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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, also known as MCPHS, is a private institution located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It was originally established in 1823 by 14 Boston pharmacists as the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. The college focuses on professional education in pharmacy and areas of health sciences. MCPHS offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. MCPHS operates the following campuses:
- Boston Campus
- Manchester Campus
- Worcester Campus
MCPHS campuses boast of an active campus life and are home to a variety of student clubs and organizations. Some of these organizations are the Student Government Association (SGA), Academy of Students of Pharmacy (ASP), Asian Student Association, and Dance Club.
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Campus Location179 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5896
USA
Main Tel: (617) 732-2800
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy & Health Science HighlightsWhere Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy & Health Science stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in medicine and medical adminstration.
- High faculty salary.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| First-professional degree | 426 | 1 | | Bachelor | 141 | 9 | | Master | 69 | 6 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 29 | 1 | | Doctorale | 2 | 4 |
Mass College Of Pharmacy StudentsThe student enrollment at Mass College Of Pharmacy was 3,626 in 2007 (3,491 full-time equivalent). About 27% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 73% of the class. Undergrads are 27% of enrolled students, graduate students are 8%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 65%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 22,700 | | Room | $ 8,400 | | Board | $ 3,320 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 | | Other | $ 2,220 |
Financial Aid: Mass College Of Pharmacy participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 172 |
Housing and MealsMass College Of Pharmacy provides on-campus housing for 739 of its 3,491 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
Mass College Of Pharmacy Admissions (2007)
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 460-540 | | Math | 480-580 | | Writing | 460-550 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (22 awarded) - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (149 awarded) - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Physician Assistant
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE (455 awarded) - Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences (MS, PhD)
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
- Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
- Pharmacy Administration/Policy/Regulatory Affairs (MS, PhD)
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (38 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE (0 awarded) THERAPY AND COUNSELING (3 awarded) - Health/Medical Psychology
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