Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Biology

A four-year undergraduate major combining general education in science, math, humanities and social sciences with a biology core covering microbiology, anatomy and physiology, genetics, cell and molecular biology, immunology, and ecology and evolution. Students complete biology selective courses that may include independent study, journal club, advanced molecular or cell biology, and epidemiology.

Biomedical Sciences

A master's program in the biomedical sciences combining advanced molecular and cell biology, immunology, epidemiology, clinical biochemistry and bioselective coursework with a summer capstone. The curriculum also includes Prep for Health Professions coursework supporting students pursuing health professions applications.

Biotechnology

Offered in both online and in-person modalities with spring and fall start dates. Students may follow a full-time accelerated track or a part-time track, and complete a capstone with experiential learning in the summer session.

Biotechnology

An undergraduate major in biotechnology built on a basic science foundation in biology, chemistry, biochemistry and statistics, plus biotechnology coursework in mammalian cell culture, microbial fermentation, virology, bioinformatics, applied biotechnology, molecular biology techniques, and downstream processing of biopharmaceutical products. Certain courses count toward both the BS and the MS in the dual degree program.

Clinical Laboratory Science

A two-year master's curriculum covering clinical microbiology, immunology, hematology, chemistry, immunohematology, molecular diagnostics and clinical laboratory management, with two clinical practicum rotations and a capstone. The College's Clinical Laboratory Sciences programs hold accreditation from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

Clinical Laboratory Science

An undergraduate major preparing students for clinical laboratory practice. The College's Clinical Laboratory Sciences programs hold accreditation from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

Cytotechnology and Molecular Cytology

A master's curriculum in cytopathology and molecular cytology including cellular pathophysiology and histology, gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytopathology, fine needle aspiration cytology, flow cytometry, in situ hybridization, clinical practica and a capstone project. The College's Cytotechnology program holds accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Forensic Psychology

A four-year major integrating criminal justice and psychology coursework, including criminal behavior, court systems, forensic mental health law, forensic neuroscience, psychopathology, psychometrics, and child and adolescent forensic psychology, culminating in a senior research seminar in forensic psychology.

Forensic Science

A four-year science-intensive major combining biology, chemistry and physics with criminal justice coursework in evidence and expert opinion, plus forensic-specific courses such as quantitative and instrumental analysis, techniques in molecular biology, and forensic assays.

Health Data Science

A graduate program introducing students to the core concepts and tools of health data science, health outcomes and informatics. Coursework includes health outcomes methods and an industry practicum capstone in which students analyze real-time problems for corporate clients under faculty guidance.

Health Sciences

A flexible undergraduate major grounded in the biological and behavioral sciences, with natural science selectives focused on the molecular foundations of human disease and Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC) selectives that prepare students to engage patients and caregivers as members of the care team.

Microbiology

A four-year major in microbiology including general and microbial genetics, microbial physiology, virology, immunology, biochemistry, and biomedical laboratory techniques, with a first-year research experience and microbiology selectives.

Molecular Biosciences

A two-year master's program offered in a thesis track and a capstone track, built on advanced molecular biology, advanced cell biology, research design, statistical inference and journal club, plus electives. Thesis-track students complete Thesis Research; capstone-track students complete the Molecular Biosciences Capstone Course with experiential learning.

Nursing

A dual degree nursing program in which students complete liberal arts and science coursework at ACPHS along with nursing coursework, including courses taken at a partner school. Coursework spans foundations of professional nursing, health promotion and wellness, health maintenance and restoration, evidence-based practice, transcultural nursing, and nursing leadership and management.

Pharmaceutical Sciences

A two-year master's program offered in a thesis track and a capstone track. Students complete foundations of pharmaceutical sciences, ethics in research, journal club, a research rotation and experimental design, and must select at least two courses from the program's list of core courses in addition to electives.

Pharmaceutical Sciences

An undergraduate major in the pharmaceutical sciences covering pharmaceutical analytical techniques, biochemistry, molecular biology, pathophysiology, molecular foundations of drug action and pharmacology. Students complete either a two-semester thesis sequence or a capstone course with a capstone elective.

Pharmacy

ACPHS has long been regarded for its Doctor of Pharmacy program, which remains the school's core program. The curriculum runs through four professional years (P1-P4) and includes Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. The program holds accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) through 2033.

Psychology

A four-year undergraduate major in psychology with coursework in research methods and statistics, social psychology, psychopathology and psychology selectives, culminating in a senior seminar capstone experience.

Public Health

An undergraduate public health major with a core curriculum spanning introduction to public health, environmental health, data analysis, research methods, epidemiology, and communication. The College's Public Health Program holds accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).