Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Manchester, NH

Courses

39

Faculty

50

Est. Applications

1266

Est. Class Size

14

Tuition, full 3-year program

$170,910

Program Description

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) provides a unique academic environment to guide and support students toward successful, sustainable careers and leadership in health care. MCPHS is a private independent institution with a long and distinguished history of specializing in health sciences education. 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) which provides an intensive professional course of study leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.  Sophisticated technology and interactive videoconferencing are utilized to deliver the core courses and some electives between the Worcester, MA and Manchester, NH PharmD courses.

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences School of Pharmacy-Worcester/Manchester is one of only a handful of institutions in the country that offers this type of accelerated PharmD program. We have professional pharmacy practice laboratories with leading-edge equipment and technology. The program educates students to become critical thinkers and responsible health care professionals. 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. Graduates are eligible to sit for board examinations and become licensed pharmacists.

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.

PharmD Program Highlights

• ●Private Institution
• —No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• ●$750 deposit to hold acceptance
• ✓Conducts interviews of applicants
• ●Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
• ✓Minimum One (1) Letters of Reference are required
• —Does not utilize the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
• —Does not participate in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location:1260 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire 03101

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Acceptance Rate for Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Manchester, NH

19%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 19%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Manchester, NH graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average. Rates are reported by NABP at the institution level and cover all campuses and pathways.

This school National average

Source: NABP, NAPLEX Passing Rates for 2023–2025 Graduates (March 2026). First-attempt pass rates. National average covers all graduates of ACPE-accredited programs.

Tuition

First professional year, 2022–23 academic year (most recent AACP tuition survey); later years may differ — confirm current rates with the school. Branch campus locations: Manchester, NH. Rates are reported by AACP at the institution level.

Requirements

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Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: Accepted for all prerequisite courses.

Pass/fail grades: Not accepted.

Completion timing: August 1st prior to their fall start term.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

One (1) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.

Accepted: Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Politician, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor, Teaching Assistant

Not Accepted: Clergy, Family Member, Friend

Committee letters: Accepted (counts as more than one: No)

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

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer

Online interview option: Yes

Selected candidates are invited to interview on a rolling basis beginning in early fall.

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
First day of classes: September 2, 2026

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Not Required
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

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Additional Program Pathways

This school also offers the following PharmD entry routes and pathways (2027 application cycle):

• ●Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Online Doctor of Pharmacy (Accelerated) — 3 years; online/distance; application deadline June 1, 2027

International Applicants

Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens considered: Yes
Applications accepted from: 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)
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: Yes
Candidates for whom English is not their native language are required to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing Service), or Duolingo Test. A minimum TOEFL score of 79 (iBT), a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, or a minimum score of 105 is required for consideration.

Contact Information

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

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