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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

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

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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.

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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.
• 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
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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)

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Timeline 2013-2014

• February 1st - application deadline

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Tuition 2013-2014

• Worcester Campus: $42,650 (Annual)

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