Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)—Accelerated
School of Pharmacy
Location: Worcester, Manchester
Start Term: Fall
Prepare to succeed in a variety of rewarding pharmaceutical careers and make vital contributions to patient care.
Prepare for a Pivotal Role in the Lives and Healthcare Decisions of Your Patients
Your 34 Month Journey
By building on your previous education, this year-round program allows you to earn your degree in less than three years.
First-Year Experience
- develop the service-orientated disposition required to engage in patient care
- study pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical biochemistry, pharmacy law, and other critical aspects of pharmacy
- learn the intricacies of the U.S. healthcare and public-health systems as well as patient care
- participate in personal and professional development opportunities
- apply practice skills in laboratory courses simulating community and institutional settings
- explore drug literature evaluation, pharmacology, toxicology, and self-care therapeutics
Second-Year Experience
- study human physiology and pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, and medicinal chemistry
- continue to participate in personal and professional development
- apply knowledge and patient-care skills through seminars, labs, and practice experiences
- gain deep knowledge of pharmacy ethics and applied clinical pharmacokinetics
Third-Year Experience
- participate in patient-care experiences during multiple advanced pharmacy practice rotations
- complete a capstone project and prepare for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX)
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Where Culture and Curriculum Align
Our dedication to person-centered care and experiential learning are reflected in the breadth and depth of our curriculum.
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).
Carlos Randulfe
| PharmD ’18“My MCPHS education allowed me to understand the uses of drugs found in the army formulary as well as the inner workings of a hospital. Such information is very helpful when working on a team, specifically a military team, made up of different providers and healthcare personnel.”
PharmD Students Present Research with a Faculty Mentor
Additional Options for Doctor of Pharmacy at MCPHS
We offer two paths to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in addition to our PharmD—Accelerated option.
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