the mcphs guide to healthcare professions

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)

offers more than 70 innovative degree and certificate programs

in a wide range of healthcare fields.

This handy guide will allow you to identify some of the many

types of healthcare professionals who get their start here.

You’ll find out a little about who they are and what they do.

And you might even find yourself.

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School of Arts and Sciences

BS in Premed and Health Studies, four years medical school, additional years residency

$190,000-$300,000+ USD

The anesthesiologist is the doctor in

charge of prescribing and administering

the appropriate anesthesia, and

monitoring patients’ life functions during

surgical procedures. A flawless command

of chemistry and physiology, great

sensitivity to detail, and a desire to help

others are a few of the traits that make

the anesthesiologist successful in this

fascinating specialty.

ANESTHESIOLOGIST


BS in Chemistry, MS in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

$53,000-$99,000 USD

It can be said that chemistry is the core of

science. So chemists can apply their education

in countless ways, and in endless exciting

settings. Industry, medicine, government,

and academia are just a few areas that rely on

chemists to bring their love of problem solving

and their mastery of this fundamental scientific

pillar. In healthcare, the pharmaceutical

chemist deals with chemical reactions

and how they relate to the composition,

application, and effectiveness of drugs.

CHEMIST


BS in Medical and Molecular Biology*

$49,000-$71,000 USD

This healthcare professional specializes in uncovering

vital medical information from the analysis of tissue,

blood, and other body fluids. The role of this scientist is

critical in countless medical specialties including virology,

bacteriology, immunology, and toxicology. The clinical

laboratory scientist’s expertise is counted on every day

by doctors and other clinical practitioners in confirming

or ruling out important diagnoses. So he or she strives for

pinpoint accuracy, and obviously can’t be squeamish about

working with blood (among other things)!

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST

* Additional pathways include Pathologists’ Assistant, Forensic Science, Histotechnology.

BS in Premed and Health Studies, four additional years dental school

$108,000-$200,000 USD

Apart from a strong desire to care for

others and a fascination with oral health,

the dentist possesses the manual

dexterity, depth perception, exquisite eye

for detail, and ability to think and visualize

in 3D that make his or her healthcare

specialty possible. A love of science,

a love of learning, and a love of seeing

people smile drive the dentist in this

challenging, fulfilling pursuit.

DENTISTSchool of Arts and Sciences

BS in Health Psychology.MS , PsyD, or PhD in psychology needed to give therapy.

$51,000-$89,000 USD

Somebody with a specialty in health psychology

focuses on the many ways our thoughts, actions,

and emotions influence our overall health.

A caring and understanding problem solver with

strong interpersonal skills, the health psychologist

treats without even picking up a stethoscope.

Apart from therapy, those with a background in the

field are often seen helping people quit smoking,

manage stress, master relaxation techniques,

and otherwise stick to healthy lifestyles.

HEALTH PSYCHOLOGISTSchool of Arts and Sciences


BS in Premed and Health Studies, four years medical school, additional years residency

$130,000-$300,000+ USD

The medical doctor is selflessly dedicated to

healing and maintaining health. Compassionate,

personable, and empathetic, but also a critical

thinker and problem solver unswayed by

pressure, the MD applies seemingly infinite

knowledge and expertise to the care of others.

Motivated by a deep desire to serve and a

constant hunger for new learning, the medical

doctor works tirelessly in innumerable healthcare

specialties and settings.

MEDICAL DOCTOR

School of Arts and SciencesSchool of Arts and Sciences

Three years Premed and Health Studies, four years at MCPHS–Worcester

for Doctor of Optometry

$78,000-$132,000 USD

Fascinated and inspired by the power of

vision, the optometrist is dedicated to

preserving our most precious sense. Skilled

in math and science, and with a hands-on

approach to his or her specialty, the

optometrist gets genuine fulfillment out

of helping others see the world as clearly

as possible. A good mind for business and

strong interpersonal skills often land the

optometrist in a successful private setting.

OPTOMETRIST


Three years Premed and Health Studies, three years Master of Physician Assistant Studies

program at MCPHS

$82,000-$114,000 USD

Like a physician, the physician assistant is

dedicated to treating the sick and injured,

and has great sensitivity, compassion, and skill.

