Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (MCPHS) — Boston, USA. A four-year, hands-on program that trains you to work in drug discovery, biopharma labs, regulatory affairs and more. Practical labs, strong industry links and pathways to advanced degrees.

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Duration

4 years

Language

English

Tuition

USD 41,130 / year

Start

Sep 2025

Program overview — easy to understand

MCPHS’s Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a full-time, on-campus degree taught at the Boston campus. Over four years you will learn core biological and chemical sciences, build practical lab skills, and gain knowledge about the pharmaceutical industry and regulations. The degree prepares you to start working in labs, join the biopharma industry, or continue to professional or graduate programs (for example: pharmacy, biomedical research, regulatory affairs).

Your four-year journey (simple)

Year 1 — Foundations

You build core knowledge: general chemistry, cell & molecular biology, calculus, and academic writing. You also learn about healthcare systems and patient communities.

Year 2 — Labs & data

Hands-on lab classes: microbiology, organic chemistry, physics. You study statistics and macroeconomics to understand data and the business context.

Year 3 — Core pharma subjects

Focus on anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical analysis — more applied science and lab projects.

Year 4 — Professional & advanced topics

Ethics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, molecular biology and regulatory affairs. Advanced seminars and a capstone or project prepare you for work or graduate study.

Career outcomes — where this degree can take you

Graduates often work in labs, industry, regulatory bodies, or continue their studies. Typical roles include:

Research assistant / scientist
Support lab work and experiments that develop new drugs.
Lab technician
Run tests, maintain equipment, and ensure lab quality and safety.
Regulatory affairs associate
Help companies meet rules and approvals for medicines and products.
Quality assurance
Ensure processes and products meet required standards.
Graduate / professional study
Pathways to pharmacy school, graduate research, or public health.

Admissions — simple steps

Visit the program page and complete the online application.
Submit transcripts, passport copy and other requested documents.
Provide proof of English (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, etc.).
Follow any additional steps required by MCPHS admissions (fees, interviews if requested).

For exact deadlines and document lists check the official program page linked below.

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