Use PharmGrad to apply for the M.S. Molecular Biosciences and M.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences programs.
Spring Admission Deadlines (M.S. Molecular Biosciences only)
November 15 Deadline to submit completed PharmGrad application
Fall Admission Deadlines (all programs)
February 1 Deadline to apply and receive consideration for a graduate tuition scholarship
April 15 Deadline to submit completed PharmGrad application
Educational Requirements
- B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The degree must be conferred prior to enrollment at ACPHS.
- Pre-requisite and recommended coursework:
- M.S. Molecular Biosciences pre-requisite courses (one of the following):
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Genetics
- Additionally, the following courses are recommended:
- Biochemistry
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Additionally, the following courses are recommended:
- M.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences pre-requisite courses:
- Molecular Biology
- Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Additionally, the following courses are recommended based on a student's area of interest:
- Pharmacokinetics
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Medicinal Chemistry and Synthesis for Drug Discovery
- Analytical Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Pharmacokinetics
- Additionally, the following courses are recommended based on a student's area of interest:
- M.S. Molecular Biosciences pre-requisite courses (one of the following):
Application Materials/Documents
- Completed and officially submitted PharmGrad application, inclusive of:
- Names and contact information of two (2) faculty or professional references
- Personal essay describing why you wish to pursue graduate study at ACPHS, your specific interest in the academic program and your career goals
- Current resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
- Official transcripts for all college-level coursework, including college-level coursework completed while in high school. An official WES or ECE course-by-course evaluation is required for all coursework taken outside of the United States.
*All official transcripts or WES/ECE course-by-course evaluations must be submitted directly to PharmGrad (not ACPHS) via the National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, or Credentials Solutions; or mailed by the authorized institution, using one of the following:
PharmGrad Transcript Processing Center
PO Box 9214
Watertown, MA 02471
OR
PharmGrad Transcript Processing Center
c/o Liaison International
311 Arsenal Street, Suite 15
Watertown, MA 02472
- Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores. The GRE must have been completed within the past five (5) years and results should be sent directly to ACPHS (Code 2013) or PharmGrad (Code 7804) by ETS.
*Current ACPHS students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are exempt from the GRE requirement.
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
- Official TOEFL (minimum score of 84) or IELTS (minimum score of 7) scores are required as demonstration of English language proficiency. This requirement may be waived for applicants who have been studying in the United States for at least two (2) years immediately prior to the time of application.
Official TOEFL results may be sent electronically to ACPHS (Code 2013) or PharmGrad (Code 7804) by ETS. Otherwise, official TOEFL and IELTS results should be mailed directly to ACPHS:
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Office of Admissions
106 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208