Bachelor of Science/Master of Arts in Psychology (BS/MA)
School of Arts and Sciences
Pathway with William James College
Location: Boston
Start Term: Fall
In this pathway program, earn a combined Bachelor of Science in any field from MCPHS plus an MA in Psychology.
A Commitment to Improving Mental Health
Your BS/MA Journey
Your undergraduate journey will expose you to the core aspects of health psychology, basic sciences, and human development and prepare you for the graduate portion of the program.
First-Year Experience
- form connections with members of the MCPHS community and develop strategies for success
- learn about the breadth and applications of psychology
- explore the ways in which biological, psychological, and social factors influence health and well-being
Second-Year Experience
- develop the ability to critically evaluate and synthesize research to make evidence-informed decisions
- deepen knowledge of psychological concepts related to the biological bases of behavior, human growth and development, and well-being
- explore, compare, and develop strategies to succeed in careers of interest
Third-Year Experience
- learn to design research and report findings
- learn about healthcare ethics and the rights of medical patients
- identify interesting career opportunities for individuals with bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees
Fourth-Year Experience
- gain experience in a career of interest through field placement and prepare for job and/or graduate school applications
- identify various ways behaviors, thoughts, and emotions contribute to health and well-being through courses such as stress and illness, mind-body medicine, and nutrition and health
- explore a topic of interest from biopsychosocial perspective
Program Completion
- Spend the next one to three years at William James College completing the professional education required for the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Applied Behavior Analysis, School Psychology, or Organizational Psychology. This portion of the program can be completed online.
The Future of Healthcare is Interdisciplinary
MCPHS Community Voices
The lived experiences of MCPHS students, partners, and faculty tell an eloquent story. They illustrate just how our student-centered, teaching-first approach keeps us in the top tier of the country’s “most transformative colleges.” (Money magazine 2020).
$69,683 median salary
for licensed mental health counselors according to Salary.com in 2022
MCPHS: A healthcare think tank
Learning psychology at a university dedicated to the advancement of healthcare means that you are surrounded by peers who share your commitment to making a healthier world.
#1 in the U.S. for earning power
The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College rankings for 2018 place MCPHS graduates on top
MCPHS Community Voices
Ashley Sullivan
| BS/MSOT ’21“I was in her office all the time. She is by far my favorite professor, favorite mentor that I’ve ever had. She really just changed my way of thinking and my confidence in my degree and myself.”
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Undergraduate Pathways to a Career in Health Psychology
If you have not yet earned your bachelor's degree, we offer undergraduate-to-graduate pathways. In all cases, you must apply to the graduate program after you have demonstrated success in the undergraduate portion.
Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology — Premedical Track
Four-year, full-time program on the Boston campus.
Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology — Occupational Therapy Track
A five-year combined program that begins at the Boston campus before moving to MCPHS-Worcester.
Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology — Physical Therapy Pathway (BS/DPT)
A six-year combined program that begins at the Boston campus before moving to MCPHS-
Worcester.
Bachelor of Science — Doctor of Psychology Pathway (BS/PsyD)
Four-year, full-time program on the Boston campus. If accepted, students then continue their education at our partner school, the William James College in Newton, MA.