Academics


Academic Agreements

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Start or Finish, We're Your Path To Success

There are myriad ways to a successful career. We’ve made it easy for you to take advantage of our strengths in pharmacy and health sciences, whether or not this was the place you started – or intend to finish at. 

Our affiliation agreements allow you to smoothly enter one of our highly respected bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate programs after spending two or three years at one of our partner institutions. 

Or use your degree from ACPHS to facilitate your admission into competitive professional schools, including medical, physician assistant, dental, law and business programs.

Partner Institution to ACPHS | ACPHS to Partner Institution

Partner Institution to ACPHS

Many of these agreements follow a 2+2, 3+2, 3+3 or 3+4 academic timeline. You will spend two or three years at the first institution followed by the remaining years at ACPHS. 

Under the partnership, you can complete both your undergraduate degree at Adelphi and pharmacy doctorate at ACPHS in seven years of full-time equivalent study - three years at Adelphi and four years at ACPHS.

Please visit Adelphi University for more information.

Our agreement with SUNY Adirondack will start you on your health sciences journey. You will spend the first two years at SUNY Adirondack and then transfer to ACPHS to pursue a bachelor's degree in biomedical technology, clinical laboratory science, microbiology, pharmaceutical sciences or public health, typically completed in an additional two years, or a doctor of pharmacy, typically completed in an additional four years. 

Please visit SUNY Adirondack for more information. 

Spend three years at Vermont State University and earn your bachelor's degree in health science and transfer to ACPHS for the remaining four years to complete a doctor of pharmacy.

Please visit Vermont State University for more information.

Simultaneously complete your bachelor's, master's and doctor of pharmacy program at ACPHS while pursuing either a Master of Business in Healthcare Administration or a Master of Clinical Leadership in Healthcare Management degree from Clarkson University Graduate School. The joint degree programs, which reduce the expense of obtaining two degrees when compared to completing the programs independently, are particularly well-suited for those interested in careers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. You can apply for entry at the end of your second or third year at ACPHS.

Please visit Clarkson University for more information.

This agreement provides you the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree from the College of St. Rose and a master’s degree from ACPHS in an area of clinical science, cytotechnology and molecular cytology, clinical laboratory sciences, or molecular biosciences. You will spend three years at the College of St. Rose pursuing your bachelor's degree and the remaining two years are spent at ACPHS completing the bachelor's and master's degree requirements.

Please visit the College of St. Rose for more information.

If you are enrolled in the associate degree program in science at Columbia-Greene Community College (CGCC), our agreements allow you the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical technology, clinical laboratory sciences, microbiology, public health or doctor of pharmacy at ACPHS.

You will spend the first two years at CGCC and for your third year, you will transfer to ACPHS to pursue your bachelor's degree, typically completed in an additional two years. You can also get your doctor of pharmacy in just six years through this agreement.

Curriculum Grids: 

Please visit Columbia-Greene Community College’s Math and Science and  Pharmacy Transfer Track for more information.

If you are enrolled in the associate degree program in science at Dutchess Community College (DCC), our agreements allow you to pursue a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical technology, clinical laboratory sciences, microbiology, public health or a doctor of pharmacy.

You will spend the first two years at DCC and then transfer to ACPHS to pursue your bachelor's degree, typically completed in an additional two years. See our affiliation agreements in biomedical technology, clinical laboratory sciences, microbiology, pharmaceutical sciences, public health. You can also get your doctor of pharmacy in just six years through this agreement.

Please visit Dutchess Community College’s associate degree program in science and clinical laboratory technician for more information. 

If you are enrolled in the associate degree program in science at Fulton Montgomery Community College (FMCC), our affiliation agreements allow you to pursue a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical technology, clinical laboratory sciences, microbiology, public health or a doctor of Pharmacy.

You will spend the first two years at FMCC and for your third year, you will transfer to ACPHS to pursue your bachelor's degree, typically completed in an additional two years. See our affiliation agreements in biomedical technology, clinical laboratory sciences, microbiology, pharmaceutical sciences, and public health. You can also get your doctor of pharmacy in just six years through this agreement.

