The history of MCPHS dates back to 1823 when it was founded by fourteen Boston-area pharmacists. Not only does this make it the second-oldest pharmacy college in the country, but it's also the oldest higher education institution in the city of Boston.
As its name suggests, MCPHS is best known as a healthcare-focused institution. Its offerings cover the full spectrum of healthcare programs — from comprehensive health science degrees to specialized degrees in dental hygiene, nuclear medicine technology, physician assistant studies, and many more. In fact, one of the biggest draws for students to study at MCPHS is its wealth of specialized online options in the field of healthcare.