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
Drug Research
Drug Safety
Commercialization
Clinical Informatics
Data Science
Predictive Analytics
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
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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.
1. RESEARCH
Related Careers: Data Scientist, Biochemist
2. PRE-CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT
Related Careers: Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Medicinal Chemistry, Informatics
3. CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT
Related Careers: Clinical Investigator, Clinician, Clinical Researcher, Regulatory Affairs Specialist
4. 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.
#3
A Georgetown University study ranked MCPHS third among 4,600 U.S. colleges for return on investment (ROI).
#2
MCPHS is ranked second among all pharmacy schools in the United States— and first in the Northeast—according to College Factual.
90%
of our students receive financial aid, opening possibilities and yielding incredible outcomes in the fields of pharmacy.
“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 we are prepared for the change.”
— 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)
Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy (MS)
Master of Science in Health Informatics (MS)
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
“The PharmD degree allows you to be extremely versatile. You can pivot into roles and opportunities that no other 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
Every MCPHS undergraduate program in the School of Pharmacy prepares students for compelling career opportunities, advanced graduate-level work in pharmacy or other health fields, or immediate entry into a professional program.
Pharmaceutical Business: Experience an integrated curriculum of biological and pharmaceutical sciences and 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.
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.
Master’s
Elevate your undergraduate expertise:
• Clinical Investigation and Development
• Clinical Research
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmacology
• Regulatory Affairs & Health Sciences
PhD
Advance your career prospects:
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
• Pharmacology
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
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