Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Boston, MA
University Quick Facts
Duration: 0-6/7Years
Courses:
Faculty: 78
Est. Applications: 1626
Acceptance Rate: 19%
Est. Class Size: 301
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 six-year accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program provides direct entry from high school and includes a two-year liberal arts and sciences phase followed by a four-year professional phase, ensuring that graduates are critical thinkers, capable professionals, and compassionate caregivers.
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
No Baccalaureate Degree Required
$750 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score not Required
Minimum One (1) Letters of Reference are required
No Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
0
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
0
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
0
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
Please visit our website for prerequisite information. https://www.mcphs.edu/academics/school-of-pharmacy/pharmacy/pharmacy-pharmd
Total
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Are Committee Letters accepted?
A Committee Letter is:
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with one interviewer
Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
The Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) offers Virginia’s only three-year Doctor of Pharmacy Program.
ACP’s mission is to prepare pharmacists to provide excellent patient-centered pharmaceutical care and systems management to meet 21st-century healthcare challenges, with a focus on meeting the needs of rural underserved populations. Through active participation in community health education and rural outreach clinics, students endeavor to improve the quality of life of the underserved members of their communities. ACP strives to provide the highest standards of academic excellence and professionalism and instill in students a sense of social responsibility, professional collaboration and a commitment to lifelong learning.
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
Baccalaureate Degree Preferred
$1000 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Required
Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 1060 Dragon Road, Oakwood, Virginia 24631
Acceptance Rate for Appalachian College of Pharmacy
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
72
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
41
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
110
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
General Biology I & II w/lab
8/12
College Chemistry I & II w/lab
8/12
Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab
8/12
College Physics I & II w/lab
8/12
Human Anatomy or Human Anatomy/Physiology I & II
6/9
General Microbiology
3/4.5
English Composition I & II
6/9
College Mathematics
3/4.5
Calculus
3/4.5
Elective – Psychology or Social Behavioral Science
3/4.5
Elective – Humanities, Ethics or content -based courses
3/4.5
Elective – Math or Science elective
3/4.5
Other Electives (10 semester hours)
10/15
Total
72/110
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Appalachian College of Pharmacy requires three letters of recommendation. Please follow the PharmCAS instructions for submitting letters of recommendation. Applicants are required to submit a letter of recommendation from each of the following:
1. Science Professor
2. Pharmacist
3. Applicant’s Choice
Note: ACP does not accept evaluations from friends, family members, clergy, co-workers, or politicians.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Professor of Science, Pharmacist
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Employer, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, and Math, Supervisor, Teaching Assistant
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Clergy, Co-Worker, Family, Friend, Politician
Are Committee Letters accepted?
No
A Committee Letter is:
Not Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
No
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Not Accepted
No
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
Selected candidates attend on-campus interviews. Candidates are interviewed by a two person panel (typically one ACP faculty member and one pharmacist/preceptor). A panel of two students also interview the candidates. Assessment is based on the candidate’s oral communication skills, motivation, compassion, professionalism, leadership, and team skills. A writing sample is collected. Video conference interviews may be offered to applicants living in a foreign country.
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? No
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? Yes
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Yes
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Manchester, NH
University Quick Facts
Duration: 3-4Years
Courses: 39
Faculty: 50
Est. Applications: 1266
Acceptance Rate: 19%
Est. Class Size: 244
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)
PCAT composite score Not Required
Minimum One (1) Letters of Reference are required
No Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location:1260 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire 03101
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
39
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
30
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
56
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
General Biology I
4/6
General Biology II w/lab
4/6
Microbiology
3/4
General Chemistry I w/lab
4/6
General Chemistry II w/lab
4/6
Organic Chemistry I w/lab
4/6
Organic Chemistry II w/lab
4/6
Physics w/lab
3/4
Calculus
3/4
Statistics
3/4
Math or Computer Science Elective
3/4
English Composition*
3/4.5
English Elective*
3/4.5
Psychology*
3/4
Sociology*
3/4
History or Political Science*
3/4
Economics*
3/4
Humanities Elective*
3/4
Social Science Elective*
3/4
Behavioral Science Elective*
3/4
Total
39/56
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
One (1) letter of recommendation is required and must be received before verified application is reviewed by admission committee. An academic reference and/or a professional/healthcare reference is preferred by the admission committee.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Are Committee Letters accepted?
A Committee Letter is:
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with one interviewer
Interview Dates:
Details:
Selected candidates are invited interview on a rolling basis beginning early fall. All candidates are required to complete an writing sample during the interview and should expect to be available for approximately two hours.
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
