Graduate School Pathways in Science and Health Professions
Direct Graduate Pathways Available at Simmons
Direct entry enrollment pathways exist in the following internal graduate programs here at Simmons University. See each program for requirements.
- Simmons University 3+3 accelerated track
Simmons students on the 3+3 track matriculate directly into our DPT program from the Health and Exercise Science major following completion of their 3rd year - Simmons University 4+3 traditional track
Simmons students on the 4+3 track matriculate directly into our DPT program from the Health and Exercise Science major following completion of their 4th year
Simmons University 4+1 Health and Exercise Science - Nutrition and Health Promotion
Simmons students in the 4+1 track matriculate directly into our MS nutrition program from the Health and Exercise Science major
Master’s of Public Health (MPH) : Online
As part of the Simmons Edge Program, you can matriculate directly into our MPH program from any major (a science major is a plus), and begin taking MPH Graduate courses during your 4th year
Masters of Science in Behavior Analysis (MsBA)
As part of the Simmons Edge Program, you can matriculate directly into our MsBA program from any major (a science major is a plus), and begin taking MsBA Graduate courses during your 4th year
Direct Entry Nurse Practitioner Programs (MSN-FNP or MSN-PMHNP)
Simmons offers a number of direct entry nursing programs for students with a non-nursing bachelor's degree, such as biology, biochemistry, chemistry, public health, health and exercise science, nutrition, neuroscience and behavior, or psychology.
Direct Graduate Pathways at Partnering Institutions
Direct entry enrollment pathways exist in graduate programs with our partnering institutions. These options are open to many Simmons majors as long as the criteria for the program have been met.
Please contact Pre-Health Advising with any questions.
Simmons and A.T. Still University are working together to offer Direct Pathways into Graduate programs while offering these additional benefits!
- 20% discount on graduate programs or certificates
- Reserved admission and seat in cohort
- Waiving of application fees
Suggested majors
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Health and Exercise Science
- Neuroscience and Behavior
- Nutrition
- Psychology
- Public Health
Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs offered with A.T. Still University
- Doctor of Education in Health Professions (EdD)
- Doctor of Health Administration (DHA)
- Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc)
- Master of Health Administration (MHA)
- Master of Science in Kinesiology (MS)
- Certificate in Adaptive Sports
- Certificate in Corrective Exercise & Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Certificate in Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response
- Certificate in Functional Fitness for Older Adults
- Certificate in Fundamentals of Education
- Certificate in Global Health
- Certificate in Leadership & Organizational Behavior
- Certificate in Exercise & Sport Psychology
- Certificate in Sports Conditioning
*A.T. Still University reserves seats specific for Simmons University students in each of their cohorts
Suggested majors
- Health and Exercise Science
- Psychology (need pre-req additions)
- Public Health (need pre-req additions)
Affiliated MSAT programs
- University of Southern Maine
*University of Southern Maine reserves seats specific for Simmons University students in each of their cohorts - Salem State University
*Salem State University reserves seats specific for Simmons University students in each of their cohorts) - Lasell University
*Lasell University reserves seats specific for Simmons University students in each of their cohorts)
Suggested majors
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Health and Exercise Science
- Neuroscience and Behavior
- Psychology (need pre-req additions)
- Public Health (need pre-req additions)
Affiliated DC program
*Cleveland University-Kansas City reserves seats specific for Simmons University students in each of their cohorts
Suggested majors
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Public Health
- Health and Exercise Science
- Nutrition
- Chemistry
- Psychology
- Neuroscience and Behavior
Affiliated Medical Schools
Suggested majors
- Health and Exercise Science
- Neuroscience and Behavior
- Psychology
- Public Health
Affiliated DOT programs
- Western New England University 4+3 Traditional Track
- Western New England University 4+3 Online Track (New Launch Fall 24')
*Western New England University reserves seats specific for Simmons University students in each of their cohorts
Suggested majors
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Health and Exercise Science
- Neuroscience and Behavior
Affiliated optometric medicine program
*New England College of Optometry reserves seats specific for Simmons University students in each of their cohorts
Suggested Majors
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
Affiliated PharmD program
*Western New England University reserves seats specific for Simmons University students in each of their cohorts