Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Submitting your application is the first step in determining your transfer courses and curriculum pathway.

To complete your application, you need:   

• A completed application form
• A brief personal statement
• Transcripts from prior institutions (unofficial are acceptable)

Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed by our team within 15 business days. After that review, you can expect to receive: 

• A transfer equivalency report detailing how your prior coursework aligns with the BSHS degree
• A curriculum plan specific to you and your academic track
• A projected time to completion and tuition if you were to pursue this degree full time or part time. 
   

We are committed to ensuring that students graduating from our BSHS have a foundation in general education to prepare you for work across the healthcare setting. 40 general education credits are required to be aligned with the minimums in each category:  

All general education coursework must be complete prior to matriculating in the BSHS program. 

A review of your prior coursework to ensure alignment with our general education requirements will occur once you submit an application. If you have any outstanding content areas, our team will let you know and also provide you some options for completing those requirements. Many students can complete these options within our non-degree Online Prerequisites Program at a discounted rate.

Standardized tests are required only for learners who need to demonstrate English language proficiency.

TOEFL/ IELTS

The language of instruction and clinical education at the MGH Institute is English and a high level of proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.  Applicants who have not completed either an undergraduate or graduate program where English is the language of instruction must demonstrate English Language proficiency as part of your application to the MGH Institute of Health Professions.  If you have questions about the language requirements, please contact the Office of Admissions.

• Applicants who are citizens of Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Great Britain, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, Guyana, an Anglophone country of Africa, or an English-speaking country of the Caribbean are not required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.
• Applicants who are candidates for graduation from an accredited degree-granting program in the United States or at an English-speaking school in one of the countries listed above are also not required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. Acceptance to the IHP will be contingent upon successful completion of this degree prior to matriculation.

Please note that in some circumstances, demonstrating English language proficiency may be required by the academic program even if you are a citizen of a country in which the (or one of the) national language(s) is English. Decisions about the need for TOEFL or IELTS scores are at the discretion of the academic program to which you are applying in coordination with the department of OES.

The IHP accepts either the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The test must have been taken within two years of the application deadline and official score reports are required. The minimum TOEFL (internet-based) score accepted is 89 and the minimum IELTS score accepted is 6.5.  

• To forward your TOEFL score please contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS).  The MGH Institute of Health Professions code is 3513.
• For IELTS, a Test Report Form may be mailed to MGH Institute of Health Professions and score information will be verified by the IHP directly. You may designate up to 5 schools to receive Test Report Forms at the time you register for the test.  To request additional Test Report Forms, contact your test center.

Please contact the Office of Admissions if you have any questions about the MGH Institute’s English Language requirements. 

Personal Statement

The application requires a brief personal statement that you’ll submit as a supplementary document.

Your personal statement should be approximately 400-600 words and highlight your motivations for completing your bachelor's degree. In your statement, consider reflecting on your academic and professional journey so far, the challenges you've overcome, and the goals you hope to achieve with this degree. You could address:  

• What inspired you to return to complete your degree at this point in your life?
• How have your personal, academic, or professional experiences prepared you for this next step?
• What skills, knowledge, or perspectives do you hope to gain from this program?
• How do you envision this degree helping you achieve your future career and personal aspirations?

Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation are NOT required for application.

Application review, equivalency determination, and admissions decisions can all be made based on unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to starting the program.

Unofficial Transcripts

What are they? 
Unofficial transcripts are copies of your academic record that show the courses you took and the grades you earned. They are not signed, sealed, or sent directly from your school; they are for your personal use.

Where to access: 
Most colleges and universities let you download your unofficial transcript for free through the student portal (the website where you log in to view grades, register for classes, or pay bills).

What if I don’t have access? 
If you can’t log in to your old student portal, try contacting the Registrar’s Office or Student Records Office of your former school. They can usually re-establish access to the portal or email you a copy.

Official Transcripts

What are they? 
Official transcripts are the certified, sealed versions of your academic record. These must come directly from your previous school to our admissions office; you cannot just print and send them yourself.

Where to access: 
You can usually request official transcripts through your school’s student portal, or directly from the Registrar’s Office or Student Records Office. Some schools also use third-party services (like Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse) to send transcripts electronically.

What if I don’t have access? 
If your school has closed or you can’t find how to request official transcripts, check the state’s Department of Education or licensing board website. They often provide instructions for how to get records from closed schools. Our admissions office can also guide you through this process.

International Applicants
Applicants that have earned a degree from a non-US institution are required to submit a course-by-course credential evaluation from one of the following NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) members: Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc., SpanTran: The Evaluation Company, World Education Services (WES), or the Center for Educational Documentation. If you earned your bachelor's degree outside of the U.S. this credential evaluation must document minimum equivalency of a US baccalaureate degree or higher.