Admission (Online Programs

Prior to taking a course for transfer credit at another institution, students must submit a Petition to Transfer Credit form to the Center for Academic Success and Enrichment, which approves or denies the petition. Notification of the decision will be distributed to (1) the student, (2) the program director, (3) the school dean, (4) the Office of the Registrar, and (5) others as appropriate. The student is responsible for requesting that official transcripts be sent to the Office of the Registrar, which will verify the credit and post a grade of TR in the student’s transcript. Official transcripts must be received no later than the add/drop deadline of the subsequent semester. These petitions are reviewed on a case-bycase basis and may take up to two weeks to receive official notification. Students are advised not to enroll in or make payments for non-MCPHS courses without official University approval.

Applications are accepted for the following programs:

Graduate Programs

Doctor of Health Sciences (DHS) Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA) Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (DScPAS) Master of Health Sciences (MHS) Master of Public Health (MPH) Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management (MBA) Master of Science in Health Informatics Master of Science in Clinical Management (MS) Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) Master of Science in Dental Hygiene (MSDH) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (Family Nurse Practitioner) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy Master of Science in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences

Certificate Programs

Advanced Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Advanced Certificate in Mammography Advanced Certificate in Nuclear Medicine Technology Graduate Certificate in Clinical Management Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management Graduate Certificate in Health and Pharmacoepidemiology Graduate Certificate in Health Economics and Outcomes Research Graduate Certificate in Health Policy Graduate Certificate in Oral Health Professions Education Graduate Certificate in Public Health Graduate Certificate in Regulatory Affairs Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner Track) Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Nursing (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)

Postbaccalaureate Programs

Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway (PharmD)

Bridge Programs

RN to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (Family Nurse Practitioner) RN to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) AS to Master of Science in Dental Hygiene (MSDH) AS to Master of Science in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences

Degree Completion Programs

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management Completion Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy Doctor of Acupuncture Completion

Requirements

NOTE: Additional program-specific requirements may be found in the individual program descriptions in this catalog or online at www.mcphs.edu

Candidates for admission to all online graduate and postbaccalaureate programs must have:

• an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and • a TOEFL, ITEP, PTE, MCPHS EPE, Duolingo, or IELTS if English is not the candidate’s primary spoken language. This test requirement may be waived on an individual basis for applicants who have attended all four years of high school in the United States (exclusive of ESL courses) or who have an earned degree (bachelor’s or higher) from a U.S. college or university. (Please refer to the International Applicants section.) Candidates for admission to all online bridge and bachelor’s degree completion programs must have:

• an earned associate degree from an accredited college or university, and; • a TOEFL, ITEP, PTE, MCPHS EPE, Duolingo, or IELTS if English is not the candidate’s primary spoken language. This test requirement may be waived on an individual basis for applicants who have attended all four years of high school in the United States (exclusive of ESL courses) or have an earned degree (bachelor’s or higher) from a U.S. college or university. (Please refer to the International Applicants section.) • Preference is given to those who • have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) with consistent performance of 3.0 or better in prerequisite courses and other subjects related to the major field of study; and • have volunteer, research, or work experience related to the major field of study.

Application

An application for online admission is reviewed when the file is complete. To be considered complete, the applicant’s file will likely require all or some of the following:

Completed application, which may be found online for all programs (http://www.mcphs.edu/apply) • Official reports of TOEFL, ITEP, PTE, MCPHS EPE, Duolingo or IELTS score, if applicable • Letter(s) of recommendation from faculty or work/research supervisors, which solidly support the candidate’s ability to complete coursework successfully in the chosen discipline • Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, including those outside the United States • Successful interview, if requested by Admission Office

The following are requirements for specific program applicants:

• Copy of a valid U.S. pharmacy license is required for Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway program applicants. • Applicants to all online Dental Hygiene programs must provide a copy of current license or proof of successful completion of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination prior to participating in Orientation. • Applicants to all online Medical Imaging programs must provide a current license and successfully completed one of the national certification/registry examinations in a medical imaging or therapeutics modality (AART,

