Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Boston, MA
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Boston, MA
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University Quick Facts
| Duration: 0-6/7 Years | 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
Location
Location: 179 Longwood Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Acceptance Rate for University
19%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 19%
School Demographics (2018)
| Female: 63% | Male: 37% | Age: 18-61 |
Tuition
| Tuition: | $39,500 | per year |
| Tuition Fee: | $1,050 | per year |
Requirements
PCAT Score and G.P.A
| Minimum GPA: 3.0 | Average GPA: 3.0 | Minimum PCAT: N/A |
| Program Prerequisites | |
| 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
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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 |
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| 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? |
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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
Pharmacy School Tour Video
Contact Information
Website: http://www.mcphs.edu
Social Profiles
| Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MCPHSUniversity/ | Instagram @mcphsadmission |