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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 FELLOWSHIPMCPHS has the second largest biopharmaceutical industry fellowship program in the nation.
$136K
median salaryAverage 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, Online | Program Format: 34 Months, Full-Time
Our accelerated PharmD program is ideal for driven, science-minded students who want the flexibility to complete coursework either in person or online, while fast-tracking their pharmacy education in less than three years and gaining early clinical experience. The Online PharmD combines online coursework and in-person immersions on our Manchester, NH campus.
Non-Traditional Pathway
Location: Online | Program Format: 2-3 Years, Part-Time
The Non-Traditional Doctor of Pharmacy program enables U.S.-licensed pharmacists to earn their PharmD online while continuing to work, with coursework designed for immediate application and career advancement.
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 exclusively for high school students seeking a clear, continuous path from a strong undergraduate science foundation to professional pharmacy training, culminating in both a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Pharmacy.
Advance your career in Pharmacy at MCPHS
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