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Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)—Accelerated
Location: Worcester, MA; Manchester, NH | Start Term: FallBuild upon your education and make vital contributions to patient care by earning a PharmD degree from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Prepare for a Pivotal Role in the Lives and Healthcare Decisions of Your Patients
Immerse yourself in the PharmD–Accelerated program at our MCPHS Worcester, MA or Manchester, NH campus to further develop the frameworks and skills needed to optimize patient outcomes. You’ll learn alongside experts in the pharmaceutical field, deepening your knowledge and engaging with colleagues in laboratories and clinics. Upon graduation from this 34-month program, you’ll earn a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and be ready to confidentially begin your career and shape the future of healthcare.
Advance your career in Pharmacy at MCPHS
Founded in 1823, MCPHS is the second-oldest university of pharmacy in the United States. It has prepared more students for careers in the field than any other university in the world.
$136K
median salaryAverage annual compensation for pharmacists according to U.S. News & World Report, Best Healthcare Jobs, 2023
#1
2025 Best Schools for a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)MCPHS is second among all pharmacy schools in the United States—and first in the Northeast—according to the 2025 rankings published by College Factual.
$20k
Renewable ScholarshipAll students admitted to the PharmD–Accelerated program receive a renewable $20,000 merit-based scholarship per year.
Discover the PharmD from the MCPHS School of Pharmacy in Worcester/Manchester
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.
Dual-Degree Options
The School of Pharmacy offers several dual degrees, graduate certificates, and post-graduate education opportunities to ensure students have access to the credentials they need to be successful.
Biopharmaceutical Industry Fellowships
Over 100 biopharmaceutical industry fellowships are available, providing PharmD graduates with specialized training where they'll gain hands-on experience, develop business and clinical skills, and more.
Experiential and Hands-On Learning
One-third of the PharmD is experiential education (EE), beginning in the fall after the P1 year. Students’ final year in the program (36 weeks) is also spent in EE.
Tailored and accelerated professional development
All School of Pharmacy students are enrolled in the Leadership in Pharmacy Education (LiPhE) Institute, providing support and early exposure to career pathways.
Careers in Action: MCPHS School of Pharmacy Alumni Making Their Mark
Discover the types of roles and organizations where MCPHS graduates from the School of Pharmacy – Worcester/Manchester are making their impact.
Director of ACO Pharmacy Operations
Boston Medical Center
Vice President, Global Clinical Supply
Pfizer Inc.
Emergency Medicine Pharmacist
Boston Children's Hospital
Chief of Pharmacy
Atrius Health
Clinical Pharmacist - Critical Care
Tufts Medical Center
Timothy Aungst
| Professor of Pharmacy PracticeDigital health is the intersection of technology and healthcare. It allows providers to deliver personalized, precise, and cost-effective care. Through wearable devices, remote patient monitoring, and the use of artificial intelligence, the standard of healthcare could soon undergo a major revolution.
Sarah Beasly
| PharmD ’26“If I had to tell my first-year-self one thing, it would be to get to know your professors. Talk to them and see them regularly so they know your name and your interests. It goes a long way. If they see you putting in the effort to succeed, they will help you, especially in your later years.”
Muhammad Elsweesy
| PharmD, MBA“I believe my pharmacists have the best jobs in the world. I want to support them and give them all the tools and resources they need to be successful.
The Doctor of Pharmacy, Accelerated program on the Worcester and Manchester campuses are accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
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| Category | Value |
| Number of degrees conferred (class of 2023) | 142 |
| On-time graduation rate (3-year) | 72.78% |
| Graduates entering post-graduate education or training (residency or fellowship) | 15% |
| 2024 ASHP Residency Match Rate (students matched divided students active in match) | 58% |
| NAPLEX passing rate for first time takers* | Class of 2024: 79.3% |
*Published on the NABP website.
The mission and vision of the School of Pharmacy–Worcester/Manchester aligns with the core elements of the University’s vision and mission statements.
Our Mission
Facilitate the development of learners to become transformative healthcare professionals within an environment that supports the success of all community members. Our program is delivered by faculty who lead with collegiality and regularly participate in exemplary teaching, scholarship, and service as part of their commitment to advancing pharmacy education, practice, and patient care.
Our Vision
We strive to be a community united in our pursuit of excellence in pharmaceutical education. Our commitment is to provide a supportive and collaborative environment while advancing the profession of pharmacy through scholarship, practice, and service.
- Admissions: Our School will attract and enroll students who display academic, professional, and interpersonal characteristics essential for success in the pharmacy profession.
- Student Success: Our students will have access to the resources and opportunities necessary for academic, professional, and personal success.
- Student Experience: Our students will be members of a community that fosters well-being and empowers students to meet their personal and professional goals.
- Faculty and Staff Success: Our School will support faculty and staff well-being and their continuous professional growth and development.
- Infrastructure and Technology: Our School will advocate for the physical resources and technology necessary to support the development and success of our faculty, staff, and students.
Our Core Values
Members of our School community believe that the following characteristics serve as the foundation for all activities and are integral to how we function:
- Community: Fostering a culture of empathy, compassion, and engagement to champion practices that advance the interests of patients and the profession, and promote the well-being of all our community members.
- Creativity: Promoting innovation, ingenuity, and resourcefulness to overcome challenges and to lead change in the best interest of our community.
- Engagement: Fostering intentional collaborations and connections among community members.
- Excellence: Demonstrating personal responsibility and collegiality in pursuit of the school’s mission, while continuously striving for growth through self-reflection, fulfillment of commitments, and a dedication to quality improvement and high performance.
- Professionalism: Demonstrating honesty and integrity and conduct that is reflective, ethical, and consistent with the expectations of our community.
- Resiliency: Navigating challenges and leveraging community strengths to respond to changes in the profession and academic climate to ensure the (continued) delivery of valuable educational experiences.
The School of Pharmacy – Worcester/Manchester (SOP-W/M) uses Curricular Outcomes and Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) to provide an education that inspires lifelong learning, promotes interprofessional collaboration, and develops caring pharmacists who positively impact the health of the communities they serve. Through the SOP-W/M, students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to achieve competencies aligned with EPAs, ensuring they are well-prepared for professional practice.
Our Curriculum Outcomes [PDF] answers the question: What should a graduate of the Accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy program know, be able to do, and value?
Each student must have access to a laptop for the duration of each year. (Please note - tablets (e.g., iPads) are currently not compatible with the newer features of ExamSoft ExamID and ExamMonitor.)
To begin utilizing ExamSoft software at this time, students need to ensure that their laptops fulfill the following minimum requirements based on the type of device they choose to use with ExamSoft:
Non-Academic Technical Standards
In conjunction with the applicable academic and accreditation standards, the faculty in each of the programs at MCPHS has established certain abilities and characteristics defined as technical standards. Candidates for enrollment in programs at MCPHS must meet these technical standards, which may include but are not limited to observation, communication, sensory and motor coordination and function, intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative abilities, and behavioral and social attributes. These standards may be met with or without reasonable accommodations.
Review the School of Pharmacy Non-Academic Technical Standards.
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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.
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