Discover the world of pharmacy

Discover the world of pharmacy.

Pharmacy is:

Groundbreaking.

Pharmaceutical drugs are the greatest medical innovation in history, radically extending the human lifespan, transforming quality of life, and controlling or eradicating deadly diseases.

Vital.

Pharmacists develop cures for diseases, manage patient care with medical teams, research drug safety and efficacy, address social determinants of health, and so much more.

Marketable.

Graduates are in demand for roles far beyond community pharmacy. They’re working in hospitals, research laboratories, government, industry, academia, and other sectors.

Everywhere healthcare happens.

From personalized medicine to biotechnology to drug innovation, pharmacy sits at the intersection of science, data, and healthcare’s future.

“ Drugs are the biggest intervention in all of humanity. That is a huge opportunity.”

— Chan Harjivan, BSP ’95

14,200+ new jobs for pharmacists projected each year*

$137,480 median annual wage for pharmacists in 2024*

5% projected employment growth of pharmacists over the next decade*

*Statistics according to the 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics

Life Sciences/Biotech Drug Discovery and Information Clinical Informatics Drug Research Data Science Drug Safety Predictive Analytics Commercialization

A pharmacy degree opens the door to a world of possibilities.

Community Pharmacy Regional Manager Compounding Pharmacist Pharmacy Manager Executive Vice President Chief Executive Officer

Clinical Pharmacy Clinical Researcher Hospitalist Pharmacist Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Medication Therapy Manager Clinical Specialist Infectious Disease Specialist Emergency Medicine Specialist Investigational Pharmacist

Public Health Researcher Health Policy Developer Professor

Government/Regulatory Affairs Consultant Compliance Officer Medical Writer

Scan to discover how the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences can jumpstart your future.

A DYNAMIC PATHWAY:

Explore drug development.

This example highlights just one of the many industries where a career in pharmacy can make a powerful impact. Pharmacists contribute meaningfully at every stage of the drug development process, from research to delivery.

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RESEARCH Related Careers:

Data Scientist, Biochemist

2.

PRE-CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT Related Careers:

Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Medicinal Chemistry, Informatics

3.

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CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT Related Careers:

Clinical Investigator, Clinician, Clinical Researcher, Regulatory Affairs Specialist

COMMERCIALIZATION Related Careers:

Data Analyst, Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy, Quality Control, Manufacturing

5.

DISTRIBUTION Related Careers:

Pharmacy, Supply Chain Manager

Pharmacy starts at MCPHS. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy opened in Boston as one of the first independent pharmacy schools in the country. Fast forward to now. MCPHS has transformed its storied, 200-year legacy of success in pharmacy education into a 21st-century school of health and life sciences with close to 20 degree programs—one of the few of its kind in the country.

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A Georgetown University study ranked MCPHS third among 4,600 U.S. colleges for return on investment (ROI).

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MCPHS is ranked second among all pharmacy schools in the United States—

“ We’ll have the programs in five years that the healthcare system needs in five years. Reimagining pharmacy is not an action, but a process. Pharmacy is changing,

and first in the Northeast—according

and we are prepared for

to College Factual.

the change.”

90%

of our students receive financial aid, opening possibilities and yielding incredible outcomes in the fields of pharmacy.

— Irene Murimi-Worstell, PhD, MA, Assistant Professor of Pharmacoepidemiology & Health Policy

Unparalleled access to the hub of healthcare in the Boston area Immerse yourself in our incomparable location, steps from major hospitals and biopharma organizations that hold internship, research, and employment opportunities.

World-class faculty Engage with pharmacy professionals who bring firsthand industry experience into the classroom.

Multiple campuses Additional campuses in Worcester, MA, and Manchester, NH, are located within reach of some of the most influential healthcare and biotech organizations in the world.

Hands-on learning Practice in professional space including our licensed model pharmacy that mirrors a real-world practice.

Exceptional student support Receive dedicated academic, advising, tutoring, and board prep along with career guidance from day one.

Capstone Business Plan Competition Present your own business plan to faculty, alumni, and executives from external organizations—the only curriculum of its kind at a pharmacy college, developed to create wellrounded pharmacy leaders.

