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Submission Number: 73
Submission ID: 73
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Institution Name Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences-Boston
Program Name Pharmacology
Degree Type M.S.
Short Name Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesBoston-73
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Address 1 179 Longwood Ave
Address 2
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City Boston
State Massachusetts
Zip/Postal Code 02115
Country United States
Program Location: Massachusetts
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year? August 01, 2024
Does this program use rolling admissions? Yes
Is your program participating in PharmGrad? No
Link to Application
Application Fee: Free to apply.
Application Deadline Description:
I would like to mark this section as done. 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.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution public or private? Private
Is your program accepting applications for this program? Yes
Program Start Term: Fall
Satellite/Branch campuses:
  • MCPHS University- Worcester, MA
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Credits Required for Degree: 30
Required Rotations: Research
Seminars: Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam: Not Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation: Varies
Additional Information about Degree Requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Delivery Method On Campus
Curricular Focus or Concentration:
Area(s) of Study: Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Metabolism, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology
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I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Have you previously enrolled students in this program? Yes
Last academic year-number of accepted students for your program: 13
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Last academic year-average overall GPA of the accepted students:
Have you graduated your first class for this program? Yes
Academia
Industry
Government
Other
Unknown
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Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is the GRE required? Yes
Is a GRE Subject Test Required or Recommended? Not Required or Recommended
Oldest GRE considered: 9/1/2019
Verbal Reasoning: 70th percentile
Quantitative Reasoning: 70th percentile
Analytical Writing: 70th percentile
Enter any additional information regarding the GRE: The GRE is required for the thesis track. If you are interested in the non-thesis track, the GRE is not required.
Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? TOEFL or IELTS
Other tests or credentials: Other forms of accepted language proficiency exams: iTEP, PTE Academic. For more information, please visit https://www.mcphs.edu/admission-and-aid/international-applicants
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Are letters of recommendations required by your program? Yes
If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required? 1
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I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum overall GPA considered:
Recommended overall GPA considered: 3.0
Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: 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
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Percentage of students receiving financial support: 0
Type of financial support available: Research Assistantship, Teaching Assistantship
What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission? N/A
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I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? We are not a participating PharmGrad program
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service? We are not a participating PharmGrad program
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Admin Status Published
Old ID 1946
AACP Institution Number
SIDS 73