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AT ACPHS,
the way we approach human health
has the potential to change everything.
We are redefi ning what’s achievable through
science. Our graduates leave extremely prepared,
not just to keep up with the changing landscape,
but to lead the way. Here, students get the
support, resources and opportunities they need
to redefi ne their own potential, and to reimagine
their roles as college students, pharmacists,
researchers, lab technologists and health
care providers—helping to make the
entire fi eld more human,
more personal.

WE INVEST IN THE
FUTURE
WORK SIDE BY SIDE WITH FACULTY
WHO ARE ACCOMPLISHED
RESEARCH SCIENTISTS.
FIND YOUR
POSSIBLE
THE STUDY OF
HUMAN HEALTH IS
NO EASY ENDEAVOR.
IT’S A CALLING.
Across all of our programs, the
work demands extraordinary
focus because of what the world
needs from us. When students at
Albany College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences first step onto
campus, put on their fi rst pair of
lab goggles and balance their first
chemical equation, they’ve started
on a path that will help define the
future of human health.
Here, it’s all possible—and more.
It’s our mission to prepare the
next generation of leaders to work
together to push humanity forward.
And the future lies within us. You could discover the next
breakthrough in health care, the cure for the next viral
disease, a new solution to the challenges of old age—these
possibilities and so much more are yours to explore here
and beyond graduation. Our academic programs take you
out of the classroom at every juncture and introduce you
to experiences that help you think on your feet.
HELP UNDERSERVED
POPULATIONS IN ONE OF OUR
TWO STUDENT-OPERATED
PHARMACIES.
SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED
THROUGH EVENTS LIKE RELAY
FOR LIFE AND COMMUNITY
HEALTH DAY.

HEALTH SCIENCES
THE FIELD IS
YOURS TO
REDEFINE
E
ach of our five bachelor’s
degrees will drive your
passion and fuel your interest in
human health. Your experience
with us can change the landscape
of the fi eld for years to come.
In all of our academic programs, your individual career goals
are the priority of our faculty and staff. They prepare you for
life outside the classroom and lab with capstone projects,
internships and research initiatives.
From there, your path can lead to making an impact as a
microbiologist, a forensic scientist, or even as a public health
data analyst. Should you find yourself wanting to continue your
education in the Health Sciences, ACPHS offers five master’s
degree programs.
YOUR DISCOVERY CONTINUES AT ACPHS.EDU
Our academic affiliation with Albany Medical College
(AMC) gives students the opportunity to pursue early
admission into AMC’s master’s program in Physician
Assistant Studies. If your interest lies in health law, we
offer a six-year joint degree program with neighboring
Albany Law School.

DEGREE PROGRAMS FOR
UNDERGRADUATES
B.S. IN PUBLIC HEALTH
B.S. IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
B.S. IN BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
For students who are interested in
• The workings of the human body
• The origin and progression of human diseases
• Advanced education in the health sciences
Key coursework includes
• Clinical Anatomy
• Human Pathology
• Molecular Genetics and Genomics
• Clinical Microbiology
After graduation, you could
• Work in the biomedical industry in
development, sales or service
• Work as a research assistant
• Pursue a graduate degree or
professional program
B.S. IN CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES
For students who are interested in
• The causes of human disease
• Performing sophisticated,
diagnostic laboratory testing
• Interpreting test results and
informing diagnoses
Key coursework includes
• Clinical Hematology
• Clinical Immunology
• Clinical Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• Clinical Chemistry
After graduation, you could
• Perform laboratory testing
• Work in the food, veterinary
or pharmaceutical industries
• Pursue a graduate degree
or professional program
For students who are interested in
• Understanding how biological and cultural
factors shape an individual’s health
• Tracking how diseases become epidemics
and working to prevent them
Key coursework includes
• U.S. and Global Health Care Systems
• Health and Social Policy
• Epidemiology
• Bioethics
After graduation, you could
• Work in a government agency
• Work for a nonprofi t
• Work in data analytics
• Pursue a graduate degree
or professional program
B.S. IN MICROBIOLOGY
For students who are interested in
• Detecting and studying the microorganisms
that cause disease
• Developing vaccines and treatments for
emerging diseases
• Maintaining quality standards for food,
water and drugs
Key coursework includes
• Microbial Genetics
• Virology
• Bacterial Pathogenesis
• Independent Research Project
• Topics in Infectious Disease
After graduation, you could
• Work in a research laboratory or institute
• Work as an epidemiologist for local
or federal agencies
• Pursue a graduate degree
or professional program
For students who are interested in
• Conducting research on new drugs
or medications
• Discovering the causes of diseases
• Working side by side with researchers
in a variety of medical fi elds
Key coursework includes
• Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques
• Scientifi c Communication
• Independent Research Project
After graduation, you could
• Work as a scientist in biomedical
or pharmaceutical laboratories
• Work in sales or management for
a pharmaceutical company
• Pursue a graduate degree
or professional program
DOCTOR OF PHARMACY
For students who are interested in
• Becoming an expert on the use of medications
and natural products
• Interacting with patients
• Being a frontline member of the health care team
Key coursework includes
• Pharmacy Skills Lab
• Pathophysiology
• Pharmacokinetics
After graduation, you could
• Work as a community or hospital pharmacist
• Pursue a pharmacy residency or fellowship
• Conduct research in a variety of medical fi elds

