简体中文
EnglishWhat Fields of Study and Degree Programs Does MCPHS Offer?
Updated
MCPHS offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs across more than two dozen health- and life-sciences fields, available both in person and online. If you are trying to decide whether the college has a program that matches your career direction, the fastest path is to start with the field that fits your goal—nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, physician assistant studies, and many others—then narrow to the specific degree level you need.
How the program catalog is organized
MCPHS groups its offerings by Fields of Study rather than by a single school or department list. According to the college, you can choose from 100+ programs spanning more than two dozen distinct health- and life-sciences fields.
That structure matters for how you search:
- By field first. If you know the profession you want (for example, nursing or optometry), browse the field page to see every degree level available in that area.
- By level second. Undergraduate and graduate programs sit within the same fields, so the same subject area may offer multiple entry points depending on where you are starting.
- By format. Programs are offered in person and online, so format is a filter you can apply after identifying the field and level.
Example fields named by MCPHS
The college highlights several fields directly. These illustrate the range from direct patient care to specialized practice:
| Field | What the role involves, per MCPHS |
|---|---|
| Nursing | Dozens of career opportunities; each role has a direct impact on care quality and patient outcomes |
| Occupational Therapy | Helping people of all ages with physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges |
| Optometry | Primary medical professionals dedicated to the health of the eye |
| Physician Assistant Studies | A profession with substantial impact on patients' health and well-being |
These are examples, not the full list—the college describes more than two dozen fields in total, so fields beyond these four are part of the catalog.
Undergraduate vs. graduate programs
MCPHS states it offers "a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in health and life sciences." The distinction matters for your application path:
- Undergraduate programs are the entry point if you are beginning your college education or transferring without a prior degree in the field.
- Graduate programs are for students who already hold a bachelor's degree and want advanced or professional training.
- The same field can appear at both levels, so confirm the specific program level rather than assuming a field is only offered once.
Professional and continuing education
Beyond degree programs, MCPHS offers professional education programs designed for organizations and their employees to stay current in health and life sciences. If you are already working and looking to upskill rather than earn a full degree, this is a separate track from the undergraduate and graduate catalog.
How to find your specific program
- Go to the Fields of Study section of the MCPHS site.
- Identify the field that matches your intended career.
- Within that field, check which degree levels and formats are offered.
- If you want to see the campus and programs in person, MCPHS holds undergraduate open houses—the site lists a Boston Undergraduate Fall Open House on October 25 or November 14, where you can meet students, faculty, and admissions counselors and see classrooms and labs.
A note on fit
MCPHS describes itself as a dedicated life sciences and healthcare university. If your interest sits outside health and life sciences, the catalog is unlikely to match. If your goal is a healthcare or life-sciences career, the breadth—100+ programs across more than two dozen fields—means the main task is narrowing rather than searching from scratch. Start with the profession, confirm the degree level, then check whether the format (in person or online) works for you.