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Submission Number: 73
Submission ID: 73
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Submission URI: /publishedsurvey

Created: Tue, 03/10/2020 - 07:14
Completed: Thu, 09/25/2025 - 12:36
Changed: Fri, 09/26/2025 - 15:33

Remote IP address: 156.231.2.209
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Current page: Complete
Submitted to: Published Survey

Contact Information

179 Longwood Ave
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
Massachusetts
Yes

Program Application Deadline

August 01, 2026
Yes
No
https://www.mcphs.edu/admission-and-aid/graduate-applicants
Free to apply.
Yes

Program Description

As a pharmacologist, you have the unique opportunity to contribute to the knowledge, well-being and survival of mankind. This program builds on your previous bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, or related field, to prepare you to perform research in exploring how drugs interact with biological systems.

During this graduate program, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside professional experts to learn how to fully research the pharmacological actions of synthetic and naturally occurring drugs, leading to improved drug design. Theoretical and experiential situations help you develop an innovative and creative approach to problem solving, so you’ll be ready to advance your career with an advanced degree.
Yes

Institution Information

Private
Yes
Fall
Yes

Degree Requirements

32
Research
Required
Not Required
Not Required
Varies
Thesis and Non-Thesis Pathways
Students can customize their degree by applying for an optional thesis. Those who are accepted for the thesis track will collaborate with a faculty mentor developing pharmaceutical advancements. Non-thesis students will seek opportunities to participate in summer internships at some of the most prestigious pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the Boston area.
Yes

Degree Information

On Campus
Biochemistry, Biological Science, Cancer, Cellular Biology, Drug Metabolism, Molecular Biology, Natural Product, Neuroscience, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Translational Science
Yes

Program Statistics

Yes
27
Last academic year-country of origin of the accepted students:
Yes
Last academic year-graduates job placement:
Yes

GRE and Other Tests

No
TOEFL or IELTS
Other forms of accepted language proficiency exams: iTEP, PTE Academic. For more information, please visit https://www.mcphs.edu/admission-and-aid/international-applicants
Yes

Letters of Recommendation

Yes
1
Yes

Other Admission Requirements

3.0
For admission to the MS program, an applicant must have:
A baccalaureate degree in Physiology, Chemistry, Biology or related area

Recommended Courses:
General Biology with lab
General Chemistry with lab
Organic Chemistry with lab
Physiology
Calculus
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
Yes

Financial Support

3
Teaching Assistantship
N/A
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

We are not a participating PharmGrad program
We are not a participating PharmGrad program
Yes