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Created: Mon, 08/26/2019 - 04:16
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Institution Name Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - Worcester, MA
College or School Name
Short Name MCPHS - Worcester
Banner Image: MCPHS-Logo.jpg
If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here:
Street 1 19 Foster Street
Street 2
Street 3
City Worcester
State Massachusetts
Zip 01608
Country United States
Program Location: Massachusetts
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? June 2, 2025
Final Application Deadline Description:
What is the priority application deadline for your program? None
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below: Full Accreditation
Satellite/Branch campuses:
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
Select the appropriate academic term type for your program. Quarter (3 terms per academic year)
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
What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum? 3 years
Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?  No
Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details.  No
Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program? No
Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?  No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 93
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 125
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 200
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 0
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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? No
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:
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.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 40
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 31
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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 15th of year prior to enrollment.
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:
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: Pass/fail coursework taken during the COVID-19 pandemic will be considered 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 f prior to matriculation are exempt from the liberal arts courses marked with an asterisk. All math and science courses must be completed within 10 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.
Link to additional course prerequisites information:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? No
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? No
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements. No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
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
Is preference given to state residents? No
Is preference given to residents of other states? No
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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.
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? Yes
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.
Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program? Yes
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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 interview on a rolling basis beginning early fall. All candidates are required to complete a writing sample prior to the interview.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class? Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time? No
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
Additional details for accepted applicants:
Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Admin Status Published
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