fields. MCPHS is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. 

Drexel University

The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) has established national standards for histotechnology training programs. The standards include both didactic course work and clinical experiences necessary to properly educate a histotechnologist. The Master of Science in Histotechnology program at Drexel University College of Medicine is accredited by NAACLS.