MGH Institute of Health Professions

Find your place in the future of healthcare!

We are a graduate school born out of world-class hospitals, founded in 1977 by Massachusetts General Hospital and the only degree-granting affiliate of Mass General Brigham.

The health professions are our only areas of focus—including research-driven clinical degrees, programs for non-clinical professionals, and continuing professional development as well as strategic partnerships with healthcare institutions. That unique focus is what motivates us, binds us, and brings us together around a shared purpose: to advance careers and care, together.

It takes a special kind of person to choose a career in healthcare. But to keep advancing, to stay a step ahead of the changes, to strive to make a positive impact on the lives of those around us, and work tirelessly to improve the system for the greater good—that takes an even more uncommon dedication. We invite you to explore the Institute and imagine the role you could play in joining us to advance healthcare for all.

Mission Statement:

As an independent, interprofessional graduate school of health sciences, MGH Institute of Health Professions prepares health professionals and scientists to advance care for a diverse society through leadership in education, clinical practice, research, and community engagement.

General Information:

• Not-for-profit health professions graduate school founded in 1977 by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)
• Incorporated in 1985 as a subsidiary of MGH; 18-member independent Board of Trustees
• The only degree-granting affiliate of Mass General Brigham
• Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and profession-specific accrediting agencies. Approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education
• Chronicle of Higher Education Great College to Work For: 2010–2019, 2021
• Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity winner: 2017-2022

Facilities:

• Located in historic Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston
• State-of-the-art interactive classrooms/labs programs
• 181,000 square feet of space in 7 buildings
• Wide variety of online and in-person professional development and prerequisite course offerings
• Entry-level graduate programs top-ranked by U.S. News & World Report
• More than 450 clinical affiliations at Mass General Brigham sites and other leading hospitals, community health centers, clinical sites, and educational institutions
• Wide variety of online and in-person professional development and prerequisite course offerings

The MGH Institute of Health Professions School of Nursing prepares compassionate and exemplary nurse professionals who are on the forefront of change in health care. We offer two paths into nursing, as well as several options for Baccalaureate-prepared nurses to earn an advanced degree or certification. Join our 150-year tradition of preparing the next generation of nurses.

Faculty & Staff:

• 13:1 Average student/faculty ratio
• 143 FTE Faculty
• 129 FTE Staff
• 15 FTE Senior Administrators
• 70% Faculty with doctoral or terminal degree

Accreditation:

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master’s degree program in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice program at MGH Institute of Health Professions is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 665 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, phone: 202-887-6791. Accreditation expires 2024.

The MGH Institute of Health Professions School of Nursing Prelicensure and Direct Entry Programs are approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

An innovative education solely dedicated to the health professions. An unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare careers, advancing healthcare for all.

In addition to your transcripts, supplemental application materials including those listed below may be required.

• Required Minimum GPA: 2.7
• Evidence of English Proficiency:
• TOEFL (internet-based): 89;
• IELTS: 6.5
• International Transcript (completed by NACES-approved evaluator): Required
• Essay: Required
• Letter of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation required
• Other Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited US institution.
• Prerequisite coursework with a grade of C+ or higher and within the last seven years.
• Chemistry (no lab) 3 credits
• Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 (no lab) 3 credits
• Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 (no lab) 3 credits
• Microbiology (no lab) 3 credits
• Human Nutrition 3 credits
• Statistics 3 credits

For additional information on admission requirements, kindly contact our admissions counsellor!