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==Contacts==  
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==Contacts==
 
'''Website:''' http://www.mcphs.edu/ <br>  
 
'''Website:''' http://www.mcphs.edu/ <br>  
 
'''Phone:''' 508.373.5607<br>
 
'''Phone:''' 508.373.5607<br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions.worcester@mcphs.edu
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions.worcester@mcphs.edu
For contact information of admission counselors [http://www.mcphs.edu/admission-and-aid/transfer-applicants/transfer-and-graduate-counselors]
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==Program Information==  
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==Program Information==
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====Curriculum====
 
*Doctor of Pharmacy (Accelerated PharmD)
 
*Doctor of Pharmacy (Accelerated PharmD)
*Full time and year round 34 month program -- approximately 3 years.
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*3 years in length
*Fall semester start
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://www.mcphs.edu/admission-and-aid/transfer-applicants/how-to-apply/pharmacy-pharmd here]
*For traditional PharmD, click [http://www.mcphs.edu/admission-and-aid/transfer-applicants/how-to-apply/pharmacy-pharmd here]
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==Admission Requirements==
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====Admission statistics====
====Course and Degree Requirements====  
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*Total number of applicants in 2013: XX
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*Applicants interviewed 2013: XX
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*Class size in 2013: XX (XX in-province, XX out-of-province)
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*A maximum of XX% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
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*International students are/are not eligible to apply
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For more information on the program, click [URL here]
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==Admissions Requirements==
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Degree: B.Sc. or B.A.
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*Required Courses
 
*For applicants that have a B.Sc. or B.A. from an accredited university must have completed the following requirements prior to applying:
 
*For applicants that have a B.Sc. or B.A. from an accredited university must have completed the following requirements prior to applying:
 
**General Biology (with labs): 1 year  
 
**General Biology (with labs): 1 year  
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**Behavioural Science elective: 1 semester
 
**Behavioural Science elective: 1 semester
 
**Economics: 1 semester
 
**Economics: 1 semester
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*Recommended Courses: NA
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For more information, click [URL here]
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====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Minimum: N/A
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*In-province/domestic students:
*Students must receive a C or better for a course to be transferable.  
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**Minimum grade/GPA: 3.0
*Preference is given to applicants who have completed pre-requisite courses at 4-year colleges or universities.
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**Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: NA
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*Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
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**Minimum grade/GPA: 3.0
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**Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: NA
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*Calculation method:
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** *Preference is given to applicants who have completed pre-requisite courses at 4-year colleges or universities.
 
*Math and science courses must not have been taken more than 10 years ago.
 
*Math and science courses must not have been taken more than 10 years ago.
 
**Note: Though a bachelor’s degree is not required, most applicants will have a BA or BS before starting the program.
 
**Note: Though a bachelor’s degree is not required, most applicants will have a BA or BS before starting the program.
For more information, click [http://www.mcphs.edu/admission-and-aid/transfer-applicants/how-to-apply/pharmd-accelerated here]
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For more information, click [http://www.mcphs.edu/admission-and-aid/transfer-applicants/how-to-apply/pharmd-accelerated here] <br>
====Supporting Documents====  
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And [http://www.mcphs.edu/admission-and-aid/international-applicants/frequently-asked-questions here]
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====PCAT====
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Not required
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====Supporting Documents====
 
*Applications to the Doctor of Pharmacy program must be completed through the [http://www.pharmcas.org/ Pharmacy Central Application Service (PharmCAS)].
 
*Applications to the Doctor of Pharmacy program must be completed through the [http://www.pharmcas.org/ Pharmacy Central Application Service (PharmCAS)].
 
**Note: Applicants may choose only one campus.
 
**Note: Applicants may choose only one campus.
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*For more information, click [http://www.mcphs.edu/admission/worcester/apply.html here].
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*Complete PharmCAS Application
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*Official High School Transcript for any applicant who has not previously earned a BS/BA degree
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*Official AP or CLEP Scores if applicable (transfer credit granted for AP Scores of 4 or 5 and CLEP Scores of 50 or higher)
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*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.
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*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.
 
*In addition to submitting an application through PharmCAS, all PharmD transfer applicants are required to complete a [https://mcphs.wufoo.com/forms/worcester-manchester-pharmd-supplemental-form/ Supplemental Application]
 
*In addition to submitting an application through PharmCAS, all PharmD transfer applicants are required to complete a [https://mcphs.wufoo.com/forms/worcester-manchester-pharmd-supplemental-form/ Supplemental Application]
 
*AP scores, TOEFL/IELTS (if necessary), official transcripts
 
*AP scores, TOEFL/IELTS (if necessary), official transcripts
 
*For more information, click [http://www.mcphs.edu/admission/worcester/apply.html here].
 
