Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Psychology (BS/PsyD)
School of Arts and SciencesPathway with William James College
Location: Boston
Start Term: Fall
Earn a combined Bachelor of Science in any field from MCPHS and a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from our education partner William James College.
A Broad Knowledge Base Combined with Career Specialization
Your Four-Year Journey
Our in-depth curriculum combines biological, psychological, social science, and humanities coursework with career exploration and professional development.
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 a biopsychosocial perspective
The Future of Healthcare is Interdisciplinary
Help Individuals, Families, Communities
As a psychologist, you will have the knowledge of human behavior to meet the mental health needs of patients and help them function effectively in their personal lives and within society at large.
$81,040 median salary
for psychologists according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021
MCPHS: A healthcare think tank
At MCPHS, you are surrounded by peers in other health disciplines who share your commitment to building 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
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).
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.”
MCPHS Professor Wins Grant for Environmental Enrichment Research
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 — Premed 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 the MCPHS Manchester campus.
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 — Master of Arts in Psychology Pathway (BS/MA)
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.