Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Dual Degrees, Certificates and Concentrations

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)—Accelerated

Expand Your Expertise

Personalize your PharmD with one of our concentration, certificate, or dual degree options. These opportunities help you stand out in this competitive field and tailor your knowledge in areas that align with your career goals.

Enhance your education by pursuing a concentration that complements your core curriculum in the PharmD – Accelerated program. A concentration is a focused area of study that includes specific coursework within the standard PharmD curriculum, consisting of two didactic electives and one advanced elective rotation for 10 credits.

Pharmaceutical Cancer Research

Obtaining a strong foundation in cancer-focused bench research, you’ll gain hands-on experience in scientific writing, database searches, literature reviews, and oral presentations. Research findings are often presented at scientific conferences and submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Geriatric Pharmacy

Prepare to care for older adults by learning about the biology of aging, polypharmacy, falls prevention, and deprescribing. You’ll be well-informed on the evolving needs of geriatric patients and introduces them to pathways in geriatric specialties and postgraduate training.

Classical and Clinical Pharmacology

Deepen your knowledge of pharmacological principles through virtual and simulated clinical experiences. You’ll explore drug testing models and apply classroom learning using tools like BIOSOFT CardioLab and BIOSOFT Ileum to simulate real-world clinical scenarios.

Optimizing Health and Well-Being

Focus on promoting health and functional well-being, not just the absence of disease by integrating physiology, community care, and therapeutics. You’ll also learn how to support adaptive, healthy living through behavior-based care strategies.

Pediatric Pharmacy

Gain specialized knowledge and experience in caring for pediatric patients by exploring pharmacotherapy, communication, and assessment strategies unique to pediatrics. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in patient care experiences that bring classroom learning into clinical practice.

In the PharmD – Accelerated program, you are eligible to earn dual degrees in two complementary areas of study:

These dual degrees provide a competitive edge for fellowships, residencies, jobs in the pharmaceutical industry, and more. They're designed for those looking to deepen their knowledge of drug development and seek employment beyond the traditional pharmacy setting.

For international students: With our optional STEM-eligible master’s programs, you may be able to work in the U.S. for up to three years after graduation. The Center for International Studies and Center for Career Development provides specialized services to help you transition your license to your home country or open the doors to career opportunities in the U.S.

When pursuing a dual degree, MCPHS offers a 50% alumni scholarship for the portion of the master’s completed after graduating with a PharmD.

You are eligible to pursue a graduate certificate as part of your elective coursework in the PharmD – Accelerated program. These certificates allow you to sharpen your expertise in a specialized area of pharmacy practice, expanding career options and enhancing your professional skillset..

 

Jordan Haines

Jordan Haines

 |  PharmD, MBA

“We learned skills with a direct application in our careers, and we learned how to approach our coursework with a level of professionalism that translates well to the workplace.”

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