Efficient, detail-oriented, and an incredible

multi-tasker, the physician assistant does

it all, including examining and treating

patients, ordering tests and interpreting

results, prescribing medication, diagnosing,

maintaining complete records, and supporting

the physician in countless other ways.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT


Three years Premed, Health Sciences, or Health Psychology; three years at MCPHS–Worcester

for Doctor of Physical Therapy

$68,000-$96,000 USD

The physical therapist loves to get people back on

their feet. Propelled by a desire to preserve health

and prevent injury, the therapist uses a strong

command of physiology to help others remain active

and fit, and to live as well as possible. Physical

therapists are friendly, energetic, motivating,

positive, and approachable. Often seen in

private practice, they typically have good

business sense as well.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST


BS in Premed and Health Studies or BS in Medical and Molecular Biology, four years podiatry school

$80,000-$177,000 USD

A doctor of podiatric medicine is dedicated to

helping others live productive lives by diagnosing

and treating disorders of the foot, ankle, and leg

structures. A genuine fascination with anatomy

and deep knowledge of the mechanics of the

human body are necessary to pursue a career in

this unique and interesting specialty. The podiatrist

possesses great universal medical knowledge in

addition to a focus on the delicate and intricate

workings of the lower extremities, and is motivated

by a desire to literally get people on their feet—

and help keep them there.

PODIATRIST



BS in Public Health / Master of Public Health (MPH)also available at MCPHS Online

$71,000-$118,000 USD

A rare and extremely valuable member of the healthcare

pantheon, someone with a degree in Public Health

uses a fusion of biological, behavioral, and social

science expertise to contribute to the maintenance

and protection of the population’s health. A love of

science and a strong duty to community motivate

those with this unique training to work in innumerable

diverse capacities, including environmental science,

public health policy, health promotion, healthcare

administration, medicine, law, and

even politics.

PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALISTSchool of Arts and Sciences


BS in Premed and Health Studies, four yearsvet school, additional years residency

$68,000-$115,000 USD

The veterinarian loves animals and is dedicated to

their health and welfare. A deep interest in science

and nature, an understanding of human-animal

relationships, and a vast command of physiology

coupled with a disarming, sensitive presence set

the veterinarian apart in the healthcare world.

The vet possesses a gift for observation and an

ability to identify minute subtleties in the diagnosis

and treatment of patients that can’t say what’s

bothering them.

VETERINARIAN

Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene

BS in Dental Hygiene,* MS in Dental Hygiene, and graduate certificate in Oral Health Professions

Education available through MCPHS Online

$59,000-$85,000 USD

A meticulous, skilled professional with a

passion for maintaining oral health, the dental

hygienist is a key member of the dental

healthcare team. A keen eye, a sensitive

touch, unnerving attention to detail, and a

borderline obsession with cleanliness and

hygiene are just a few of the traits that define

the dental hygienist. Hygienists are also often

seen doing disease screening, reviewing

x-rays, and collaborating with dentists.

DENTAL HYGIENIST

* This is an accelerated degree program at MCPHS. Students enrolled in acceleratedprograms complete a bachelor of science degree in three years instead of four.

School of Medical Imaging & Therapeutics

BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography*

$55,000-$79,000 USD

The sonographer uses high-tech imaging

equipment to look inside patients and also

has the interpersonal skills to put them at

ease. The ultrasound field is ever expanding,

with specialties including OB-GYN, abdominal,

vascular, pediatric, and even therapeutic.

Sensitivity, approachability, curiosity, and a

disarming personality, plus a love of technology

and a genuine desire to help people are some

of the traits the sonographer exhibits.

MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER


BS in Magnetic Resonance Imaging*

$55,000-$77,000 USD

Magnetic resonance imaging is one of

the most powerful and fascinating

techniques for seeing inside the human

body. And the MRI tech utilizes this

amazing, noninvasive tool every day to

aid in providing healthcare. The MRI tech

has great interest in physiology and an

awareness of internal body structures,

plus a love of computers, an ability to

follow instruction flawlessly, and great

interpersonal skills.

