Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences programs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) have earned a reputation for excellence. The College has one of the largest and oldest pharmacy programs in the nation. With state-of-the-art facilities and constantly evolving and improving curricula, a diverse array of programs educate students to become critical thinkers, to fill vital positions across a broad spectrum of the health care industry, and to become responsible health care professionals.
Doctor of Pharmacy (Boston)»
- Full-time, six-year degree
- For incoming freshmen and transfer students
- Classes at the Boston campus
- Clinical rotations in greater Boston
Doctor of Pharmacy, Post BS Pharmacy PharmD Pathway
(Boston)»
- Part-time, distance learning
- For practicing pharmacists
- Most coursework can be completed online and all but 4 weeks of clinical rotation at the student’s work site
Doctor of Pharmacy, Accelerated (Worcester/Manchester)»
- Accelerated, full-time, year-round, intensive; 2-year 10-month degree
- For students who have completed pre-professional course work
- Based on the Worcester campus and delivered at the Manchester satellite campus
- Clinical rotations in the New England region and around the nation
BS Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
(Boston)»
- Full-time undergraduate degree
- Combines biological and pharmaceutical sciences with marketing and general management studies
BS Pharmaceutical Sciences (Boston)»
- Full-time undergraduate degree
- Broad-based education in the pharmaceutical sciences
BS Pharmacology & Toxicology (Boston)»
- Full-time undergraduate degree
- Prepare for careers in research and development
- Develop strong laboratory skills
- Prepare for graduate and professional schools
MS, PhD Medicinal Chemistry (Boston)»
- Post baccalaureate degree programs
- Study how chemical substances behave at a molecular level
- Prepare students to synthesize and analytically examine drug compounds
MS, PhD Pharmacology (Boston)»
- Advanced degree programs
- Prepare students to perform research exploring how drugs interact with biological systems
- Prepare students to research the pharmacological actions of synthetic and naturally occurring drugs, leading to improved drug design
MS, PhD Pharmaceutics (Boston)»
- Advanced degree programs
- Prepare students to participate in research to formulate new medications
MS Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy
(Boston)»
- Part-time, evening program
- Develops expertise in regulatory affairs and health policy
MS Drug Discovery and Development (Boston)»
- 30-credit, 10-course evening program
- Focus on the scientific principles underlying the discovery and development of pharmaceutical entities
Master of Applied Natural Products
(Boston)»
- Part-time, 5-semester postbaccalaureate degree
- Education and training in the natural products discipline
Graduate Certificate in Applied Natural Products
(Boston)»
- Part-time, 5-semester postbaccalaureate degree
- Education and training in the natural products discipline
Residencies in Pharmacy Practice
and Fellowships»
- A range of residencies and fellowships for students who have completed their doctorate and wish to broaden and deepen their clinical and research experience