Bachelor of Science in Public Health—Physical Therapy Pathway (BS/DPT)
School of Arts and Sciences
Location: Boston
Start Term: Fall, Spring
This 3+3 pathway allows you to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BS) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from MCPHS in six years instead of the traditional seven.
The Rewards of an Experiential Education
Your Three-Year Undergraduate Journey
The knowledge and skills gained through your study of public health provide an excellent foundation for your advanced studies in physical therapy.
First-Year Experience
- study various areas of biology and chemistry and attend associated labs
- explore American culture and its impact on the healthcare system
- learn calculus and expository writing
Second-Year Experience
- develop an understanding of public health through seminar work and an exploration of cultural anthropology
- hone your interpersonal communication skills and learn about human and health psychology
- study anatomy and physiology and apply your knowledge in laboratory work
Third-Year Experience
- build your knowledge of epidemiology, environment and health, and healthcare ethics
- learn about public health policy and community health
- study exercise physiology and the foundation of physics and apply your knowledge in laboratory work
- students who submit a PTCAS, achieve the minimum GPA, GRE score, and course requirements are guaranteed an interview for admission into the DPT program
The Heart of New England’s Healthcare Ecosystem
Building a Career that Makes a Difference
The combination of public health and physical therapy puts you in a unique position to help individuals make transformational change.
Meet our dynamic student body
MCPHS is one of the most diverse colleges in New England.
#10 Best Healthcare Jobs
U.S. News and World Report ranks physical therapist one of the best healthcare jobs (2022)
Hands-on training
Train at our on-campus Balance, Movement, and Wellness Center, which provides free physical therapy .
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).
Keelin McSweeney, ’20
| BS/DPT“I was really drawn to the small-school-in-the-big-city kind of feel. I’m from a really small town in New Jersey, so I didn't want to be overwhelmed. My professors knew my name, they knew what exams I had going on. I had the same people in most of my classes.” Keelin is one of four friends, known around campus as the “PT Squad,” who have been studying together since freshman year.