NMTCB, RDMS, CAMRT). • Candidates to the ADN to Master of Science in Nursing Bridge program must have an earned AD from a stateapproved program, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in prelicensure nursing courses, and an RN license to practice nursing. A copy of the license must be provided. • Candidates to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs must have an earned BSN (Bachelor of

Science in Nursing) from an accredited college or university and RN license eligibility. A copy of the license must be provided. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) candidates for admission also must have a cumulative academic grade point average of at least a 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. • Candidates for transfer admission into the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Completion program must have a cumulative academic grade point average of at least 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Candidates also must hold an associate’s degree in a health sciences field and be currently licensed in an area of healthcare. • Candidates for admission to the Doctor of Acupuncture (DAc) Completion program must have satisfactorily completed at least three (3) years of undergraduate-level education (90 semester credits or 135 quarter credits) from an institution accredited or pre-accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of

Education. In considering the acceptance of education and training obtained in foreign countries, credits earned at a foreign educational institution must be validated by a recognized, educational credentials, evaluation service. Prerequisite undergraduate-level education required for admission to the Doctor of

Acupuncture must include chemistry, biology and psychology. In addition, candidates for admission must demonstrate satisfactory completion of a master’s-level program in acupuncture or acupuncture with a

Chinese herbal medicine specialization from an ACAHM accredited/pre-accredited program or institution. • Candidates for the Doctor of Health Sciences program must have an earned master’s degree in healthcare or a related field from a regionally accredited university and a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. • Candidates for the Doctor of Healthcare Administration program must have an earned master’s degree in healthcare, business, or a related field from a regionally accredited university and a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. • Candidates for the Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program must have an earned MPAS (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited university, a 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. Graduate PA’s must submit proof of state licensure (or equivalent) and current NCCPA certification.

For the most up-to-date admission requirements, visit http://www.mcphs.edu.

Transcripts

Transcripts must clearly indicate all credits and grades received and indicate coursework currently in progress. Degree(s) or diploma(s) that have been received, dates awarded, and major courses of study must be clearly noted.

All transcripts must be official and presented in a sealed envelope with the institution’s stamp or a college/university official’s signature on the closure. Photocopies and hand-carried documents not in a sealed, stamped envelope are not accepted. Official transcripts must be received no later than the add/drop deadline of the term of entry.

All applicants—including U.S. citizens and permanent residents—who have academic credentials from countries outside the United States are required to supply additional documents in order to be considered for admission.

Non-U.S. Transcripts

Candidates must submit official transcripts of coursework taken outside the United States to an approved credential evaluation service. Currently approved credential evaluation services are:

World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org https://www.wes.org/partners/credential-evaluation-requirements-for-the-massachusetts-college-of-pharmacy-andhealth-sciences/

and

Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) www.ece.org https://accounts.ece.org/TPO/MCPHS-AF

A course-by-course evaluation is required for foreign transcript evaluation. Photocopies of transcripts and test scores are not accepted. Official transcripts for courses taken outside the United States also must be submitted directly to the Admission Office in addition to the WES or ECE evaluation.

Standardized Tests

Candidates for whom English is not the primary spoken language are required to take the TOEFL, ITEP, PTE, MCPHS EPE, Duolingo, or IELTS. This test requirement may be waived on an individual basis for applicants who have attended all four years of high school in the United States (exclusive of ESL courses) and have scored 480 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section of the SAT, who have completed four years of study in a U.S.-accredited, IB or UK curricula outside the United States where English is the only medium of instruction (exclusive of ESL courses), or who have an earned degree (bachelor’s or higher) from a U.S. college or university. (Please refer to the International Applicants section.)

Recommendations

Letters of recommendation must be sent from the recommender directly to the Admission Office in a sealed envelope with the recommender’s signature over the closure. Personal copies, photocopies, or hand-delivered recommendations that are not in individual sealed, stamped/signed envelopes are not acceptable. Electronic or fax recommendations must be sent directly from the recommender to the Admission Office.

Graduate Transfer of Credit

Transfer credit for graduate-level coursework taken at other accredited institutions may be accepted for transfer toward a student’s degree requirements pending approval of the academic department. Only courses that are clearly relevant