October 15, 2009

Clark students have new health sciences options at MCPHS

Colleges collaborate on accelerated degrees in nursing, PA and pharmacy

Clark University and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) have joined to offer Clark students three new program options that will allow those who qualify to pursue accelerated degrees in health sciences.

Clark students who complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology or a related field may be eligible to transfer to MCPHS-Worcester to complete one of the following programs:

16-month Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

MCPHS will accept up to three qualified Clark students into the Nursing Program. Required coursework will include classes in chemistry, biology, math and physics.

24-month Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program

One qualified Clark student who has completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology or a related field at Clark can transfer to MCPHS-Worcester to complete the requirements of the PA Program. Required pre-requisite coursework includes classes in chemistry, biology, math and human development.

Doctor of Pharmacy Program

MCPHS will admit up to five qualified Clark students into the Doctor of Pharmacy Program. Required coursework includes classes in English, biology, chemistry, math, physics, psychology, sociology, economics, history or government and humanities.

Clark students will be able to apply a maximum of eight credit hours toward the prerequisite requirements through transfer coursework or College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credit, with written approval from the Office of Admission at MCPHS.

"We are delighted that this new partnership between the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Clark University will provide new opportunities for Clark students in these fast growing health career fields," said David Angel, Clark University Provost.

"The College's faculty and staff are pleased to enter into this agreement with Clark University," said Michelle Kalis, MCPHS Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. "In a city with so many outstanding hospitals and clinical sites, Worcester is once again proving itself to be a very attractive place to live, learn and remain after graduation."

For more information, contact the Prehealth Program at Clark University, at 508-793-7119, or visit http://www.clarku.edu/departments/prehealth/.

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston's oldest college, is a private, coeducational institution offering graduate, professional and undergraduate degrees in the health sciences. With campuses in Boston, Worcester, and Manchester, New Hampshire, the College enrolls approximately 4,000 students, who are drawn from 35 states and 34 foreign countries, and employs more than 400 faculty and staff.