Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
MCPHS TOEFL minimums by admission type
From MCPHS's international applicants page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate admission | 79 | TOEFL ITP 550 |
| Bridge admission | 69 | TOEFL ITP 498; degree study with intensive English |
| CAPPS programmes; MS and PhD in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry | 90 | Or equivalent |
How MCPHS handles TOEFL scores
Ask ETS to send your TOEFL scores to MCPHS under school code 3512. MCPHS is test optional except for the English proficiency test, which may be required depending on your native language and the curriculum of your high school.
For comparison, the same table sets IELTS at 6.5 for undergraduate admission and 5.5 for bridge admission.
TOEFL iBT score reports issued since January 2026 also carry a 1 to 6 band score alongside the 0 to 120 total; see our guide to the new TOEFL score scale. Where a page above gives only a 0 to 120 figure, that is the figure this guide reports.
Know your target? Check where you stand
Take a free AI-scored IELTS mock and see your score per skill before you book the real test. Free account, no card.
Take a free mock →Practise before you book: free IELTS mock test, IELTS reading practice, IELTS listening practice and IELTS speaking predictions.
If your TOEFL score is below MCPHS's level
Conditional admission is open to students who have not yet taken a required test or need more English first; you gain full admission with a qualifying score or by reaching set levels at a partner English school. A completion certificate from a partner ESL school can replace a test score, and the bridge route lets you start your degree alongside intensive English classes.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your MCPHS programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does MCPHS require for undergraduates?+
79 for undergraduate admission, or 69 for bridge admission.
Which MCPHS programmes need TOEFL 90?+
CAPPS programmes and the MS and PhD programmes in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry.
What is MCPHS's TOEFL code?+
3512.
Can an ESL certificate replace TOEFL at MCPHS?+
Yes. A completion certificate from a partner ESL school can be submitted instead.
Keep reading
Related
- MCPHS IELTS requirement
- Merrimack TOEFL requirement
- IELTS vs TOEFL for the USA
- The new TOEFL score scale (2026)
- All 4564 guides
Guide updated on 1 November 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
© 2026 BandLadder. Written and checked by the BandLadder team. You may quote or cite this page with credit to BandLadder and a link to it; republishing it in full needs our written permission. Content use policy