Graduate Admissions

Our M.S. degree programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Outcomes Research, and Biotechnology are well-suited to those who would like to accelerate their careers with a graduate degree and to those who wish to prepare themselves for further study in Ph.D. programs. The M.S. program in Cytotechnology and Molecular Cytology provides excellent preparation and training for professional licensure.

Details of the admissions process are outlined below. If you have additional questions, please refer to our page of Frequently Asked Questions or e-mail the Office of Graduate Admissions. 

You may click the following link if you are ready to apply.

Admissions Process

The School of Graduate Studies accepts students on a rolling basis, though priority is given to those applicants who apply by April 15, so students are encouraged to apply early. 

Review of the application begins when all required materials have been received. Applications are reviewed by program faculty committees and decisions are based on the applicant’s prior academic performance and rigor of academic background, standardized test scores, recommendations, research, career and/or volunteer experience, and commitment to pursuing graduate education at ACPHS. The review process may also require an on-campus, telephone, or Skype interview with the program faculty admission committee.  

Students will receive official notification of the admissions decision from the School of Graduate Studies approximately 6-8 weeks after all required materials have been received.

Admissions Requirements

College-wide admissions standards apply to all graduate programs offered at ACPHS. Below is the list of minimum application requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to carefully review these criteria in order to avoid any delay in the application process.

• > Completed application for admission. Click here to apply.
  
  > Pharm.D., B.A. or B.S. degree appropriate to area of intended study; degree must be earned prior to graduate enrollment and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  
  > Personal essay outlining relevant background/experience and why you wish to pursue graduate study at ACPHS.
  
  > Official GRE scores (general test only) taken within the last five years. There is no required minimum GRE score for admission, but successful applicants typically score in the top 50th percentile. Please note: (i) The college GRE code is 2013 and (ii) Current ACPHS students applying for direct entry into the graduate school are exempt from taking the GRE.
  
  > Official transcripts from all colleges attended, regardless of whether a degree was earned or not.  International applicants must also submit official WES or ECE evaluations of academic transcripts from any institutions attended outside the United States.
  
  > Two (2) letters of recommendation from relevant faculty members or professional employers who can attest to your likelihood of success in graduate school.
  
  > Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  
  > International applicants are required to submit official TOEFL scores (minimum iBT score of 84) taken within the last two years.
  
  > Payment of $75 application fee.

Please refer to our page of Frequently Asked Questions or e-mail the Office of Graduate Admissions with any questions about the Graduate Admissions process. 

All supporting materials should be sent directly to:

Donna Myers
Director of Pharmacy and Graduate Admissions
Office of Graduate Admissions
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
106 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 694-7149 or (888) 203-8010