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Launch Your Rewarding Pharmacy Career at MCPHS' Leading-Edge PharmD Program

The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) School of Pharmacy offers a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program designed to prepare you to be a leader in the ever-evolving field of pharmacy. Our program equips you with the knowledge and skills to not only dispense medications but also to play a vital role in patient care, research, and the broader healthcare industry. Learn more about our cutting-edge facilities and renowned faculty, and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in pharmacy.

Values-driven. Outcome oriented.

Whether your next step is employment, graduate school, or a prestigious fellowship, your MCPHS program is designed to take you there—and beyond.

#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.

#2

BIOPHARMACEUTICAL FELLOWSHIP

MCPHS has the second largest biopharmaceutical industry fellowship program in the nation.

$136K

median salary

Average annual compensation for pharmacists according to U.S. News & World Report, Best Healthcare Jobs, 2023

Doctor of Pharmacy Programs at MCPHS

Accelerated

Location: Worcester, MA, Manchester, NH | Program Format: 34 Months, Full-Time

Our accelerated PharmD program is ideal for driven, science-minded students ready to fast-track their pharmacy education in less than 3 years through intensive coursework and early clinical experience.

Non-Traditional Pathway

Location: Online | Program Format: 2-3 Years, Part-Time

The Non-Traditional Doctor of Pharmacy program provides US-licensed pharmacists with the ability to immediately apply learnings to their work, leveraging opportunities to excel and advance in their careers. This part-time, online program offers you the flexibility to continue working as a pharmacist, all while earning your PharmD.

Professional Phase Entry

Location: Boston, MA | Program Format: 4 Years, Full-Time

Professional phase entry into the PharmD program is available for students who have earned a Bachelor’s degree or have completed all of the pre-required classes and are seeking to finish their pharmacy education.

Direct Entry

Location: Boston, MA | Program Format: 5-6 Years, Full-Time

The Direct Entry PharmD program is designed for ambitious undergraduates who want a clear, continuous path from building a strong science foundation to completing professional pharmacy training, earning both a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Pharmacy along the way.

Advance your career in Pharmacy at MCPHS

Sarah Beasley, a PharmD Honors student, published her opioid research in the Annals of Pharmacotherapy.
Student Success

Researcher on the Rise: PharmD Honors Student Earns First Publication for Opioid Research

After months of hard work, Sarah Beasley describes the thrill of her first publication.

This year’s School of Pharmacy Capstone Competition took place on April 10, with 28 teams participating. Finishing in third place was “DelStock LLC,” a hospital medication delivery cart integrating verification, delivery, stocking, and returns for seamless medication management. The team was led by Lindsay Klesta, project manager, with Emerson Rafuse as assistant manager, and members Debbie Annang, Sangmi Choi, Gi Eun Han, Jiachen Xue, and Yucheng Yaun.
Student Success

Capstone Business Competition Celebrates 20 Years of Transforming Students

The School of Pharmacy’s Capstone Business Plan Competition provides students with hands-on entrepreneurial and leadership skills to start their careers.

Jordan Haines
Alumni

PharmD Alum Bridges the Gap Between Science and Strategy

At Novartis, Jordan Haines leads the charge in drug development and project management.

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Begin your healthcare journey today.

Learn more about our PharmD programs and take the first step toward a transformative career with MCPHS today.