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Your Future in Pharmacy Starts at MCPHS
School of PharmacyFrom 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?
Pharmacy Is Everywhere Healthcare Happens
Pharmacists have moved beyond retail. They’re working at hospitals, research laboratories, government, industry, academia, and other sectors. And today, pharmacy graduates are in demand more than ever. They’re developing cures for diseases, managing patient care with medical teams, researching drug safety and efficacy, monitoring global disease threats, and so much more. How will you make your impact?
Discover the World of Pharmacy at MCPHS
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.
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Degree ProgramsThe 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.
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Campus LocationsWith 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. MCPHS partners with many of these institutions to give students access to world-class medical and research facilities—and a thriving job market.
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Biopharmaceutical Fellowship ProgramAs 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. Pharmacists can pursue in-depth, specialized training in areas such as drug safety, medical affairs, regulatory affairs, and clinical development
Learn MorePharmacy is…
Groundbreaking
Modern pharmacy is deeply intertwined with biotech advancements. Pharmacists collaborate in the development and delivery of complex biologics, gene therapies, and personalized medicines. From the mRNA vaccine technology to CRISPR-based genetic treatments, pharmacists play a growing role in understanding, educating, and safely managing cutting-edge therapies.
Vital
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.
Marketable
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. You’ll also understand the ethical and logistical complexities of cell and gene therapies.
Everywhere.
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.
Chan Harjivan
| BSP ’95“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.
Ernie Gates
| BSP ’67“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.
Tailored and Accelerated Professional Development
All School of Pharmacy students have access to the same post-graduate opportunities, including the Leadership in Pharmacy Education (LiPhE) Institute, providing support and early exposure to career pathways.
MCPHS School of Pharmacy graduates are leaders in the field
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Advanced Practice Clinical Pharmacist
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
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Translational Oncology Manager
Bristol-Myers Squibb
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Breast Cancer Pharmacy Specialist
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
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Forensic Examiner Toxicologist and Clinical Pharmacist
U.S. Department of Justice
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Regulatory Health Project Manager
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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U.S. Medical Science Liaison
GE Healthcare
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Clinical Cardiology Pharmacist
Mayo Clinic
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Clinical Trials Pharmacist
Massachusetts General Hospital
Admissions & Financial Aid
Start your academic journey at MCPHS because when you achieve your goals, we achieve ours—to make the world a healthier place. Learn more about the application requirements and deadlines for our School of Pharmacy programs.
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