A CLOSER
LOOK AT OUR
PROGRAMS
THE ACPHS STUDENT CHAPTER
OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
OF PHARMACEUTICAL
SCIENTISTS WAS NAMED
THE 2017 NATIONAL CHAPTER
MICROBIOLOGY
Through the study of bacteria, fungi and viruses, microbiologists
discover how microorganisms can pose threats to human
health. At ACPHS, the lab will become your second classroom,
allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the field through
real-life research experience. After completing the program,
graduates typically gain employment in research laboratories,
pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and medical diagnostic
laboratories. Others have gone on to further their education,
obtaining graduate degrees or professional degrees in fi elds
such as medicine, dentistry and veterinary studies.
BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
In the future, AI algorithms will replace invasive testing
methods, and wearables will detect illness before a patient
shows any symptoms. As a biomedical technologist, it’s your
job to harness this technology to make medical advancements.
Our program is designed for students interested in immediately
entering the workforce as well as those who wish to continue
their education. Choose from ACPHS’ dual degree programs in
Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Cytotechnology & Molecular
Cytology, and receive both a bachelor’s and master’s degree
in just five years.
OF THE YEAR. PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
CLINICAL LAB SCIENCES
HEALTHCARE IS ONE OF
THE FASTEST-GROWING
CATEGORIES IN THE
TECH INDUSTRY
Unlike pharmacy’s focus on direct patient care, the study of
Pharmaceutical Sciences has a strong research foundation
to better prepare students for careers in drug analysis and
manufacturing and those interested in applying to medical
school. That means that as a pharmaceutical scientist, you
work to discover and develop new drug therapies long before
they are prescribed. ACPHS graduates have gone on to
complete master’s, professional and Ph.D. programs at places
like Northeastern University, University of Pennsylvania and
Vanderbilt University.
There are 7 billion diagnostic tests performed in the United
States each year. At ACPHS, we teach the precision necessary
to successfully analyze these tests. The curriculum has been
designed to provide you with a strong scientifi c foundation
that will inform how you approach, interpret and reflect on your
work in the lab. Then, you will continue to sharpen your skills
through learned research techniques and clinical rotations
at a nearby community hospital or major medical center.
In the past three years, every CLS graduate has passed the
Board of Certification examination—a requirement for anyone
entering this profession.