MRI TECHNOLOGIST



BS in Nuclear Medicine Technology*

$61,000-$85,000 USD

With warmth, empathy, and an easygoing

manner, the nuclear medicine technologist

relies on one of the strongest forces in nature

to help diagnose and treat others. A love and

understanding of math and science and a

love of computers, along with acute spatial

awareness and the manual dexterity to work

in fine detail, make the nuclear medicine

technologist and his or her rapidly expanding

specialty a vital asset in the realm of healthcare.

NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST



BS in Radiation Therapy*

$64,000-$97,000 USD

Radiation therapists are known for their

compassion and sensitivity when working

with patients, coupled with the technical

knowhow to safely and effectively

administer the powerful forces of radiation

in the treatment of cancer. Excellent

communication skills, critical thinking, and

adherence to safety standards are key as

the radiation therapist helps to improve

quality of life and health outcomes for

patients every day.

RADIATION THERAPIST




BS in Radiography*

$45,000-$68,000 USD

With a deep fascination for what’s inside, this

compassionate, warm, conversationally skilled

member of the healthcare team handles very

sensitive but also large, heavy pieces of

equipment with grace and ease. Despite having

one of the more physically demanding roles in

healthcare, the radiographer has a disarming,

friendly presence and is much more comfortable

in an energetic, hands-on setting than sitting

at a desk.

RADIOGRAPHER

BS in Nursing;* MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, or

Teaching and Learning Concentrationavailable at MCPHS Online

$54,000-$81,000 USD

Caring, compassionate, and with a deep

commitment to heal and ease suffering, the

nurse thrives in a complex, dynamic, fast-

moving healthcare environment. Warm and

empathetic, but also highly intelligent, vital,

and critical-acting, registered nurses provide

all degrees of expert care in countless

specialties, for people of all ages, in all

communities, and are indispensable pillars

of the healthcare world.

NURSE

School of Nursing

* This is an accelerated degree program at MCPHS. Students enrolled in accelerated programs complete a bachelor of science degree in three years instead of four.

School of Pharmacy

BS in Biomedical Informatics

$42,000-$115,000 USD

Bioinformatics scientists discover, analyze,

and apply information at the genetic, molecular,

and cellular levels, and use it to solve problems

in molecular biology. Both bioinformatics

analysts and programmers live and breathe

computers—and they appropriately have an

undying fascination with the human body’s

genetic programming as well.

BIOINFORMATICS ANALYST/PROGRAMMER

School of Arts and SciencesSchool of Pharmacy

BS in Pharmacology and Toxicology, BS in Pharmaceutical Science, or MS in Pharmaceutical Science

$55,000-$111,000 USD

A drug development researcher is responsible for

carrying out various tests on new drugs that are in

development stages. Pharm Sci majors will focus on

engineering the right drugs for specific conditions,

while professionals with a Pharm Tox background study

how drugs react with the body. For both, a love and

understanding of chemistry is vital, along with knowledge

of biological systems, a keen eye for accuracy, and a

commitment to helping others through the testing

and perfecting of new medications.

DRUG DEVELOPMENTRESEARCHER

School of Pharmacy

BS in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business at MCPHS with accelerated MBA pathway option through UMass Boston*

$52,000-$108,000 USD, plus perks

The pharmaceutical sales representative or

healthcare marketer is a driven, self-motivated,

goal-oriented achiever. Committed to hard work

and exceeding expectations, this fast-moving,

vital professional uses intelligence, organizational

prowess, and sharp communication skills to

build and maintain lucrative and successful

business relationships. Can be seen marketing,

managing, consulting, and even pursuing further

education in regulatory affairs.

PHARMACEUTICAL MARKETER

School of Arts and SciencesSchool of Pharmacy

Six-year Doctor of Pharmacy

$106,000-$138,000 USD

Inquisitive, patient, and detail-oriented,

the pharmacist is a logical, trustworthy

problem solver with a desire to help others

through an expert command of chemistry.

The most visible of healthcare professionals,

pharmacists have great people skills and

are often seen educating patients about

medication interactions and side effects.

Beyond pharmacies in every community,

they are often found engaging in product

safety evaluation, clinical research, drug

development, consulting, and teaching.

PHARMACIST


The School of Arts and Sciences offers academic programs that prepare students for immediate employment

or graduate and professional degree programs in the healthcare field. The school also provides the general

education core curriculum required of all students.