Please visit Fulton Montgomery Community College for more information. 

If you are enrolled in the associate degree program in biotechnology at Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC), this affiliation agreement allows you to pursue a bachelor’s degree in microbiology or pharmaceutical sciences from ACPHS. You will spend the first two years at HVCC and then transfer to ACPHS to pursue your bachelor's degree, typically completed in an additional two years. While at ACPHS, you will have the chance to study on the main campus and at the College’s state-of-the-art Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET).

Please visit Hudson Valley Community College for more information. 

Our dual degree program gives you the opportunity to earn your bachelor's degree in biology from Keuka College and a doctor of pharmacy from ACPHS in just seven years. Spend three years at Keuka College before transferring to ACPHS for the final four years.

Please visit Keuka College for more information.

Our dual degree program lets you earn your bachelor's degree in biology from Pace University and a doctor of Pharmacy from ACPHS in just seven years. Spend three years at Pace University before transferring to ACPHS for the remaining four years.

Please visit Pace University for more information.

Our dual degree program with Roger Williams University gives you the opportunity to earn your bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or biochemistry from RWU and a doctor of Pharmacy from ACPHS. Spend three years at RWU before transferring to ACPHS for the final four years.

Please visit Roger Williams University’s chemistry, biology and biochemistry programs for more information. 

Our agreement with Russell Sage College provides you the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree from RSC and a master’s degree from ACPHS in an area of clinical science, cytotechnology and molecular cytology, clinical laboratory sciences, or molecular biosciences in just five years. You will spend three years at RSC pursuing and the remaining two years will be spent at ACPHS completing the bachelor's and master's degree requirements. 

Please visit Russell Sage College for more information.

The dual degree program with Saint Michael’s College (SMC) allows you to complete a bachelor's degree in biology (or related field) from SMC and pursue a doctor of pharmacy at ACPHS. Attend SMC for three years and spend the remaining four years at ACPHS.

Please visit Saint Michael’s College for more information. 

If you're enrolled in the associate degree program in science at Schenectady County Community College, the affiliation agreement with SCCC provides you with the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences from ACPHS. You will spend the first two years at SCCC, and for your third year, you will transfer to ACPHS to pursue your bachelor's degree, typically completed in an additional two years.

Please visit SUNY Schenectady County Community College for more information.

Earn your bachelor's degree in biology from SUNY Plattsburgh and a doctor of pharmacy degree from ACPHS in just seven years. You will enroll at SUNY Plattsburgh for the first three years and spend the remaining four years pursuing a doctor of pharmacy degree at ACPHS. Your bachelor's degree will be awarded after successful completion of your first year at ACPHS.

Please visit SUNY Plattsburgh for more information. 

Our agreement with the University at Albany provides you the opportunity to complete a bachelor's degree in human biology (or related field) from UAlbany and a master’s degree in cytotechnology and molecular cytology or clinical laboratory sciences from ACPHS in just five years. This 3+2 agreement allows you to spend the first three years at UAlbany pursuing a bachelor's degree and the remaining two years at ACPHS to complete all bachelor's and master's degree requirements.

Please visit the University at Albany for more information.

Our second agreement with UAlbany gives you the option to pursue a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UAlbany and a doctor of pharmacy degree from ACPHS in just seven years. This 3+4 agreement allows you to spend the first three years at UAlbany pursuing the bachelor's degree and the remaining four years at ACPHS to complete all bachelor's degree and doctor of pharmacy requirements.

Please visit the University at Albany for more information.

ACPHS and the University of Vermont (UVM) share a commitment to affordable, advanced education in the sciences. The UVM-ACPHS 3+4 Program provides highly motivated students an opportunity to achieve a bachelor’s degree from UVM and a doctor of pharmacy degree from ACPHS in just seven years. This agreement allows you to spend your first three years at UVM pursuing your bachelor's degree and the remaining four years at ACPHS to complete a bachelor's degree and doctor of pharmacy requirements.

