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- School Code: 216500
- Phone: (781) 239-3000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
85.33%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
36FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$9,896Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Pharmacy Program
The pharmacy degree program at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences helps to prepare students for an exciting future in the healthcare field, by instructing students in the basic practice of pharmacy managing procedures and the counseling of healthcare patients through courses such as pharmacy administration, pharmacy practice, and application regulations. Students also study pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, and physiology, which help them learn to prepare and dispense drugs and medications for patients of healthcare professionals and prescribing physicians. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer pharmacy program.
The Pharmacy program at MCPHS University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education since 1939.
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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Also known as MCPHS University
50 Oakland St, Wellesley Hills, MA
About
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science, located in Boston, Massachusetts, was founded in 1823, and is a private institution. The school was founded by fourteen pharmacists and holds the distinction of being the oldest higher education institution in the city, and the second oldest school of pharmacy in the United States. T
MCPHS received degree granting ability in allied health through a charter change in 1979. Since then the school has added two campuses, located in Worcester, Massachusetts and Manchester, New Hampshire, as well as the addition of the Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists which operates the school's dental hygiene program.
Academics
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science offers a variety of programs with a specific focus in the sciences. Undergraduate level programs combine lower and upper division courses, electives and general education requirements to create a curriculum that results in a bachelor's degree.
Master and doctoral programs have separate requirements for admission, and each requires a lower level degree to have already been earned in order to be considered. The school's graduate programs in pharmacy and physician studies are ranked among the best in the United States.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
MCPHS requires all applicants to supply a completed application, standardized test scores, transcripts and letters of recommendation from math or science teachers or guidance counselors. The supplied material will be reviewed and a decision rendered. Once completed, the student will be notified, and if admitted, will be supplied the information necessary to prepare for enrollment.
Application to graduate level and above programs have their own process and requirements. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, work study programs and scholarships awarded based on need as determined by the applicants information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students Enrolled in the Pharmacy Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 285 |
| Doctorate Degree | 610 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 332 |
| Female | 563 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 |
| Asian | 270 |
| Black | 66 |
| Hispanic | 34 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 1 |
| White | 302 |
| Multiple Races | 16 |
| Non Resident Alien | 151 |
| Unknown | 52 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Pharmacy program at MCPHS University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
Pharmacists
Description
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, pharmacists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates MCPHS University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences may offer student services like:
- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation