Data Science and Health Analytics (BS)

Harness Data to Improve Health

If you are interested in working at the intersection of data science and healthcare, two rapidly growing areas, then consider this four-year, full-time program on the Boston campus. The rigorous curriculum will cover data science fundamentals such as statistical modeling, analytics, data management, and data manipulation in addition to introducing you to unique challenges and practices of the healthcare industry. At MCPHS, students learn from and with peers studying a variety of distinct, yet related disciplines, providing unique opportunities for collaboration—including through hackathons—that will position you for success. The final year of the program includes a practical experience at a health or life sciences company in the Boston area, a global hub for innovation in the sector. Graduates will be ready to transform healthcare through programming, data representation, and applied machine learning.

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Your Four-Year Journey

With this bachelor’s degree, you will be prepared to begin a career in data science. Our program provides you with foundational knowledge, communication skills, and practical experience to succeed in entry-level positions—including data analyst roles—at a variety of organizations. This program is STEM-designated, qualifying international students for an additional two years of OPT work in the United States.

First-Year Experience

master calculus
learn the fundamentals of data science
study biology and become familiar with medical terminology
gain an understanding of the connections between healthcare and the humanities

Second-Year Experience

delve into statistics
acquire foundational knowledge of databases and programming
study chemistry
learn about healthcare business and enhance communication skills

Third-Year Experience

study biostatistics
deepen your subject knowledge with courses on topics such as Python, SAS programming, and natural language processing
learn and practice research methods
explore the evolution of healthcare and study healthcare ethics

Fourth-Year Experience

continue to learn about facets of data science such as machine learning and AI
complete a practical experience at a health or life sciences company in the Boston area
round out your training by studying organizational psychology and other topics that will help you thrive in a real-world setting

Health Technology Experts are in High Demand

The U.S. has a growing need for data scientists and health information managers. At MCPHS, we will prepare you to enter and succeed in this fast-growing field.