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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

179 Longwood Avenue

Boston

Massachusetts

02115

United States

Program Location:

Massachusetts

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: JoAnna Baker
Title: Director of Admission
Phone (Work): 617.732.2153
Email: joanna.baker@mcphs.edu

Institutional Website:

http://www.mcphs.edu

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

June 2, 2025

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

None

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?

Yes

Is your institution public or private?

Private

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Yes

Academic Term Type:

Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.

Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework

What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program?

2 years

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Not Required

Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum

What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?

4 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance

Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?

Yes

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements

Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details.

Yes

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled

Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?

Alternative Options: Pathways

Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Last Entering Class

Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:

161

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above?

Yes

If yes, check all that apply:

PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MSCR (Clinical Research), Other Dual Degrees

If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list:

Doctor of Pharmacy/Master in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?

Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:

Each dual degree requires eight additional classes beyond the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum: two courses in each of the summers after professional years 1, 2, and 3 and one course in each of the fall and spring semesters of professional year 3. These latter two are not additional classes but serve as professional electives in the third professional year. Earn two degrees without adding more time to your course of study.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

MCPHS University, formerly Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, is the oldest institution of higher education in the entire city of Boston and the second-oldest university of pharmacy in the United States. Since the University's founding in 1823, MCPHS University has been on the cutting edge of innovation in healthcare education. The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program provides a four-year professional phase, ensuring that graduates are critical thinkers, capable professionals, and compassionate caregivers.

Program Description Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

N/A

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

MCPHS has a preferred GPA of 2.5.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I	3
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology II with lab	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry I & II with lab	8
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I with lab	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II	3
Microbiology	Microbiology with lab	4
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy and Physiology	3
Statistics	Statistics (Acceptable substitutions include Basic Statistics, Biostatistics, Psychological Statistics, Economic Statistics)	3
Math	Calculus	3
English Composition / Writing	Additional courses required for students without a Bachelor's Degree College Writing/English	6
Psychology	Additional courses required for students without a Bachelor's Degree Psychology	3
Social/Behavioral Science	Additional courses required for students without a Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences	3
General Elective(s)	Additional courses required for students without a Bachelor's Degree Liberal Arts Courses	18

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?

August 1, 2025, for Fall 2025.

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:

Applicants can complete outstanding prerequisites through MCPHS's School of Professional Studies. These courses are offered online and are self-paced. For more information, please visit: https://www.mcphs.edu/academics/school-of-professional-studies/prerequisites

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Required courses for students with a Bachelor's Degree or higher:
• General Biology I (3 credits)
• General Biology II with lab (4 credits)
• General Chemistry I & II with lab (8 credits)
• Organic Chemistry I with lab (4 credits)
• Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
• Microbiology with lab (4 credits)
• Anatomy and Physiology (3 credits)
• Statistics (3 credits) (Acceptable substitutions include Basic Statistics, Biostatistics, Psychological Statistics, Economic Statistics)
• Calculus I (3 credits)

Additional courses required for students without a Bachelor's Degree:
• College Writing/English (6 credits)
• Psychology (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (3 credits)
• Liberal Arts Courses (18 credits)

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Yes

Supplemental Materials

Supplemental Requirements:

Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Standardized Tests

Standardized Tests:

Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?

Yes

If yes, how many evaluations are required?

One (1)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.

Clergy: ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Varies

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Varies

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

International Applicants

Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?

Yes

Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:

US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)

Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):

Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

Official transcripts from non-U.S. secondary schools, colleges or universities must be sent to the World Education Services (WES) for a course-by-course evaluation.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

Yes

If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:

If English is your second language, you will be required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 79 or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score 6.5. Please visit our website for further information.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.?

Yes

Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs

If yes, is the post-B.S. Pharm.D. program offered to current U.S., Canadian, and/or foreign-trained pharmacists?

U.S. Pharmacy School Graduates , Canadian Pharmacy School Graduates, Foreign Pharmacy School Graduates

Enter any additional information about the post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists.

https://www.mcphs.edu/academics/programs/pharmacy-pharmd-non-traditional-pathway

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:

Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with one interviewer

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

MCPHS University- Boston currently offers weekly individual Zoom interviews. Each student will complete an online written assessment at the end of the formal interview.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Accepted Applicants

Deposits:

Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?

Yes

Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?

Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies:

MCPHS University's enrollment deposit is $500.00 and the deposit is non-refundable.

Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:

2025-09-02

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Submission information

Contact Information

Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

Standardized Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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