Bachelor in Pre-Physical Therapy Studies (Bachelor's)

At MCPHS University, tuition comes to 37,620 USD per year.

This program combines a three-year bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences with a three-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Students complete foundational coursework in medical sciences, health policy, and clinical practice at the Boston campus. Upon meeting GPA and course requirements, they advance directly into the DPT program at the Worcester campus. The pathway allows students to earn both degrees in six years instead of the traditional seven.

Focus areas include Physical Therapy, Health Sciences, Clinical Practice, Healthcare Policy, Research Analysis, Healthcare Informatics.

The program requires 120 credits for the BS degree, with 16 credits completed during the first year of the DPT program. Students complete three years of undergraduate study followed by three years of DPT coursework.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the physical therapist licensing examination and pursue careers as licensed physical therapists in clinical settings.

Applicants must maintain an overall and science GPA of 3.2 by the end of their third undergraduate year. Required courses include PHY 270, PHY 274, BIO 110, BIO 210, and BIO 345 with a grade of at least C. Students may repeat one course once.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, six-year duration with a three-year undergraduate phase followed by a three-year DPT phase. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 85% of applicants.

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, now known as MCPHS University, focuses its academic work on health and life sciences. Its programs range from undergraduate study to graduate degrees and professional education. Students can choose from more than 100 programs across more than two dozen fields, including pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, acupuncture, dental hygiene, public health, medical and molecular biology, and premedical health studies.

Learning combines classrooms, laboratories, and clinics with professional experiences. Faculty members work across areas such as psychology, acupuncture, public health, and graphic medicine, while research includes pregnancy-induced hypertension and other health-related topics. Students may also take part in technology-focused projects addressing challenges identified by local community health centers. Professional education programs provide flexible options for organizations and employees seeking further study in health and life sciences.

MCPHS has campuses in Boston, Worcester, and Manchester, New Hampshire. The Boston campus offers access to a city setting, with events including a campus life fair, career fairs, and welcome activities for new students. Students and families can work with the university on financial planning, and financial aid is available to many students. Across its campuses, MCPHS offers an academic environment centered on teaching, student success, health care, and efforts to create a healthier, more equitable world.