Health Sciences Field
Build the interdisciplinary scientific foundation you need in the biological and psycho-social aspects of health, disease, and treatment to pursue a wide variety of careers in the healthcare.
Investigate the Many Facets of a Healthcare Career
The Value of a Degree in Health Sciences
Health sciences prepares you for a broad range of healthcare careers.
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) — Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles.
Health unit or patient care coordinator — Serve as the liaison between patients and healthcare providers and ensure administrative operations run efficiently in a clinical setting such as a hospital, clinic, or doctor’s office.
Healthcare clinical pathways — Complete the pre-requisite requirements to transfer to a range of clinical programs at MCPHS such as acupuncture, dental hygiene, diagnostic medical imaging, nursing, physical therapy, or occupational therapy.
Internships at the World’s Top Hospitals.
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IN THE COUNTRY FOR VALUEA study by Georgetown University has ranked MCPHS as the third best institution in the U.S. for the economic value it provides for its students
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MCPHS is the oldest college in Boston
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Major in Health Sciences at MCPHS
As a university dedicated to health and life sciences, MCPHS immerses you in a community with deep expertise in almost every facet of healthcare. Our partnerships with premier medical institutions enable you to build significant experience and make valuable connections. You also can transfer credits from a Massachusetts community college to complete your degree or pursue a master’s or doctorate in health sciences.