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MCPHS Graduate Application

PharmCAS: Use this application if you are applying to the Direct Entry or Accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy program. If you are applying to the Non-Traditional Doctor of Pharmacy please use the MCPHS Graduate Application. 

OTCAS: Use this application if you are applying to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program.

PTCAS: Use this application if you are applying to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

CASPA: Use this application if you are applying to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program.

OptomCAS: Use this application if you are applying to the Doctor of Optometry program.

To review individual program prerequisites, please visit the program page for the program to which you are applying.

All applicants must submit the following credentials along with their completed applications.

• Official transcripts from each college or university attended
• Official AP or CLEP scores, if applicable (scores of 4 or 5 or CLEP scores of 50 or higher must be obtained)
• Proof of English language proficiency if English is not your first language (language proficiency may be submitted with a score report from TOEFL, IELTS, or iTEP or by taking the MCPHS on-campus language proficiency test)
• Official transcripts from non-U.S. secondary schools, colleges, or universities must also be sent to World Education Services or Educational Credential Evaluators for a course-by-course evaluation.

After an initial review of your application, additional items that are program- or student-specific may be required, and students will be notified in their student application portal.

The following programs require at least one letter of recommendation. Some programs require additional letters of recommendation, see program page for more details.

• Master of Physician Assistant (MPAS) – Boston
• Accelerated Master of Physician Assistant (MPAS) –Worcester/Manchester
• Master of Occupational Therapy (MSOT) – Manchester
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) – Boston
• Accelerated PharmD (PharmD) –Worcester/Manchester
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) –Worcester
• Doctor of Optometry (OD) –Worcester
• Master of Science in Nursing (FNP/PMHNP) - Online
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (FNP/PMHNP) - Online
• Doctor of Nurse Practitioner (DNP) - Online

The following programs also require submission of official GRE scores:

• Pharmacology MS/PhD –Boston/Worcester
• Pharmaceutics MS/PhD –Boston/Worcester
• Medicinal Chemistry MS/PhD –Boston
• Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy PhD –Boston
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) -Worcester

The Doctor of Optometry (OD) program requires submission of an official score report from either GRE or OAT.

Final transcripts should be mailed directly from your college/university or testing agency in a sealed, signed envelope to the Admissions Office of your program's campus. These documents may also be submitted to MCPHS via email or fax.

MCPHS
Admission Office
179 Longwood Avenue
Boston MA, 02115

Email: admissions@mcphs.edu
Fax: 617.732.2118

After an initial review of your application, additional items that are program- or student-specific may be required, and students will be notified in their student application portal.

We prioritize the review and admission of applications submitted earlier in our rolling admission process, so it is to your advantage to submit your application as soon as possible.

All applicants are automatically considered for scholarship with their application. The sooner you submit your application, the more favorably you will be considered both for admission and scholarship.

Physician Assistant Studies:

September 1: Boston Fall start application deadline

January 15: Worcester/Manchester Spring start application deadline

Boston Doctor of Pharmacy (Direct-Entry PharmD):

June 1: Application deadline for Fall applicants

Worcester/Manchester Doctor of Pharmacy (Accelerated PharmD):

June 1: Application deadline for Fall applicants

Occupational Therapy:

March 1: Fall start application deadline

Physical Therapy:

April 1: Fall start application deadline

Acupuncture:

Continuing to accept applications on a space-available basis

Optometry:

May 27: Fall start application deadline

All Other Graduate Programs:

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as space is limited

Have questions about the admission process or how to apply? Contact us and speak to an admission counselor today.

Boston

617.879.5964
admissions@mcphs.edu

Worcester

508.373.5607
admissions.worcester@mcphs.edu

Manchester

603.314.1701
admissions.manchester@mcphs.edu

Online

508.373.5657
admissions.online@mcphs.edu