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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
From personalized medicine to biotechnology to drug innovation, pharmacy sits at the intersection of science, data, and healthcare’s future. Ready to see where a pharmacy degree from MCPHS can take you?
MCPHS has built upon a 200-year legacy of success in pharmacy education into a comprehensive, 21st-century school of health sciences. Today, no other pharmacy school has the range of programs, degrees, or outcomes offered by MCPHS.
The School of Pharmacy offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees in a range of pharmacy fields, preparing students for careers in clinical and research laboratories, government and industry, and more.
Explore ProgramsWith campuses in Boston, Worcester, and Manchester, NH, MCPHS is uniquely positioned within reach of some of the most influential healthcare and biotech organizations in the world.
Visit usAs the second largest biopharmaceutical industry fellowship program in the country, MCPHS has 11 partnerships with industry leaders including Agios, Biogen, Moderna, Novartis, Pfizer, and Sanofi.
Learn MoreModern pharmacy is deeply intertwined with biotech advancements. From the mRNA vaccine technology to CRISPR-based genetic treatments, Pharmacists collaborate in the development and delivery of cutting-edge biologics, gene therapies, and personalized medicines.
Pharmacists are a crucial part of the patient-facing care team alongside physicians and nurses. With their deep understanding of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug interactions, pharmacists are vital in medical teams to optimize therapy, improve adherence, and minimize adverse effects.
At MCPHS, you’ll train in AI-driven drug discovery, digital health, and individualized precision medicine therapy—skills that are highly coveted in the pharmacy field. You will learn to interpret and apply the science of genetics through pharmacogenomics while understanding the ethical and logistical complexities of cell and gene therapies.
From personalized medicine to biotechnology to drug innovation, pharmacy sits at the intersection of science, data, and healthcare’s future. A Pharmacy degree opens the door to a dynamic career ranging from traditional patientcare to cutting-edge research, business leadership, regulatory policy and beyond.
“Drugs are the biggest intervention in all of humanity. That is a huge opportunity.” — Read how a pharmacy background from MCPHS helped Chan Harjivan BSP ’95 lead Operation Warp Speed to deliver the largest vaccine campaign in U.S. history.
“The pharmacy degree is a precursor that allows you to branch out in so many directions.” — Discover how alumnus Ernie Gates BSP ’67 built multiple companies pioneering specialized pharmacy services that bridged the gap between traditional practice and emerging healthcare needs.
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