Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Boston, MA

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Boston, MA Quick Facts

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)
• 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: 179 Longwood Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115

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Acceptance Rate for Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Boston, MA

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 – Boston, MA graduates, by graduation year, compared with the 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.

Requirements

GPA and Test Scores

Course Prerequisites Table

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: Accepted for all prerequisite courses. 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

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies.

Completion timing: August 1, 2027, for Fall 2027.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Accepted: Clergy, 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: Family Member, Friend

Committee letters: Accepted (counts as more than one: Varies)

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer

Online interview option: Yes

MCPHS University- Boston currently offers weekly individual Zoom interviews.

Applying

Deadline

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

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? Recommended, but not required
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 – Boston, MA (PharmD Early Assurance for current students) — Direct Admissions (6 years); application deadline June 1, 2027
• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Boston, MA (PharmD for Transfer Students with no College Degree) — 4 years; 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
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. https://www.mcphs.edu/admission-and-aid/undergraduate-applicants/international-applicants

Contact Information

Website: http://www.mcphs.edu

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