School of Arts and Sciences
The School of Arts and Sciences is committed to providing a well-rounded general education for all Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students. Essential to this effort is a core curriculum that emphasizes:
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Critical reasoning
- Problem solving
- Social awareness
- Ethical values
- Use of scientific methods to investigate the natural world
In addition to the core curriculum,
the School of Arts and Sciences has developed several interdisciplinary,
health-related baccalaureate degree programs that capitalize on our
faculty specializations, Longwood Medical and Academic Area location,
and unique institutional mission. Students in the BS in Premedical and
Health Studies program may also take advantage of formal affiliation
agreements that provide opportunities for early or assured admission
to a range of health professions schools.
School of Arts and Sciences Degree Programs
- BS in Chemistry/MS in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- BS in Environmental Science
- BS in Health Psychology
- BS in Premedical and Health Studies
- Professional Pathway opportunities combined with a BS in Premedical and Health Studies:
- Chiropractic Medicine (DC; MCPHS & D’Youville College, N.Y.)
- Medicine (BS/MD; MCPHS & Ross University, Dominica)
- Nutrition & Health Promotion (MS; MCPHS & Simmons College, Mass.)
- Occupational Therapy (MS; MCPHS & Springfield College, Mass.)
- Optometry (OD; MCPHS & New England College of Optometry, Mass.)
- Osteopathic Medicine (DO; MCPHS & A.T. Still University, Mo.)
- Physical Therapy (DPT; MCPHS & Simmons College, Mass.)
- Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
- Podiatric Medicine (DPM; MCPHS & Barry University, Fla.)
- Speech-Language Pathology (MS; MCPHS & New York Medical College, N.Y.)
- Veterinary Medicine (DVM; MCPHS & Ross University, St. Kitts)