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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Boston
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DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1823, the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is a private, independent, coeducational college.MCPHS is renowned as one of the nation's oldest and most esteemed colleges of pharmacy. MCPHS strives to be a nationally and internationally recognized leader in the education of health professionals.
MCPHS provides traditional and non-traditional programs of study that serve the needs of the community and promote the following core values:- innovative teaching that fosters student- centered learning; integration of the liberal arts and basic sciences with professional studies;
- scholarship that fosters life-long learning and continuing professional development;
- cross-cultural perspectives on health issues; leadership and caring among health practitioners.
MCPHS' educational goals are achieved by a geographically and culturally diverse body of accomplished students, faculty and staff who take full advantage of the teaching, learning, research and practice opportunities available in one of the world's great health centers.
As a member of the Longwood Medical and Academic Area in Boston, MCPHS can provide resources unmatched by any other institution.
In early 1996, the college completed construction of the Fennell/Iorio Building, an eight-story, 230,000 square-foot mixed use facility. Connected to the existing George Robert White Building by a sky-lighted atrium, the new Fennell/Iorio Building includes sophisticated research facilities, modern laboratories, faculty offices, classrooms, a 180-student residence hall, and cafe. The George Robert White Building houses classrooms, laboratories, lecture halls, faculty offices, and administrative offices. The MCPHS Boston campus is in the heart of the Longwood Medical area, which is in close proximity to many outstanding medical and research facilities. MCPHS is affiliated with many of Boston's major teaching hospitals, community pharmacies, community health centers, and pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.The School of Pharmacy - Boston has a Center for Complementary and Alternative Pharmacotherapy (CAP). CAP conducts research, provides educational programs, and provides information on herbals, homeopathic remedies, and nutraceuticals as well as non-substance-based treatment modalities. The School also has Drug Information Center (DIC). The DIC provides drug information to members of the MCPHS community as well as other health care providers.
Student life at the college provides opportunities to develop friendships and meet people from diverse backgrounds. Students may participate in many college sponsored student organizations which include four fraternities, two sororities, a college newspaper, the yearbook, the dance club, the International Students Organization, Academy of Students of Pharmacy, Honor and Leadership Societies, Black Student Union, Vietnamese Student Association, Student Government, intramural sports, and the Golf Club. In addition, the city of Boston offers museums, theater, opera, a symphony orchestra, ballet, professional sports, nightlife, shopping, an international airport, and many areas of historic interest. MCPHS is a proud member of the Colleges of the Fenway (COF), a consortium of six private colleges in the Fenway neighborhood. Students are able to cross register for courses in these other colleges and may participate in many other activities with students from other COF Institutions. MCPHS makes available room and board residence hall facilities. Students may also elect to seek off-campus accommodations not affiliated with the College. Priding itself on the personal approach, MCPHS encourages each prospective student to visit the campus.
CURRICULUM
Students then progress to intensive core professional courses such as biochemistry, physiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and therapeutics and culminating in the final year of experiential education in area health care facilities and community pharmacies.
PHARMCAS | Application Deadline
No Feb 01PCAT
NoTUITION
- 2004 State Resident: 19600 Non-Resident: 19600 Fees Mandatory: 620 Optional: 0
- 2005 State Resident: 24000 Non-Resident: 24000 Fees Mandatory: 650 Optional: 0
- 2006 State Resident: 25000 Non-Resident: 25000 Fees Mandatory: 680 Optional: 0
- 2007 State Resident: 22000 Non-Resident: 22000 Fees Mandatory: 700 Optional: 0
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
| Courses | Units |
| English | 4 |
| Math (geometry, Algebra I and | 3 |
| Laboratory science (biology, chemistry) | 2 |
| History | 1 |
| College preparatory subjects | 6 |
- Applicants are also required to submit SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) scores.
- The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required if English is not the applicant's primary language. Minimum TOEFL scores are 550 (paper-based) and 213 (computer-based).
- Transfer applicants must submit official transcripts from all accredited colleges and universities they have attended. The TOEFL test is required if English is not the applicant's primary language.
- PCAT scores are required for all transfer applicants. A personal interview with faculty is required for all transfer applicants.
- Accreditation Status
- Full
2006 Admitted Student Profile
- Average: 3.62
- Range: 16-22
- Admitted-Ratio: 3:1
ADDRESS
Office of Admissions Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences179 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115-5896
617-732-2850
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