Published Survey
Submission Number: 4257
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Contact Information

179 Longwood Avenue
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
Massachusetts
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 2, 2025
None
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
Yes
Private
Yes
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
2 years
Not Required
4 years
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes

Last Entering Class

161
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MSCR (Clinical Research), Other Dual Degrees
Doctor of Pharmacy/Master in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy
No
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.
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.
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

N/A
N/A
MCPHS has a preferred GPA of 2.5.
65
29
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter 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
August 1, 2025, for Fall 2025.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
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
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
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)
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
No
Yes

Standardized Tests

No
Yes

Observation Hours

Recommended, but not required
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
One (1)
  • 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
Accepted
Varies
Accepted
Varies
Yes

Residency

No
No
Yes

International Applicants

Yes
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)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
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.
Yes
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.
Yes
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
U.S. Pharmacy School Graduates , Canadian Pharmacy School Graduates, Foreign Pharmacy School Graduates
https://www.mcphs.edu/academics/programs/pharmacy-pharmd-non-traditional-pathway
No
Yes

Interviews

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

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
MCPHS University's enrollment deposit is $500.00 and the deposit is non-refundable.
2025-09-02
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

No
No
Yes