*For more information, click [http://www.mcphs.edu/admission/worcester/apply.html here].
==Timeline==  
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• http://www.mcphs.edu/admission-and-aid/transfer-applicants/how-to-apply/pharmd-accelerated
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====Evaluation criteria====
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*How the applicant will be evaluated; example: McGill med has a 30/70 Personal statement/academics split to be invited for an interview and then a 20/80 academic/interview split for the final decision
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For more information, click [URL here]
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==Interview==
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*Interview invitations will be sent out on XXXX or on a rolling basis
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*Interview dates for 2013-2014
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*Type of interview (MMI/ combined MMI and traditional etc)
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For more information, click [URL here]
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
 
*February 1st - application deadline
 
*February 1st - application deadline
 
For more information, click [http://www.mcphs.edu/admission-and-aid/transfer-applicants/important-dates here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.mcphs.edu/admission-and-aid/transfer-applicants/important-dates here]
==Tuition 2012-2013==
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
 
*Worcester Campus: $42,650 (Annual)
 
*Worcester Campus: $42,650 (Annual)
 
**Click [http://www.mcphs.edu/~/media/Files/Admission%20and%20Aid/Tuitionflyer_05_14_12.pdf here] for more information.
 
**Click [http://www.mcphs.edu/~/media/Files/Admission%20and%20Aid/Tuitionflyer_05_14_12.pdf here] for more information.
 
For information on financial aid, click [http://www.mcphs.edu/admission-and-aid/student-financial-services here]
 
For information on financial aid, click [http://www.mcphs.edu/admission-and-aid/student-financial-services here]
 
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Revision as of 23:51, 11 October 2013

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Contacts

Website: http://www.mcphs.edu/
Phone: 508.373.5607
Admissions e-mail: admissions.worcester@mcphs.edu

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Accelerated PharmD)
  • 3 years in length
  • Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found here

Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants in 2013: XX
  • Applicants interviewed 2013: XX
  • Class size in 2013: XX (XX in-province, XX out-of-province)
  • A maximum of XX% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
  • International students are/are not eligible to apply

For more information on the program, click [URL here]

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: B.Sc. or B.A.
  • Required Courses
  • For applicants that have a B.Sc. or B.A. from an accredited university must have completed the following requirements prior to applying:
    • General Biology (with labs): 1 year
    • Microbiology (with lab): 1 semester
    • General Chemistry (with labs): 1 year
    • Organic Chemistry (with labs): 1 year
    • Calculus: 1 semester
    • Probability and Statistics: 1 semester
    • Physics (with lab): 1 semester
    • Mathematics of Computer Science: 1 semester
  • For applicants seeking enrollment at prior to earning a B.Sc. or B.A. must have successfully completed the following coursework:
    • General Biology (with labs): 1 year
    • Microbiology (with lab): 1 semester
    • General Chemistry (with labs): 1 year
    • Organic Chemistry (with labs): 1 year
    • Calculus: 1 semester
    • Probability and Statistics: 1 semester
    • Physics (with lab): 1 semester
    • Mathematics of Computer Science: 1 semester
    • English Composition: 1 semester
    • Introduction to Psychology: 1 semester
    • Introduction to Sociology: 1 semester
    • Introduction to History or Political Science: 1 semester
    • Humanities elective: 1 semester
    • Social Science elective: 1 semester
    • Behavioural Science elective: 1 semester
    • Economics: 1 semester
  • Recommended Courses: NA

For more information, click [URL here]

GPA

  • In-province/domestic students:
    • Minimum grade/GPA: 3.0
    • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: NA
  • Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
    • Minimum grade/GPA: 3.0
    • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: NA
  • Calculation method:
    • *Preference is given to applicants who have completed pre-requisite courses at 4-year colleges or universities.
  • Math and science courses must not have been taken more than 10 years ago.
    • Note: Though a bachelor’s degree is not required, most applicants will have a BA or BS before starting the program.

For more information, click here
And here

PCAT

Not required

Supporting Documents

  • Applications to the Doctor of Pharmacy program must be completed through the Pharmacy Central Application Service (PharmCAS).
    • Note: Applicants may choose only one campus.
  • For more information, click here.
  • Complete PharmCAS Application
  • Official High School Transcript for any applicant who has not previously earned a BS/BA degree
  • Official AP or CLEP Scores if applicable (transfer credit granted for AP Scores of 4 or 5 and CLEP Scores of 50 or higher)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In addition to submitting an application through PharmCAS, all PharmD transfer applicants are required to complete a Supplemental Application
  • AP scores, TOEFL/IELTS (if necessary), official transcripts
  • For more information, click here.

http://www.mcphs.edu/admission-and-aid/transfer-applicants/how-to-apply/pharmd-accelerated

Evaluation criteria

  • How the applicant will be evaluated; example: McGill med has a 30/70 Personal statement/academics split to be invited for an interview and then a 20/80 academic/interview split for the final decision

For more information, click [URL here]

Interview

  • Interview invitations will be sent out on XXXX or on a rolling basis
  • Interview dates for 2013-2014
  • Type of interview (MMI/ combined MMI and traditional etc)

For more information, click [URL here]

Timeline 2013-2014

  • February 1st - application deadline

For more information, click here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • Worcester Campus: $42,650 (Annual)
    • Click here for more information.

For information on financial aid, click here [[Category:Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences|Pharmacy]