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MCPHS is a leader in health and life sciences education, with 100+ programs in more than a dozen fields.
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Faculty & Research
Our dedicated faculty focus on student success, sharing their professional knowledge, experiences, and networks.
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Alumni
MCPHS graduates are valued members of our Community and enjoy a number of lifetime benefits.
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Bicentennial
Discover our healthcare visionaries and imagine the possibilities ahead as MCPHS celebrates its Bicentennial.
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Start your journey to a rewarding career in healthcare or life sciences at one of the most comprehensive health sciences universities in the world, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS). Explore over 100 academic programs and learn more about our expert faculty, cutting-edge facilities, hands-on learning experiences, and our interprofessional teaching model.
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in the Country for Value
A study by Georgetown University has ranked MCPHS as the third best institution in the U.S. for the economic value it provides for its students
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#4 Most Transformative
Money magazine ranked MCPHS fourth among 700+ U.S. universities based on metrics such as graduation rates and earnings (2020)
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MCPHS Produces Top Earners
MCPHS is ranked #2 in New England and #6 in the nation for median salary, ahead of other premier institutions.
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Top 15% for Diversity
College Factual 2021 research on DEI ranks MCPHS ahead of national averages for racial/ethnic, location, age, and overall diversity
News and Features
MCPHS is improving lives—and the world—in educational, clinical, industrial, and policymaking arenas. Here, you’ll find the latest MCPHS news and events that are setting the pace for health- and life- sciences technology and practice.
Choose from Dozens of Fields
Find your career—and your calling—from among 100+ programs in more than two dozen distinct health- and life-sciences fields.
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Acupuncture
Become a leader in integrative medicine, providing powerful, patient-centered treatment options for a wide range of health concerns.
Medical Imaging & Therapeutics
With the power to see inside the human body, help detect, diagnose, and treat disease earlier and more accurately.
Nursing
Dozens of career opportunities await nursing graduates. Each role has a direct and consequential impact on the quality of care and patient outcomes.
Occupational Therapy
As an occupational therapist, you have the opportunity to help people of all ages who have physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges.
Optometry
As the primary medical professionals dedicated to the health of the eye, optometrists play a crucial role in helping people see the world.
Physician Assistant Studies
If you're interested in a rewarding profession with a substantial impact on patients’ health and well-being, consider pursuing a career as a physician assistant.
Pharmacy
The field of pharmacy and its applications in life-science industries focus on creating and delivering the latest drugs, treatments, and therapies to patients.
Premedical Health Studies
Build your medical career on a robust foundation with core knowledge and professional experiences.
Meet Our Community
The lived experiences of MCPHS students, alumni, faculty, and partners demonstrate how our student-centered, teaching-first approach keeps us in the top tier of the country’s “most transformative colleges.” (Money magazine).
Scott Orrahood, MPAS, EM, PA-C
MCPHS Associate Professor, School of Physician Assistant Studies
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