Non-Traditional Doctor of Pharmacy (NTDP)

Education that Leverages Your Work Experience

The Non-Traditional Doctor of Pharmacy (NTDP) program provides US-licensed pharmacists with the ability to immediately apply learnings into their work, leveraging opportunities to excel and advance in their careers. This part-time, online program offers you the flexibility to continue working as a pharmacist, all while earning your Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from MCPHS.

Advance your career in Pharmacy at MCPHS

Founded in 1823, MCPHS is the second-oldest university of pharmacy in the United States. It has prepared more students for careers in the field than any other university in the world.

#1

2025 Best Schools for a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

MCPHS is second among all pharmacy schools in the United States—and first in the Northeast—according to the 2025 rankings published by College Factual.

$136K

median salary

Average annual compensation for pharmacists according to U.S. News & World Report, Best Healthcare Jobs, 2023

99%

Online

The NTDP program results in the same PharmD degree as the in-person program. It requires one visit to the Boston campus, includes five semesters of didactic and active learning, with up to 16 credits of experiential education.

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Tailored and accelerated professional development

All School of Pharmacy students are enrolled in the Leadership in Pharmacy Education (LiPhE) Institute, providing support and early exposure to career pathways.

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Lina Hasan

| PharmD ’22

"When I found out about the NTDP program at MCPHS, I knew that’s exactly what I wanted. I needed to sharpen my clinical skills with additional formal education that could provide the proper tools and skills to be a better clinician."

Discover Lina's story

Bisni Narayanan

| PharmD ’15

"MCPHS offered me a convenient schedule, which worked with my full-time job as a pharmacist and mom."

Read Bisni's story

Accreditation

MCPHS – Boston School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by:

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
190 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 3000
Chicago, Illinois 60603-3446
tel.: 312.664.3575
fax: 866.228.2631
website: www.acpe-accredit.org.

tuition

Online tuition is calculated at a cost-per-credit rate based on the program you choose and the number of credits for which you register. Learn more about Online tuition and fees here.

Related MCPHS Programs

We offer two paths to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in addition to our PharmD—Non-Traditional Option.

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)—Accelerated

Full-time program on the Worcester and Manchester campuses. Earn your degree in 34 months.

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Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)—Direct Entry

Six-year, full-time program on the Boston campus.