MCPHS University (Boston)

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*Last updated February 20th, 2025

General Information

Mission Statement
The mission of MCPHS PA Boston is to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to participate in and lead interprofessional healthcare teams while providing quality and compassionate medical care to diverse patients across the lifespan.
Unique Program Features
In this full-time, three-year program at our Boston campus, you will study medical and behavioral science in the classroom and our state-of-the-art simulation laboratory. Through collaborative exercises and clinical rotations, you will develop the knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality medical care in a variety of settings. You also will have the opportunity to explore multiple areas of special interest such as emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry,
Curriculum Focus
Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning
Credentials Offered
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Bridge or Dual Degree
Yes
Doctorate Degree Offered
DScPAS: Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Type of Masters Degree
MPAS: Master of Physician Assistant Studies, MPAS: Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Program Length
30 Months
Start Month
September 2026
Estimated Incoming Class Size
100
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Required Onsite Interview
Yes
Types of Interviews
Traditional Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Admission Type
Rolling - Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis

CASPA & Deadlines

CASPA Member
Yes
Upcoming CASPA Cycle
Yes
Application Deadline
09/01/2025
Deadline Requirement
Orange-Complete only: the application has been submitted, payment, all transcripts, and at least two evaluation letters must be received by CASPA by the posted deadline.

Tuition & Deposits

Separate Tuition Rates
No
Tuition
$150,000
Seat Deposit
Yes
Seat Deposit Cost
$750
Refundable Seat Deposit
No

Matriculants

Out of State Students Accepted
Yes
Transfer Students Accepted
No
DACA Status Applicants Considered
Yes
International Applicants Accepted
Yes
Support for Veterans
No information provided

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female
75
Male
14
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
11

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
-
Asian
24
Black or African American
7
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
-
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
2
White
50
Other
-

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score
No information provided
Average Analytical Writing GRE Score
No information provided
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score
No information provided

GRE Average Percentiles

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile
No information provided
Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile
No information provided
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile
No information provided

Requirements

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
3
Types of References Required
No restrictions
Minimum Overall GPA Required
3.00
Minimum Prereq GPA Required
3.00
Minimum Science GPA Required
3
Standardized Test(s) Required
None
Healthcare Experience
Recommended, but not required
Hours Needed
No information provided
Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience
No Requirement
Paid Health Care
Recommended but not required
Volunteer/Community Service Health Care
Recommended but not required
Paid Direct Patient Care
Recommended but not required
Volunteer Direct Patient Care
Recommended but not required
Direct Patient Care Hours Needed
250
Direct Patient Care Time Limit
No Requirement
Other Paid Health Care
Not Required
Other Volunteer Health Care
No information provided
Shadowing a PA
Recommended but not required
Shadowing a Physician
Recommended but not required
Shadowing other health care provider
Recommended but not required
Clinical and/or non-clinical research
Recommended but not required
Virtual Health Care Accepted
No
Virtual Shadowing Accepted
No

Prerequisites

Prereq time limit
10 Years
Human Anatomy
3 Credit(s)
Biology (general)
7 Credit(s), Lab Required
Microbiology
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Chemistry (general)
7 Credit(s), Lab Required
Organic Chemistry
3 Credit(s)
Human Physiology
3 Credit(s)
Statistics
3 Credit(s)
Psychology
3 Credit(s)