Cooperative Agreements with Post-Graduate Programs in the Health Sciences
Each of the following agreements reserves a specific number of admissions slots in the program for qualified Stonehill graduates.
Interested students should contact Sheila Barry, the Medical Science Coordinator in the Biology Department.
Chiropractic Medicine
This is an accelerated 7-year program which involves 3 years of study at Stonehill College and 4 years of study at Palmer College of Chiropractic, leading to a B.S. in Biology from Stonehill and a Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College. Accelerated B.S./D.C. Program with Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa.
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Biology and Biochemistry programs meet the requirements necessary for this post-graduate career opportunity; other majors can fulfill the prerequisite courses with careful planning. Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certificate Program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. 13-month program.
Nurse Practitioner
Up to 4 graduates who have successfully completed the pre-requisites will be considered for preferred admission to the Direct Entry Nursing program at Simmons College. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) program at Simmons College, Boston is a 3-year full-time program for undergraduates with a degree in another academic discipline other than nursing leading to an M.S. in nursing and preparation for the NP exam.
Nursing
At least 3 qualified Stonehill graduates who have successfully completed all pre-professional courses requirements will be admitted to the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Worcester, which leads to certification and licensure as a Registered Nurse. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN) accelerated post-baccalaureate program for students who have met all pre-professional course requirements and wish to become registered nurses. 16-month program.
Pharmacy
Three (3) qualified Stonehill graduates will be able to enter this Doctor of Pharmacy program each year. The intensive full-time program is one of only a few institutions in the country that offers this type of accelerated course of study. Doctor of Pharmacy, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Worcester, MA. 34-month program.
Physical Therapy
An agreement with Simmons College facilitates preferred admission for up to 4 students to the graduate physical therapy program after specific requirements have been met. The Doctorate in Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program at Simmons College, Boston, is a 3-year program for those who have a degree in a field other than physical therapy.
Physician Assistant (PA)
A minimum of 3 Stonehill graduates who meet established criteria will be admitted to each of these programs.
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston, MA. 30-month program.
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Worcester, MA. 24-month program.