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Prepare for graduate school in the health professions at the MGH Institute.

The MGH Institute’s Online Prerequisites for the Health Professions provide you with the content and preparation you need to succeed in graduate school. Courses are taught by practicing clinicians and researchers, and examples are drawn from health care.

Anatomy and Physiology • Biology • Chemistry • Communication Sciences and Disorders
Exercise Physiology • Microbiology • Nutrition • Physics • Psychology • Statistics
 
Fall classes begin September 12, 2016
Spring classes begin January 17, 2017

Register for Classes

 
Sean Doherty, online prerequisites student

 

"What I like the most about the IHP's prerequisites is how the online format allows for the interjection of incredibly helpful material. This material includes links to videos and animations of DNA transcription and translation, and interactive games for dialing in the names of all the muscles in the body."

Sean Doherty, MGH Institute Online Prerequisites Student

25
Online courses offered throughout the year
 
100%
Accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
 
15:1
Student to faculty ratio

The IHP Advantage

Faculty-Led Instruction

You will learn from practicing clinicians and researchers who know firsthand how the basic sciences required for admission to graduate school are actually used in clinical practice and research. Learn More...

Health Care Examples

Students consistently tell us they value the health care examples woven throughout the courses. You will read, analyze, discuss and apply this information to understand real-world, health-related issues. Learn More...

High Quality Labs

Because our lab faculty hold PhDs and are active in research or clinical practice, they design laboratory experiences specifically for students preparing for graduate school in the health professions. Learn More...

Learn from Experts

Oksana Berezovska, PhD, Associate Professor
 

Appreciating Chemistry in the Real World

"My goal is to make students understand the scientific concepts behind chemistry, not just memorize formulas. I want students to learn to appreciate chemistry in the real world."  

Dr. Berezovska is a neuroscientist, and chemistry is an intrinsic part of her professional world. This explains why she is the course author and has taught in all of the courses in the MGH Institute’s online chemistry curriculum: Introduction to Chemistry for the Health Sciences, General Chemistry 1, and General Chemistry 2.

Meet more of our faculty

 

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World-Class faculty in health professions education

Online Prerequisites Costs 2016- 2017 Academic Year

Our courses are known for their excellent faculty, small class sizes, and emphasis on how the content directly relates to health care. Register for courses and prepare for your graduate degree today.

2016-17 Tuition Rate: $485 per credit with no additional fees

Cost Information

Outstanding Support and Resources

Responsive Faculty

Our online prerequisites faculty hold regular office hours, facilitate online discussions, and  provide individual support throughout the semester.

Technology Support
Our Office of Information Technology provides a wide range of support to our online students. 
Monday - Thursday: 8AM-8PM
Friday: 8AM-5PM
Saturday: 8AM-4PM
Hours subject to change
 
 
Tutoring

In the online environment, tutoring is provided by content experts via phone, face-to-face meetings, or through other visual media. In “hard science” courses, we offer up to 30 minutes of free tutoring each week with instructor approval.

More Information: Online Prerequisites

FAQs

How much do courses cost?

For the 2016-17 academic year, our online prerequisites cost $485 per credit-hour. A typical 3-credit course costs $1455.

Cost and registration information.

What courses do you offer?

We offer 25 online prerequisistes during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. A few courses, like Chemistry 2 and Physics 2, are not offered every semester, but most of our other courses are. See our list of course offerings that includes a brief description of each course, an overview of the course content (Syllabus Overview), and a link to more information about course faculty.

What support do you offer online students?

Access to faculty, TAs: Each course includes a discussion board titled “Ask the Professor” where you can post questions. Instructors and lab TAs are also available by email and telephone.

Live Q&A: Many of our courses provide you with the opportunity to attend live Q&A sessions with the instructor.

Tutoring: The IHP provides students with up to 30 minutes of free tutoring each week with the approval of the instructor.

What should I consider when deciding to take online prerequisites?

We get a lot of questions like this, so we’ve created a very brief (and free!) guide on “5 Things to Consider When Enrolling in Online Prerequisite Courses for the Health Professions!”

Download the guide.

Is Financial Aid Available?

Financial aid is typically not available for prerequisite courses. However, there are some exceptions, especially for our Speech-Language Pathology prerequisites. Email us for more details.

Q: What are vouchers?

They are a compensation provided by the IHP to employers in lieu of payment for clinical instruction of our students.

Q: How can I use a voucher?

 A voucher can cover the cost of up to three credits. Contact onlineprereqs@mghihp.edu. For more information see our voucher redemption policy or our voucher redemption FAQs.

What if I have more questions!?

You can contact us at any time. We are more than happy to assist you via live chat, email, or phone (617) 724-6362. Please let us know how we can help you!

Labs that Accompany Our Online Coursess

Learn more about how the labs work for our science courses.