Attending college is one of the most important investments that you can make, and choosing the right school involves a lot of research. Whether you are a prospective student, family member, or a counselor, we encourage you to discover the advantages of an MCPHS education and why we are a leader in educating students in the health sciences professions.
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The MCPHS Advantage
There are many reasons why MCPHS could be the right college for you. We are committed to helping you find your path to a rewarding education and degree—and also to a profession in health care that inspires and helps those around you.
- MCPHS is a professional "specialty" college— MCPHS offers programs designed specifically for students interested in the health sciences. There is one quality that unites our students—a strong aptitude for and interest in the health sciences.
- Commitment to Caring— At MCPHS, we are committed to caring. We provide our students with the resources, instruction and clinical opportunities needed to become successful members of the MCPHS community and a critical part of a patient's health care team. This emphasis on a "commitment to caring" is at the core of our student-centered learning philosophy.
- MCPHS values student-centered learning— Faculty and staff are committed to your success and fostering a nurturing academic environment for learning. With a rich heritage combined with state-of-the-art educational facilities, MCPHS will provide you with an optimal learning experience.
- MCPHS has an active student body— Our locations in Boston, Worcester and Manchester are convenient to many recreational, cultural, and social opportunities. More than 50 student organizations welcome your participation in numerous educational and social activities designed to foster community spirit.
- MCPHS provides resources for success— We offer state-of-the-art labs and classrooms; affiliations with renowned health care institutions for clinical opportunities; high-quality instruction from faculty; and academic support to ensure you succeed and become a caring, compassionate health care professional and leader.
- MCPHS has access to renowned medical centers— Our three campuses are affiliated with prestigious hospitals, research centers and medical centers in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, greater Boston, Worcester and Manchester, N.H. areas. From Brigham and Woman's Hospital in Boston to St. Vincent's Hospital in Worcester to Concord Hospital in Concord, New Hampshire, our students benefit from hands-on experiences that prepare them for rewarding careers in health care.
- MCPHS has a tradition of excellence— MCPHS is the oldest college in the city of Boston. It also has the second-oldest school of pharmacy and the longest continuously operating dental hygiene program in the United States.
- MCPHS is centrally located— The Boston campus is located in the heart of the Longwood Medical and Academic Area (Fenway neighborhood), while the Worcester and Manchester campuses are conveniently located in downtown areas near numerous renowned health care institutions allowing students to experience unparalleled clinical opportunities.
- MCPHS offers the consortium advantage— Our participation in the Colleges of the Fenway, the Colleges of Worcester Consortium, and the Manchester Area Colleges Consortium allows you to expand your academic, social, and recreational horizons while continuing to enjoy the intimacy of scale of your own college community at MCPHS.
- MCPHS graduates become valued health care practitioners— They also earn, on average, starting salaries ranging between $50,000 and $100,000.