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Bachelor of Arts in Health Humanities

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) University - Boston Campus

USA,Massachusetts

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 39,240/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

USA, Massachusetts

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1823

Total Students: 7,502 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

179 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in Health Humanities

Program Overview

Develop an in-depth understanding of individual and collective experiences of health and illness by combining communication and critical thinking skills with cultural competencies.

The four-year BA in Health Humanities is the first and only stand-alone health humanities bachelor of arts in New England. This interdisciplinary program, offered at our Boston campus, encompasses a broad variety of health and humanities topics, including literature, philosophy, the arts, history, anthropology, sociology, biology, chemistry, and public health. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to move on to an advanced degree program or a career in public health, healthcare policy, law, education, journalism, or a wide range of healthcare fields.

Program Learning Outcomes

As educated members of society, undergraduates in the health humanities should be able to:

Define the health humanities as an interdisciplinary field of study, including identification of key values, concepts, theories, and methodological approaches;
Knowledgeably apply key values and concepts in the health humanities as an intellectual framework for analyzing and critiquing factors affecting individual and collective experiences of health and illness;
Integrate learned skills and knowledge derived from the study of the humanities, arts, social sciences, and relevant health care disciplines, acquiring the necessary intellectual depth and breadth required for meaningful interdisciplinary perspectives on health and illness as shared human experiences.
Demonstrate proficiency in using disciplinary-appropriate methods for research, critical analysis, creative work, or professional performance.
Integrate learned skills in critical reading and writing to effectively communicate interpretations, conclusions, and recommendations to a range of different audiences; to develop clear, effective, and accurate communication (written, oral, or other relevant media) appropriate to the needs of different audiences and rhetorical situations;
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of different cultural and historical understandings of health, illness, and/or disability, as well as an understanding of social determinants of health and health inequalities;
Demonstrate an ability to engage in long-term cumulative learning in the health humanities, culminating in a research project presented to peers.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 39,240 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) University - Boston Campus

CAD 10,270 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 480.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships and grants are also known as gift aid. This is money that does not need to be repaid. While scholarships can be merit-based or from an outside organization, grants are generally need-based and are calculated based on the information that you submitted on the FAFSA

MCPHS Advantage Scholarship
Boston Merit-Based Scholarships
Worcester / Manchester Merit-Based Scholarships
Other Types of Scholarships and Grants

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.