PharmD:

A degree that opens doors.

Pharmacists are often the most accessible healthcare providers in people’s lives—and it all starts with the PharmD. This professional doctorate combines science, clinical experience, and a deep commitment to patient care. Across six years, students grow into trusted health experts who make a daily impact in communities around the country.

“ PharmD is a foundational degree with limitless opportunities.”

— Robert DiCenzo, PharmD, Associate Provost for Pharmacy Education

Your paths to a PharmD: Direct Entry (A six-year program) Start right out of high school and move directly through to your PharmD.

Transfer Entry Bring in existing college credit and complete your PharmD through a streamlined transfer option.

Professional Program Entries Already earned a bachelor’s degree or in the process of completing it? Enter the professional phase of PharmD in our four-year professional program or three-year accelerated option.

Customize your PharmD degree.

Available Dual Degrees Master of Science in Clinical Research (MS)

“ The PharmD degree allows you to be extremely versatile.

Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy (MS)

You can pivot into roles and

Master of Science in Health Informatics (MS)

opportunities that no other

Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Technology (MBA) Master in Clinical Investigation and Development (MS) Master in Regulatory Sciences (MS)

Concentrations Pursue optional concentrations in Experimental Cancer Research and Geriatrics

Graduate Certificates Health Policy Clinical Management Regulatory Affairs Clinical Research Precision Medicine Public Health Healthcare Management AI in Healthcare

degree program offers. It positions you to stay nimble and vigilant. Maybe you start in community pharmacy but later take a clinical role or an administrative position.

Pharmacy training allows you to do that easily.”

— Amee Mistry, PharmD, Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Director of the Biopharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program

The MCPHS School of Pharmacy has one of the highest numbers of post-graduate residencies and fellowships in the country.

Residencies Residencies provide pharmacists in-depth experiences in different practice settings, including health systems and communities.

Affiliated residencies include: Atrius Health, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, Tufts Medicine, and Walgreens Community-Based Pharmacy Practice.

Fellowships Post-graduate options include academic fellowships in pharmacogenomics and biomedical informatics at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and biopharmaceutical fellowships in drug safety and clinical development. As the second largest biopharmaceutical industry fellowship program in the country, MCPHS partners with Agios, Biogen, Moderna, Novartis, Pfizer, and Sanofi.

No other pharmacy school has the diversity of programs offered by MCPHS.

Bachelor’s

Master’s

Every MCPHS undergraduate program in the School

Elevate your undergraduate expertise:

of Pharmacy prepares students for compelling career

• Clinical Investigation and Development

opportunities, advanced graduate-level work in

• Clinical Research

pharmacy or other health fields, or immediate entry

• Medicinal Chemistry

into a professional program.

• Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy • Pharmaceutics

Pharmaceutical Business: Experience an integrated

• Pharmacology

curriculum of biological and pharmaceutical sciences and

• Regulatory Affairs & Health Sciences

business that leads to careers in project management, supply chain operations, sales, marketing, and regulatory affairs.

Pharmaceutical Sciences: Gain comprehensive education and hands-on experience working with experts in our advanced biological and pharmaceutical science laboratories, preparing you for roles in discovering and developing medications that save lives.

PhD Advance your career prospects: • Medicinal Chemistry • Pharmaceutics • Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy • Pharmacology

Pharmacology & Toxicology: The only combined Pharmacology & Toxicology program in the region—and one of just six in the nation—this degree offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of drug safety and a pathway to a career as a toxicologist.

Scan to learn about the academic offerings at MCPHS.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Bayer Pharmaceuticals Brigham and Women’s Hospital Bristol-Myers Squibb

Where our graduates work: Dana Farber Cancer Institute U.S. Department of Justice U.S. Food and Drug Administration GE Healthcare

Genentech GSK (GlaxoSmithKline) Harvard Medical School Kaiser Permanente Massachusetts General Hospital Mayo Clinic Merck Moderna Novartis Pfizer PillPack Sanofi US Thomas Jefferson University Hospital UnitedHealthcare

Scan to read the stories of our MCPHS alumni and community.

Let’s explore your future.

Together.

Scan to take the next step with MCPHS.

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