School of Pharmacy

PharmD at MCPHS: Opening Career Doors

The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences give students a variety of ways to earn their degree, whether they come right from high school or already have a bachelor's degree. Our history of preparing pharmacists is unmatched, and our commitment to interprofessional learning gives PharmD graduates the skills to be world-class pharmacy professionals in a wide variety of rewarding careers.

Why pursue a PharmD at MCPHS?

  • Legacy of Success: MCPHS has prepared more students for careers in pharmacy than any other university in the world and is the second-oldest pharmacy school in the U.S.
  • Fascinating Career Paths: MCPHS PharmD graduates have gone on to lucrative careers at leading biotech firms, innovative healthcare startups, essential government agencies, and prestigious research institutions.
  • Flexible Options: MCPHS offers different pathways to your PharmD, whether you want to start on your bachelor's degree or qualify for our accelerated, 34-month PharmD program.
  • Value and Earning Power: MCPHS was ranked the #1 university in the U.S. for earning power and the #3 university for return on investment.* The median pharmacist salary in 2019 was $128,090.**
  • Unbeatable Location: Our New England campuses put MCPHS at the heart of global healthcare and pharmaceutical operations, giving you invaluable connections to leaders in the space.

* Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education; Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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