Anesthesiologist (BS in Premed and Health Studies, four years medical school, additional years residency)

Chemist (BS in Chemistry, MS in Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (BS in Medical and Molecular Biology)

Dentist (BS in Premed and Health Studies, four additional years dental school)

Health Psychologist (BS in Health Psychology. MS, PsyD, or PhD in psychology needed to give therapy.)

Medical Doctor (BS in Premed and Health Studies, four years medical school, additional years residency)

Optometrist (Three years Premed and Health Studies, four years at MCPHS–Worcester for Doctor of Optometry)

Physical Therapist (Three years Premed, Health Sciences, or Health Psychology, three years at MCPHS–Worcester for

Doctor of Physical Therapy)

Physician Assistant (Three years Premed and Health Studies, three years Master of Physician Assistant Studies program at MCPHS)

Podiatrist (BS in Premed and Health Studies or BS in Medical and Molecular Biology, four years podiatry school)

Public Health Specialist (BS in Public Health; Master of Public Health (MPH) also available at MCPHS Online)

Veterinarian (BS in Premed and Health Studies, four years vet school, additional years residency)

Dental Hygienist (BS in Dental Hygiene*)

Master of Science in Dental Hygiene (available through MCPHS Online)

Oral Health Professions Educator (graduate certificate available through MCPHS Online)

The Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene offers undergraduate and graduate-level programs for students seeking

to pursue or further their education in the dental hygiene field. Students who attend the School at our Boston

campus receive clinical instruction in the state-of-the-art Dr. Esther M. Wilkins Dental Hygiene Clinic to

enhance delivery of high-quality oral healthcare services to the public.

Our accelerated bachelor’s degree program offers a fast track to an exciting career as a dental hygienist.

The year-round, 33-month program means you’ll be fully immersed in learning the knowledge and skills

needed to provide safe and effective oral health care. And MCPHS will get you into the workforce sooner.

Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene


The School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics offers programs that enable students to be educated

utilizing the latest technological advances. With state-of-the-art laboratory and classroom facilities, and clinical

internship opportunities in New England’s premier healthcare institutions, MCPHS students are well prepared

to enter the field in their chosen area of expertise.

Our accelerated bachelor’s degree programs offer a fast track to an exciting career as a medical imaging and

therapeutic professional. The year-round, 32- to 36-month programs mean you’ll be fully immersed in learning

the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe and effective, compassionate healthcare. And MCPHS will

get you into the workforce sooner.

Medical Sonographer (BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography*)

MRI Technologist (BS in Magnetic Resonance Imaging*)

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (BS in Nuclear Medicine Technology*)

Radiation Therapist (BS in Radiation Therapy*)

Radiographer (BS in Radiography*)


* This is an accelerated degree program at MCPHS University. Students enrolled in accelerated programs complete a bachelor of science degree in three years instead of four.

School of Nursing

The School of Nursing offers programs designed to meet the growing demand for registered nurses who

are educated in a bachelor of science or master’s-level degree program. The programs offer superb clinical

opportunities, state-of-the-art facilities, and classroom instruction by the profession’s top educators.

Our accelerated bachelor’s degree program offers a fast track to an exciting career as a registered

nurse. The year-round, 32-month program means you’ll be fully immersed in learning the knowledge

and skills needed to provide safe and effective nursing care. And MCPHS will get you into the

workforce sooner.

Nurse (BS in Nursing*)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Master of Science in Nursing available through MCPHS Online)

Nurse Educator (Master of Science in Nursing, Teaching and Learning Concentration available through MCPHS Online)

Family Nurse Practitioner (Master of Science in Nursing available through MCPHS Online)


The School of Pharmacy is recognized for excellence, innovation, and a learner-centered approach to

pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical science education. The School offers undergraduate, master’s,

and graduate certificate programs in specialized areas of study within the pharmaceutical field.

Bioinformatics Analyst/Programmer (BS in Biomedical Informatics)

Drug Development Researcher (BS in Pharmacology and Toxicology, BS in Pharmaceutical Science, or MS in Pharmaceutical Science)

Pharmaceutical Marketer (BS in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business at MCPHS with accelerated MBA pathway option

through UMass Boston*)

Pharmacist (Six-year Doctor of Pharmacy)

School of Pharmacy

* MBA pathway includes four years at MCPHS and additional years at UMass Boston for degree completion.

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