Technology Requirements
At MCPHS, technology is meant to assist you in your academic journey, not hinder your success. To provide you with the most robust learning environment, we have identified a guideline for ensuring you have the best experience. Before the start of classes, please be sure to check our technology requirements below and ensure that your computer or laptop meets our minimum requirements. Additional software may be required by your course instructors and will vary by semester, so please be sure to consult your course syllabus at the start of each term.
Please note: While an iPad, Chromebook or other similar tablet may be a useful tool for note-taking or other tasks, a laptop computer is still required to accommodate the various testing tools used in classes.
Windows PC
| Specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
Processor | 2.0 GHz Intel i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 | Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 or Higher |
Operating System | Windows® 10* or Windows® 11 | Windows® 11 |
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB or higher |
Browser | Firefox 134+ (Auto-update turned on) Google Chrome 137+ (Auto-update turned on) Microsoft Edge 133+ (Auto-update turned on) | Firefox 139+ (Auto-update turned on) Google Chrome 137+ (Auto-update turned on) Microsoft Edge 137+ (Auto-update turned on) |
Internet Connection | Broadband (cable or FIOS/Fiber) - 25mbps download speed Wireless 802.11n card | Broadband (cable or FIOS/Fiber) - 50mbps+ download speed Wireless 802.11n/AC compatible card |
Hardware | 250 GB | 250 GB or Higher |
Software | Microsoft Office 2021 Anti-virus software | MS Office 365 (Free download through MCPHS Office 365 portal) Windows Security Anti-virus software |
Plug-ins | VLC Media Player | BLACKBOARD BROWSER CHECKER |
Peripherals | Speaker & Microphone or Headset Webcam | Speaker & Microphone or Headset Webcam |
*Windows® 10 will be discontinued and end servicing after October 14th, 2025. To get the latest software updates, security patches, and more technical support, please use the PC Health Check app to see if it can be downloaded to Windows® 11. We do strongly recommend installing the latest Windows® operating system.
Apple MacBook
| Specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel Core i5 or Apple M1 | Intel Core i7 or Apple M1 or Higher |
Operating System | macOS (11) Big Sur | macOS (12+) Monterey or Higher |
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB or higher |
Browser | Firefox 134+ (Auto-update turned on) Google Chrome 137 (Auto-update turned on) Safari 15 | Firefox 139+ (Auto-update turned on) Google Chrome 137+ (Auto-update turned on) Safari 16+ |
Internet Connection | Broadband (cable or FIOS/Fiber) - 25mbps download speed Wireless 802.11n card | Broadband (cable or FIOS/Fiber) - 50mbps+ download speed Wireless 802.11n/AC compatible card |
Hardware | 250 GB | 250 GB or Higher |
Software | Microsoft Office 2021 Anti-virus software | MS Office 365 (Free download through MCPHS Office 365 portal) Latest AVAST ANTIVIRUS |
Plug-ins | VLC Media Player | BLACKBOARD BROWSER CHECKER |
Peripherals | Speaker & Microphone or Headset Webcam | Speaker & Microphone or Headset Webcam |
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