Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Accelerated

Prepare for a Pivotal Role in the Lives and Healthcare Decisions of Your Patients

In this accelerated three-year program offered at both our Worcester and Manchester campuses, you will work with professional experts in immersive laboratories and clinical opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes to optimize patient outcomes and advance the profession. The Worcester and Manchester programs follow an identical curriculum, but their unique locations provide distinct opportunities for students to live, learn, and engage in a variety of activities. Upon graduation, you will be ready to begin your career in pharmacy.

Your 34 Month Journey

By building on your previous education, this year-round program allows you to earn your degree in less than three years.

First-Year Experience

develop the service-orientated disposition required to engage in patient care
study pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical biochemistry, pharmacy law, and other critical aspects of pharmacy
learn the intricacies of the U.S. healthcare and public-health systems as well as patient care
participate in personal and professional development opportunities
apply practice skills in laboratory courses simulating community and institutional settings
explore drug literature evaluation, pharmacology, toxicology, and self-care therapeutics

Second-Year Experience

study human physiology and pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, and medicinal chemistry
continue to participate in personal and professional development
apply knowledge and patient-care skills through seminars, labs, and practice experiences
gain deep knowledge of pharmacy ethics and applied clinical pharmacokinetics

Third-Year Experience

participate in patient-care experiences during multiple advanced pharmacy practice rotations
complete a capstone project and prepare for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX)

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Where Culture and Curriculum Align

Our dedication to person-centered care and experiential learning are reflected in the breadth and depth of our curriculum.

Merit Scholarship Support

All students admitted to this program receive a renewable $20,000 merit-based scholarship per year.

The MCPHS pharmacy student experience

Hear from our students and their professors about the benefits of our team-focused approach and atmosphere of mutual support.

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Dozens of career opportunities await

Pharmacists fill a wide range of roles in settings ranging from biopharmaceutical companies to neonatal care units.

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MCPHS Community Voices

The lived experiences of MCPHS students, partners, and faculty tell an eloquent story. They illustrate just how our student-centered, teaching-first approach keeps us in the top tier of the country’s “most transformative colleges.” (Money magazine 2020).

Carlos Randulfe

| PharmD ’18

“My MCPHS education allowed me to understand the uses of drugs found in the army formulary as well as the inner workings of a hospital. Such information is very helpful when working on a team, specifically a military team, made up of different providers and healthcare personnel.”

READ ABOUT CARLOS’ CAREER ARC

A group of MCPHS students after presenting at the Pharmaceutical Cancer Research Mini-Symposium in Worcester

PharmD Students Present Research with a Faculty Mentor

A team led by Professor Robert Campbell shared insights into multidrug resistance (MDR) and strategies used to overcome the obstacles to cancer disease.

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Additional Options for Doctor of Pharmacy at MCPHS

We offer two paths to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in addition to our PharmD—Accelerated option.

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)—Direct Entry

Details

Non-Traditional Doctor of Pharmacy (NTDP)