Bachelor of Science in Public Health—Physical Therapy Pathway (BS/DPT)
School of Arts and SciencesEarn a combined Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Doctor of Physical Therapy from MCPHS in six years.
The Rewards of an Experiential Education
Your Six-Year 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
Fourth–Sixth Year
- study alongside our highly-skilled faculty at MCPHS–Worcester as you learn to help patients improve their strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and overall wellness
- work directly with patients in a clinical environment at our on-campus Balance, Movement, and Wellness Center, which provides free physical therapy services to patients from the community
- undertake interprofessional educational opportunities, working with other members of a healthcare team
- develop expertise that can be applied to work at community agencies, government institutions, and a variety of other healthcare settings
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.