Prepare for high-demand research careers that help people and communities. The bachelor’s in pharmaceutical sciences at ACPHS opens the door to rewarding professions with strong starting salaries.
Serve on the front lines of drug discovery and development with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences prepares you for drug discovery and design, clinical sciences, drug analysis, pharmaceutical chemistry and regulatory policy, as well as drug optimization, delivery, optimal dosing, safety, outcomes and policy.
From vaccines that reduce the rate of infection to drugs that maintain quality of life for those with chronic conditions, pharmaceutical scientists are instrumental to wellness.
Our program offers comprehensive coursework in drug discovery, pharmacology, and regulatory policy and hands-on technical training experiences led by experts who have a singular passion for advancing human health in areas such as cancer genetics, pharmacogenomics, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics and bioanalytics.
Work with state-of-the-art molecular analytical tools at our [Link] S.5 Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training — the first-of-its kind in the country at a pharmacy college. Engage with a faculty member in a thesis research project or join our robust student chapter of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS), ranked as the top student chapter in the nation.
Your bachelor’s degree is a springboard for most post-graduate degrees including master’s and PhD programs and admission into health professional programs, including medical, dental, or physician assistant programs. Discover specializations and options for further education by tailoring your BS degree to meet your goals by selecting from these specializations:
Advancing your education with a master’s or PhD increases your earning potential considerably and prepares you to pursue jobs in private corporations, academia and government agencies.
A pharmaceutical sciences degree provides professionals opportunities to take part in research experiments that lead to developing new medications. Some contribute by manufacturing and testing new therapies to ensure they are safe and effective.
With a solid foundation in the pharmaceutical sciences, you have broad flexibility for career pathways in:
When you choose ACPHS for your pharmaceutical sciences degree, you’ll study in New York’s capital city with access to the College’s Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET) which explores the application of nanotechnology in drug design and delivery.
Our students enjoy unique access to three major hospitals, a medical college and New York State’s Public Health Laboratory. Many also participate in volunteer opportunities at various local institutions such as Albany Medical Center and Capital City Rescue Mission.
Pursue internships, co-op opportunities, and faculty-mentored research projects to network and position yourself for job offers upon graduation. Our students enjoy unique access to three major hospitals, a medical college and New York State’s Public Health Laboratory. Many also participate in volunteer opportunities at various local institutions such as Albany Medical Center and Capital City Rescue Mission.
Work one-on-one or in groups with faculty mentors on a hypothesis-based research (capstone) project. We also offer opportunities for teaching assistantships to explore working in an academic environment.
Bring pharmaceutical sciences to life with access to our state-of-the-art molecular analytical tools at our Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training — the first-of-its kind in the country at a pharmacy college.
Get involved with like-minded students and develop networks in one of our 55-plus student clubs such as the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS), which is ranked as the top student chapter in the nation! Or explore the connection between botanicals and their role in medicine in our Medicinal Garden.
As a pharmaceutical sciences major, you’ll be able to explore your interests through our signature courses and elective offerings.
In your first year, you’ll explore scientific thinking on a range of thought-provoking topics such as eugenics and the ethics of CRISPR technology, expanding the discussion to research ethics and modern health care. From there, you’ll learn the principles of medicinal chemistry and drug design, and how drugs are delivered within the body.
Large lecture-based courses are balanced with small classes, which offer more individualized attention and valuable opportunities to collaborate with professors and peers.
A hypothesis-based research component can take the form of a one-on-one laboratory project under the mentorship of our research faculty, group-based work in our Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques series, or a literature-focused capstone project.
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