Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology & Toxicology (BS)
School of Pharmacy
Location: Boston
Start Term: Fall, Spring
This program prepares you for a career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, the research and development sector, and graduate and professional schools.
Unravel Life-or-Death Pharmaceutical Challenges
Your Four-Year Journey
With this bachelor’s degree, you will be eligible to become a board-certified toxicologist after just 10 years of relevant work experience—with a master’s degree, just five years of experience. This program is STEM-designated, qualifying international students for an additional two years of OPT work in the United States.
First-Year Experience
- complete studies in multiple areas of biology, chemistry, and physics and participate in associated labs
- gain an understanding of the impact human psychology and American culture have on American healthcare
Second-Year Experience
- continue advanced study and lab work in biology, chemistry, and physics
- learn the essentials of medical microbiology
Third-Year Experience
- explore issues in healthcare and ethics and complete in-depth studies in human anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and biochemistry
- participate in a series of seminars in pharmacology and toxicology
Fourth-Year Experience (Fall Semester)
- master analytical laboratory methods in pharmacology and toxicology
- learn the principles of toxicology and basic pharmacology
- choose between a research or curriculum track by the end of the add/drop period of the fall semester
Fourth-Year Experience (Spring Semester) Research Track
- participate in an advanced seminar in pharmacology and toxicology
- complete a senior research project or industrial internship
Fourth-Year Experience (Spring Semester) Curriculum Track
- continue advanced studies in pharmacology and toxicology
- complete additional advanced courses related to pharmacology and toxicology such as Biotechnology, Immunology, or FDA & Regulatory Affairs
The MCPHS Pharmacology and Toxicology program offers unparalleled opportunities.
Embark on a Rewarding Career
Unlock the mysteries of how drugs and other chemicals act and interact in biological systems and discover new therapies and medicinal solutions.
MCPHS Community Voices
The lived experiences of MCPHS students, partners, and faculty tell an eloquent story. They illustrate just how our student-centered, teaching-first approach keeps us in the top tier of the country’s “most transformative colleges.” (Money magazine 2020).
“Being in the Longwood Medical area provides the opportunity for anyone to get into research. Plus, the program at MCPHS has a high ratio of faculty to students, so the learning we get is really hands on.”
Steven Camara | BS '15
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