PUBLIC HEALTH
Today more than ever, we need experts in healthcare,
addiction, infectious disease and environmental hazards
who can revolutionize global health. Through a diverse
curriculum with courses ranging from biology to sociology,
public health students learn the skills needed to better
understand a variety of roles in community health, services,
education and research. Our public health graduates are
working to create a better, healthier world through leadership
roles with organizations such as the New York State
Department of Health, American Cancer Society, Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation, Scribe America and more.
PHARMACY
In order to understand patient needs, you must understand
the patient as a whole, which is why we work to bring students
out from behind the pharmacy counter. Our students are
prepared with hands-on experience and a resourceful,
inventive and adaptable attitude. As a pharmacist, the reach
of your life’s work extends beyond the clinical setting you
choose—directly impacting the health of every life you touch.
When you receive your Pharm.D. at ACPHS, you’ll be creating
a healthier life for every person you serve.
PUTTING OUR
PROMISE INTO
PRACTICE
S
tudents at ACPHS learn beyond the lab—sometimes far
beyond. We have established two not-for-profit pharmacies
in underserved communities to not only provide an enhanced
educational opportunity for our students, but to improve
pharmacy access to areas that need it the most. These studentoperated
pharmacies are among only a handful in the nation,
and give students the chance to develop the skills necessary to
become vital members of the changing health care world.
Our newest community-based initiative is The Collaboratory.
Through this “laboratory for collaboration,” ACPHS will
partner with local non-profi ts to address issues of importance
in the surrounding communities, such as improving the
use of preventative health services. The Collaboratory also
includes a classroom where students and faculty will provide
health education programs to area residents.
DISCOVER HOW OTHER
ACPHS STUDENTS ARE
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
AT ACPHS.EDU

PRE-PA
Students interested in becoming a Physician Assistant can choose
between four bachelor’s degrees—Biomedical Technology,
Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Public Health—
each designed to prepare you for your master’s program.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
PROGRAMS
EVERYTHING
YOU NEED TO
TAKE YOUR
EDUCATION TO
THE NEXT LEVEL.
PRE-MED
For those interested in Pre-Med, we offer degree programs in
Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Public Health. With
the help of our Medical School Advisory Committee (MSAC),
you will have the support you need to confi dently navigate the
admissions process, from application to acceptance.
ADDITIONAL CAREER PATHS
The strength of our health sciences programs provides students
with the fl exibility to pursue a range of additional pathways
including professional programs in dentistry, physical therapy,
optometry and more.

MONTRÉAL
THE CAPITAL OF DISCOVERY
ACPHS VERMONT
LIFE
OUTSIDE
THE
Upon your arrival, you’ll be greeted by like-minded
individuals who share your passion for advancing humanity.
As you move across our 25-acre Albany campus, you
will fi nd lots of green space, a six-lane running track with
artifi cial turf fi eld, on-campus residence halls and a lively
student center, plus a broad range of extra-curricular
activities including intercollegiate athletics and a variety
of student clubs and organizations.
BUFFALO
ACPHS ALBANY
NEW YORK CITY
PHILADELPHIA
PORTLAND
BOSTON
LAB
ENHANCE
YOUR CAMPUS
EXPERIENCE
THROUGH
DOZENS OF
ACTIVITIES
Meet the friends you’ll have for life
here in Albany. Two-thirds of our
students live on campus and take
full advantage of our many dining
options, social events, clubs and
volunteer opportunities.
Our Vermont Campus
may be smaller in size,
but it’s packed with
huge opportunities for
learning, with modern
labs, interactive
classrooms and plenty
of study space, all
located within a beautiful
mountain landscape.

Not everyone is cut out for
the demanding work of Pharmacy
or the Health Sciences, but you wouldn’t
be reading this if you weren’t excited by the
challenge and driven to make a positive impact
on the world. You have the talent and the drive
to pursue this work, and we have the programs
that will open the doors for you.
TO APPLY, SCHEDULE A VISIT OR
REQUEST MORE INFORMATION,
VISIT ACPHS.EDU.
Explore where it will all happen for you—
visit the labs, meet the faculty and
take a campus tour.

Office of Admissions
106 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208
Title IX Non-Discrimination:
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression,
marital status, place of birth, ancestry, disability, military status, veteran status or age in its programs and activities with respect to students, applicants or employees.
The college is required by Title IX and its regulations not to discriminate on the basis of sex, including but not all forms of sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Further information, including contact persons at ACPHS, is available at www.acphs.edu/TitleIX.