MCPHS University Boston

• Established: 1823
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• Students age: from 18 years.
• Number of students: 7074 people
• Language of instruction: English
• Type of study: private university.

For nearly 200 years, the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has been preparing future health leaders. A special focus on healthcare, a broad portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare programs enable the provision of innovative, interprofessional co-education that better prepares students to engage in team-based integrated patient care models in today's healthcare system. Stable relationships with prestigious medical and research institutions in the Longwood Medical District in Boston and throughout New England enable students to gain effective clinical and non-clinical experiences.

MCPHS is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, and the campus is the epitome of innovation. Located in the world renowned Longwood Medical and Academic District, it provides students with opportunities for academic, clinical experience in prestigious medical and research facilities.

The university offers apartment accommodation above academic premises and state-of-the-art laboratories at Treehouse with students from nearby Fenway colleges. Whichever housing option you choose, university-sponsored housing is available to all students.

The university offers over 70 student organizations on the Boston campus - there are many ways to get involved in social life as clubs, communities focus on culture, diversity and religion:

• Asian Student Association
• Black Student Union
• Orthodox Coptic Scholarship
• Catholic Student Association
• Association of Chinese Students and Scholars
• Italian-American Student Organization
• Indian student organization
• Christian Community InterVarsity
• Korean student organization
• La Unidad Latina
• Muslim Student Association
• Pakistani Student Association
• Saudi Student Society.

All incoming international students are represented by 2 International Student Ambassadors (ISAs). ISA are domestic and international students, experts on all MCPHS issues, who are committed to helping international students succeed. Mentors share their own experiences, help foreign students adapt to a new academic and social life. ISA hosts numerous cultural events that provide great opportunities to make new friends.

The International Bureau of Academic Counseling provides personalized services specifically designed for international students: setting academic and career goals, clarifying academic policies, procedures, and adjusting academic schedules to meet individual needs.

Every year, MCPHS hosts Thanksgiving for students who are staying in Boston on vacation. This is a great opportunity to experience a traditional American feast by sampling New England cuisine, including roast turkey, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes.

During CultureFest, international students from over 50 countries come together to share their heritage, culture and cuisine. Activities include dance performances, henna painting, Arabic lessons, and food samples from around the world.

Boston's campus has professional organizations and fun activities both on and off campus, so students have the opportunity to unwind and make friends.

• The Times Higher Education College Rankings for 2018 put MCPHS alumni at the top.
• MCPHS received the highest rating in financial strength and stability from Standard and Poor's (S&P).
• On Money Magazine's 2018 list of Most Transforming Colleges, MCPHS is ranked # 1 in the country.
• 80% of students continue their studies after the first year.
• 100+ programs offered on 3 campuses and online are designed to prepare the next generation of healthcare leaders.
• 7,500 is the average number of institutional vacancies in the Longwood Medical and Academic District each year.
• 5 clinics and on-site centers where students get hands-on experience with real patients.
• Students attended 22,643 patients during one academic year in Manchester, Worcester and online programs.

MCPHS students are professionally oriented, representing the interests of almost all US states and a dozen foreign countries. MCPHS has a diverse student community, offering a wide range of healthcare programs in parallel with an interdisciplinary team approach in modern healthcare settings.

Students have access to in-demand clinical internships and research opportunities, from leading hospitals in central Massachusetts and New Hampshire to the Boston Medical and Academic District. Students gain valuable, hands-on experience in institutions including the # 1 Pediatric Hospital in the country, the leading cancer treatment facility in New England.

The Boston Campus is located in the world renowned Longwood Medical and Academic District.

The Worcester, Massachusetts campus is an opportunity to live and study in an urban center 40 miles west of Boston, a health and education center. The second largest city of New England is home to more than 30,000 students, there are 15 higher educational institutions, dozens of clinics, and several large hospitals. The campus offers modern academic and living spaces.

On campus in Manchester, New Hampshire, graduate, professional and transfer students live in a friendly community conveniently located in the city center.

Clinics and centers for patient practice:

• NESA Acupuncture Center
• Center of vision and vision
• Forsyth, Dental Hygiene Clinic
• Center for balance, movement and health
• Pharmacy program
• Center for Medicinal Information and Natural Products.

Participants in the programs purchase training equipment themselves.

Participants in the 3 Year Accelerated Bachelor Degree Programs course:

• Nursing - $ 381 / semester (last four semesters)
• Oral hygiene equipment - $ 3250 (BS of the first year of study / BS of the second year of study - in the first semester)
• Oral hygiene equipment - $ 325 (second BS course / third BS course - first semester only).

Pre-Professional Phase Rate of PharmD and PA program participants:

• Equipment fee - $ 950 (first semester)
• Pharm Certification - $ 105 (first year)
• Pharm Certification - $ 210 (second year)

For the Doctor of Pharmacy program:

• Pharm Certification - $ 105 (first year, spring)
• Pharm Certification - $ 210 (second year, spring and summer).

For the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program:

• Equipment - 925 (first semester)

For the Doctor of Physical Therapy program:

• Equipment - $ 225 (first year, first semester)
• Equipment - $ 250 (second year, first semester)

For Doctor of Optometry:

• Equipment - $ 1200 / semester (first year)
• Equipment - $ 1040 / semester (second year).

For Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Master of Acupuncture programs:

• Malpractice insurance - $ 100 (first semester)

For the Bachelor of Science Nursing (Postbaccalaureate) program:

• Equipment - $ 3250 (first year postbacc BS / second year BS - first semester)
• Equipment - $ 325 (BS for the second year / BS for the third year - first semester).

For the Bachelor of Science Nursing (Postbaccalaureate) program:

• Nursing - $ 381 / semester (last four semesters).

For the Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner:

• Graduation Extension Fee - $ 1235 / semester.

All applicants must provide the following credentials along with their completed applications:

• Official transcripts from each institution.
• One letter of recommendation. Some programs require additional letters of recommendation.
• Official AP or CLEP scores, if applicable (4 or 5 scores or CLEP scores of 50 or higher must be obtained).
• Proof of proficiency in English if not your first language (language proficiency can be presented with a TOEFL, IELTS or iTEP score report, or with the MCPHS campus language proficiency test).
• Official transcripts from non-US high schools, colleges or universities must also be sent to World Education Services or Education Credential Evaluators for course by course evaluation.

The following programs also require the submission of official GRE scores:

• Pharmacology MS / PhD
• Pharmaceuticals MS / PhD
• Medicinal Chemistry MS / PhD
• Pharmaceutical Economics and Politics PhD
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
• The Doctor of Optometry (OD) program requires an official results report from the GRE or OAT.

Originals of transcripts must be sent directly from the college, university or testing agency in a sealed and signed envelope to the campus admissions office. These documents can be sent to the MCPHS by email or fax.

Successfully complete any full-time MCPHS degree and earn a 100% scholarship to study in one of six online master's degrees, including an MBA in Health Care Management.

The university provides any MCPHS student who successfully completes the full-time MCPHS program a 100% scholarship to study in one of the following 6 part-time programs offered online:

• MBA in Health Care Management
• Master in Public Health
• Master of Science in Health Regulation and Policy
• Master in Health Sciences
• Master of Science in Clinical Research
• Master of Science in Clinical Management.

The MCPHS Advantage Scholarship accelerates the path to success in many areas of health care, and the interdisciplinary team approach is designed to expand educational and professional opportunities.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision