Degrees and Certifications
Leadership in Pharmacy Education (LiPhE) InstituteA pharmacy degree provides a solid foundation for a rewarding career. Our students and alumni can pursue additional degrees, credentials, and certifications to expand their knowledge — and their professional horizons. Employers in healthcare and the life sciences look for continuous learners, and some positions require specialized expertise or advanced training in multiple fields.
Graduate Certificates
MCPHS designs certificate programs to meet workforce needs. We are in the process of expanding our offerings. Certificates—offered to PharmD students at no additional cost—are currently available in:
- Precision Medicine (available to all students)
- Healthcare Management (available to Worcester and Manchester students)
- Public Health (available to Worcester and Manchester students)
Dual Degree Options
MCPHS pharmacy students can apply for one of our unique dual degree programs, earning two advanced degrees. A dual-degree program allows a student to pursue and complete the requirements for two separate degrees simultaneously.
- Doctor of Pharmacy/Master in Clinical Research (available to Boston PharmD students)
- Doctor of Pharmacy/Master in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy (available to Boston PharmD students)
- Doctor of Pharmacy/Master in Public Health (available to Worcester and Manchester PharmD students)
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences /Master of Science in Pharmaceutics
Precision Medicine Graduate Certificate
"The Precision Medicine Graduate Certificate allows you to dive deep and learn about genetics at a new level. I can now speak with the MDs and PhDs on a team as well as others and provide a unique perspective and knowledge."
Katarena Nalbandian | PharmD '23