Please visit the University of Vermont for more information.

The agreement gives you the opportunity to earn your bachelor’s degree from Utica University and a doctor of pharmacy from ACPHS in just seven years. This agreement allows you to spend your first three years there pursuing your bachelor's degree and the remaining four years at ACPHS to complete a bachelor's degree and doctor of pharmacy requirements.

Please visit Utica University for more information.

 

ACPHS to Partner Institution

Many of these agreements follow a 3+2, 3+3, 3+4 or 4+4 academic timeline. You will spend three or four years at ACPHS followed by the remaining years (depending on the agreement) at the second institution.

Earn your bachelor’s degree from ACPHS and your juris doctor from Albany Law School in just six years. Spend the first three years at ACPHS and the remaining three years at Albany Law School. This joint program is designed for students interested in science- or health-related law. You may apply for entry during your senior year of high school.

Please visit Albany Law School for more information. 

If medical school is in your future, our agreement with Albany Medical College could be for you. Our agreement provides you with the opportunity to apply to AMC at the end of your second year at ACPHS. If accepted, you will matriculate into AMC upon completion of a bachelor’s degree from ACPHS.

Please visit Albany Medical College for more information.

Our affiliation with AMC's physician assistant (PA) program provides you the opportunity to be accepted into AMC’s PA program before your first year at ACPHS. We offer four bachelor’s degrees that will prepare you for this PA program: biomedical technology, microbiology, pharmaceutical sciences, and public health. After completing a bachelor's degree at ACPHS, you will begin the PA program at AMC.

Please visit Albany Medical College for more information.

If medical school is in your future, our agreement with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) could be for you. You can apply for entry to the eight-year program during the senior year of high school or during the first or second year at ACPHS. Our medical school agreement provides you with the opportunity to apply for early acceptance to LECOM's doctor of osteopathic medicine program, and if accepted, you are guaranteed admission to LECOM upon completion of your bachelor’s degree from ACPHS.

Please visit Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine for more information. 

If dental school is in your future, our agreement with LECOM could be for you. Our agreement provides you the opportunity to be accepted into the doctor of dental medicine program during your senior year of high school or during the first or second year at ACPHS. After completing your bachelor's degree at ACPHS, you will enter the first year of dental school at LECOM.

Please visit Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine for more information. 

Reach your full potential in this dual degree program with New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) College of Osteopathic Medicine to earn your bachelor's and doctor of osteopathic medicine degrees in just seven or eight years. You will spend the first three or four years at ACPHS and, upon meeting all academic criteria, transfer to NYIT for the remaining four years. This program is specifically designed for pre-med students who want to pursue a career in osteopathy. You will apply for entry to the seven-year program during your senior year of high school. You will apply for entry to the eight-year program during your junior year at ACPHS.

Please visit New York Institute of Technology for more information.

If medical school is in your future, our agreement with SUNY Upstate Medical University’s 4+4 program could be for you. You will earn your bachelor's and doctor of allopathic medicine degrees in eight years with entrance into both ACPHS and Upstate Medical University College of Medicine (Upstate) determined when you are a high school senior.

Please visit SUNY Upstate Medical University or ACPHS Upstate Accelerated Scholars fact sheet for more information.

Pursue your bachelor's degree in public health or microbiology at ACPHS and your master's degree in public health from the UAlbany in just five years. Our 4+1 agreement allows you to spend the first four years obtaining your bachelor's degree at ACPHS and the fifth year earning your master's degree in public health at UAlbany.

Please visit the University of Albany for more information.

 

Questions?

Elizabeth Brookins
Elizabeth Brookins

Director of Pre-Professional Pathways
Phone: 518-694-7182
Email: Betsy.Brookins@acphs.edu

Sarah Ohnsman
Sarah Ohnsman

Associate Director of Admissions
Phone: 518-694-7285
Email: Sarah.Ohnsman@acphs.edu