Bachelor of Science in Public Health—Acupuncture Pathway (BS/MAC)
School of Arts and SciencesLocation: Boston
Start Term: Fall, Spring
This 3+3 pathway allows you to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BS) and a Masters of Acupuncture (MAC) or Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (MAC CHM) in six years instead of the traditional seven.
A Holistic Approach to Public Health
Your Three-Year Undergraduate Journey
Our varied and holistic approach to public health education will prepare you to play a significant role in the public health arena giving you a robust foundation for your acupuncture study and training.
First-Year Experience
- study various areas of biology and chemistry and attend associated labs
- gain an understanding of culture, identity, and public life and how those factors impact public health
- learn calculus and expository writing
Second-Year Experience
- develop an understanding of public health research methods and the role of environment in health
- hone your interpersonal communication skills and learn about human psychology and cultural anthropology
- study human anatomy and physiology and apply your knowledge in laboratory work
Third-Year Experience
- build your knowledge of epidemiology, public policy, and healthcare ethics
- learn how to collect and manage health data and biostatistics
- study medical microbiology, nutrition, health, and lifestyle medicine
- students who submit an application, achieve the minimum GPA, and course requirements are guaranteed an interview for admission into the MAC/MAC CHM program
Study at the Oldest College of Acupuncture in the U.S.
The Impact of Acupuncture on Public Health
As an acupuncturist, you can help patients of all ages manage pain, curb addictions, and improve their overall health and well-being.
Meet our dynamic student body
MCPHS is one of the most diverse universities in New England.
The best place to be
MCPHS is located in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area, a global center for healthcare delivery, research, and education.
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).
Sheena Thakkar
| BS/PH '20“What excites me most about the field of public health is the impact it has on communities. With public health, instead of treating one patient at a time, we strive to treat whole communities at a time.”