Contact Information
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Street 1: 179 Longwood Avenue
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City: Boston
State: Massachusetts
Zip: 02115
Country: United States

Program Location:: Massachusetts
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: JoAnna Baker 
  Title: Director of Admission
  Phone (Work): 617.732.2153
  Email: joanna.baker@mcphs.edu

Institutional Website::
- http://www.mcphs.edu

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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: June 3, 2024
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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : None

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Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
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Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: Yes
Is your institution public or private?: Private
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: Yes
Academic Term Type:: Semester (2 terms per academic year)
Program Structure:
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What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum?: * 0 - 6/7

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: Not Required
Alternative Enrollment Options:
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Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?: Yes
If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply:: Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance 

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 192
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? : Yes
If yes, check all that apply:: PharmD/MPH (Public Health)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: No
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
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Program Description
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Program Description:
MCPHS University, formerly Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, is the oldest institution of higher education in the entire city of Boston and the second-oldest university of pharmacy in the United States. Since the University's founding in 1823, MCPHS University has been on the cutting edge of innovation in healthcare education. The six-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program provides direct entry from high school and includes a two-year liberal arts and sciences phase followed by a four-year professional phase, ensuring that graduates are critical thinkers, capable professionals, and compassionate caregivers.

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: N/A
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Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 65
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 32
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology I
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology II with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I & II with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry II 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: Physics (3 credits)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics (Acceptable substitutions include Basic Statistics, Biostatistics, Psychological Statistics, Economic Statistics)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: *Additional courses required for students without a U.S. or Canadian Bachelor's Degree*
College Writing/English
Semester Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Psychology
Course Title: *Additional courses required for students without a U.S. or Canadian Bachelor's Degree*
Psychology 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: *Additional courses required for students without a U.S. or Canadian Bachelor's Degree*
Social Sciences 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: General Elective(s)
Course Title: *Additional courses required for students without a U.S. or Canadian Bachelor's Degree*
Liberal Arts Courses
Semester Hours (Min): 15

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
August 1, 2024, for Fall 2024.

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
Applicants can complete outstanding prerequisites through MCPHS's School of Professional Studies. These courses are offered online and are self-paced.  For more information, please visit: https://www.mcphs.edu/academics/school-of-professional-studies/prerequisites 

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

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Required courses for students with a U.S. or Canadian Bachelor's Degree or a U.S. Master's Degree:
•	General Biology I (3 credits)
•	General Biology II with lab (4 credits)
•	General Chemistry I & II with lab (8 credits)
•	Organic Chemistry I with lab (4 credits)
•	Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
•	Microbiology with lab (4 credits)
•	Anatomy and Physiology (3 credits)
•	Physics I (3 credits)
•	Statistics (3 credits) (Acceptable substitutions include Basic Statistics, Biostatistics, Psychological Statistics, Economic Statistics)
•	Calculus I (3 credits)

Additional courses required for students without a U.S. or Canadian Bachelor's Degree:
•	College Writing/English (6 credits)
•	Psychology (3 credits)
•	Social Sciences (3 credits)
•	Liberal Arts Courses (15 credits)


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Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: No

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: No

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PCAT and Other Tests
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Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:: Not Required or Considered
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Minimum composite PCAT score considered:: N/A
Other Admission Tests:
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Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: Recommended, but not required
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Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?: Yes
 If yes, how many evaluations are required?: One (1)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
Clergy: ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Recommended but not required
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: Varies

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Recommended but not required
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: Varies

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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: No
Is preference given to residents of other states?: No
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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

International Applicants
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Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?: Yes
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
Official transcripts from non-U.S. secondary schools, colleges or universities must be sent to the World Education Services (WES) for a course-by-course evaluation.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?: Yes
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: :
If English is your second language, you will be required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 79 or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score 6.5. Please visit our website for further information.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : Yes
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs
If yes, is the post-B.S. Pharm.D. program offered to current U.S., Canadian, and/or foreign-trained pharmacists?: U.S. Pharmacy School Graduates , Canadian Pharmacy School Graduates, Foreign Pharmacy School Graduates 
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Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License
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Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with one interviewer
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
MCPHS University- Boston currently offers weekly individual Zoom interviews. Each student will complete an online written assessment at the end of the formal interview.  

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Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?: Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?: No
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies::
MCPHS University's enrollment deposit is $500.00 and the deposit is non-refundable. 


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2024-09-03
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Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes