Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Worcester, MA Quick Facts
| Duration: 3 Years | Est. Class Size: 103 | Application Deadline: 6/1/2027 |
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 PHARMACY PROGRAM. PLEASE CHOOSE EITHER OUR ONLINE, WORCESTER, MA, MANCHESTER, NH, OR BOSTON, MA (NON-ACCELERATED) CAMPUS WHEN APPLYING.
PharmD Program Highlights
- Private Institution
- No baccalaureate degree required
- Deposit required to hold acceptance
- Conducts interviews of applicants
- One (1) letters of reference required
- Dual degree options available
- Part of an academic health center
Location
Location: 19 Foster Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01608
Interactive mapNAPLEX Pass Rates
First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Worcester, MA graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average. Rates are reported by NABP at the institution level and cover all campuses and pathways.
| Graduation Year | First-Time Pass Rate | National Average |
| 2025 | 79.1% | 86.8% |
| 2024 | 77.3% | 75.9% |
| 2023 | 57.3% | 76.4% |
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
| Tuition: | $56,970 | per year |
| Mandatory Fees: | $1,430 | per year |
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
GPA and Test Scores
| Minimum GPA: No minimum | Minimum Prerequisite GPA: No minimum |
The PCAT exam has been discontinued; no standardized test score is required for admission.
Program Prerequisites
Total college semester hours required before matriculation: 37
Basic science semester hours required: 28
Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| General Biology I (lab is optional) | 3 |
| General Biology II (with lab) | 4 |
| Anatomy and Physiology (lab optional) | 3 |
| Microbiology (with lab) | 3 |
| General Chemistry I (with lab) | 4 |
| General Chemistry II (with lab) | 4 |
| Organic Chemistry I (with lab) | 4 |
| Organic Chemistry II (lab optional) | 3 |
| Calculus | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 |
| Math or Computer Science Elective | 3 |
| English Composition* | 3 |
| English Elective* (Acceptable courses include any additional English course including Introduction to Literature, Poetry, Women Writers, English Composition II, or English Literature) | 3 |
| Introduction to Psychology* | 3 |
| Introduction to Sociology* | 3 |
| Economics* | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Electives* | 12 |
| Total | 64 |
Prerequisite Coursework Policies
Online coursework: Accepted for all prerequisite courses.
Pass/fail grades: Not accepted.
Completion timing: August 1st of year prior to enrollment.
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
One (1) letters of recommendation are required.
Interview Information
Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer
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
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
Social Profiles
| Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MCPHS/ | Instagram @mcphs |
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Common Questions About Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (Worcester)
How much does pharmacy school at MCPHS Worcester cost?
First-year tuition runs about $56,970 for all students (2022–23 AACP survey), before fees and living costs.
Does MCPHS Worcester have a GPA requirement?
There is no published GPA cutoff at MCPHS Worcester — coursework, experience, and interviews are weighed together.
When is the application deadline for MCPHS Worcester?
For the 2026–27 cycle, MCPHS Worcester’s final PharmCAS deadline is June 1, 2027.
Is a bachelor’s degree required at MCPHS Worcester?
A bachelor’s degree is not required; finishing the prerequisites is what counts at MCPHS Worcester. The PharmD itself is an accelerated three-year, year-round program.
What is MCPHS Worcester’s NAPLEX pass rate?
79.1% of MCPHS Worcester’s first-time candidates passed the NAPLEX in 2025 (reported at the institution level across its campuses), per NABP data.