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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

1260 Elm Street

Manchester

New Hampshire

03101

United States

Program Location:

New Hampshire

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Andrew Rosabianca
Title: Director of Admission
Office: Admission Office
Phone (Work): 603-314-1701
Email: admissions.manchester@mcphs.edu

Institutional Website:

https://www.mcphs.edu/academics/school-of-pharmacy/pharmacy/pharmacy-pharmd-accelerated

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.

Quarter (3 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?

3 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance

Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?

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:

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)

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) provides a unique academic environment to guide and support students toward successful, sustainable careers in health care. For students who aspire to become practicing pharmacists and have completed their pre-professional coursework at a regionally accredited college or university, this is a fall start, year-round, full-time, 34-month program (2 years of classroom instruction, 10 months of advanced rotations). Sophisticated technology and interactive videoconferencing are utilized to deliver the core courses and some electives between the Worcester, MA and Manchester, NH. Our School of Pharmacy in Worcester/Manchester is one of only a handful of institutions in the country that offers an Accelerated PharmD program. MCPHS offers a Postgraduate Training Certificate of Achievement which is a focused area of study that is available for students interested in pursuing residency or fellowship training after graduation.

PLEASE NOTE - APPLICANTS CAN ONLY APPLY TO 1 MCPHS CAMPUS. PLEASE CHOOSE EITHER OUR WORCESTER, MA, MANCHESTER, NH, OR BOSTON, MA (NON-ACCELERATED) CAMPUS WHEN APPLYING.

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

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)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I (lab is optional)	3	4
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology II (with lab)	4	6
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy and Physiology (lab optional)	3	4
Microbiology	Microbiology (with lab)	3	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry I (with lab)	4	6
Chemistry	General Chemistry II (with lab)	4	6
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I (with lab)	4	6
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II (lab optional)	3	4
Physics	Physics (lab optional)	3	4
Math	Calculus	3	4
Statistics	Statistics	3	4
Math	Math or Computer Science Elective	3	4
English Composition / Writing	English Composition*	3	4
English Composition / Writing	English Elective* (Acceptable courses include any additional English course including Introduction to Literature, Poetry, Women Writers, English Composition II, or English Literature)	3	4
Psychology	Introduction to Psychology*	3	4
Social/Behavioral Science	Introduction to Sociology*	3	4
Economics	Economics*	3	4
General Elective(s)	Liberal Arts Electives*	12	16

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

August 1st prior to their fall start term.

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

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 pass/fail course prerequisites:

Prerequisite coursework taken pass/fail during the COVID-19 pandemic will be evaluated by the admissions committee on a case-by-case basis.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

*Applicants who have (or will have) earned a BS or BA degree prior to matriculation are exempt from the liberal arts courses marked with an asterisk. All math and science courses must be completed within ten years from the program enrollment date, and all courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C (not C-) to satisfy the requirements. All coursework must be completed at a regionally accredited institution. All prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to matriculation at MCPHS. AP scores accepted: 4 or 5 only.

I would like to mark this section as done.

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?

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: NOT 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?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

One (1) letter of recommendation is required and must be received before verified application is reviewed by admission committee.

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:

A course-by-course evaluation is required for all college-level coursework completed outside the U.S. and Canada.

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:

Candidates for whom English is not their native language are required to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Service). A minimum TOEFL score of 79 (iBT) or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for consideration.

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

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?

Yes

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:

Selected candidates are invited to interview on a rolling basis beginning early fall. All candidates are required to complete a writing sample prior to their 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:

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required.

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

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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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