School Description
Provided by Albany College of PharmacyAlbany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is committed to the advancement of health care through its offering of nationally acclaimed undergraduate and graduate education, post-graduate training programs and research in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences and health sciences. The College will continue its strong advocacy for lifelong intellectual and professional growth by providing a strong foundation in the basic, pharmaceutical, clinical and social sciences within a culture that promotes innovation, service and excellence among our students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Founded in 1881, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, one of the nation's finest scientific institutions, has a single focus -- preparing students for rewarding careers in medicine, laboratory science, pharmacy, research and health care -- careers that make a difference in people's lives
At ACPHS you will find all the essentials for a quality education -- outstanding programs, innovative learning facilities with cutting-edge technology, distinguished faculty and a responsive staff of professionals. Significant research in various areas of interest is also a hallmark of our programs.
As you will discover, ACPHS offers a first-rate education in a setting rich in history and poised for the future, where you can participate in a variety of cultural and community activities. These attributes are part of a place where educating the individual student continues to be the focus of all our efforts.
The pharmaceutical profession and biomedical technology fields will have a considerable impact on science and health care during this decade and beyond. Our students can look forward to an expansive and rewarding array of opportunities after completing their education at ACPHS.
At ACPHS, our students learn to successfully balance their academic demands with a variety of other activities. And when the going gets tough, students can turn to their academic adviser or to our counseling center to help them reach their goals.
The Albany area is an exciting place with many interesting places to see and fun things to do. It offers the advantages of a major metropolitan area while maintaining the qualities of a small community.
Albany College of Pharmacy
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaAlbany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a private, independent college dedicated to the advancement of health care. The college has campuses in Albany, New York and Colchester, Vermont.
ACPHS offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, which include:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
- Bachelor's of science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Bachelor's of science in Health and Human Sciences
- Bachelor's of science in Biomedical Technology (includes concentrations in Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Cytotechnology)
- Master's of science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Opportunities also exist for students to pursue joint degrees in physician assistant studies, law or business through cooperative agreements with area schools. Master's degree programs in Pharmacy Administration, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health Outcomes Research will begin in fall 2009.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will open a satellite campus in Colchester, VT (near Burlington) in fall 2009 that will enroll approximately 280 Doctor of Pharmacy students once it is fully implemented.
ACPHS includes two research institutes. The Pharmaceutical Research Institute (PRI) is a research-and-development facility dedicated to a three-pronged business development model focused on research, pharmaceutical services and education. PRI includes the Center for NanoPharmaceuticals, a state-of-the-art facility that plays a leading role in the development of technologies that will allow the delivery of medicine to specific cellular targets within the body.
The Research Institute for Health Outcomes (RIHO) studies the economics of health care. Through inter-disciplinary groups of faculty, students and other collaborators, RIHO seeks to answer questions such as:
- What are the costs of specific new medical interventions and how do they affect patients and others who pay for health care, including insurance companies, managed care organizations and the government?
- Does health care spending bring the most value for the dollar?
- Which medical interventions are best for the patient and what are the end results of that care?
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Northeast
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 698
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Degree Programs at Albany College of Pharmacy
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Health & Medical Services
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
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Pharmacy (PharmD [USA] PharmD, BS/BPharm [Canada])
A program that prepares individuals for the independent or employed practice of preparing and dispensing drugs and medications in consultation with prescribing physicians ad other health care professionals, and for managing pharmacy practices and counseling patients. Includes instruction in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, pharmacy practice, pharmacy administration, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.See more schools with programs in Pharmacy (PharmD [USA] PharmD, BS/BPharm [Canada])
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Pharmacy (PharmD [USA] PharmD, BS/BPharm [Canada])
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
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Certificate Programs at Albany College of Pharmacy
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Health & Medical Services
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Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician
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Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
A program that prepares individuals to work with pathologists to detect changes in body cells that may indicate, and permit diagnosis of, the early development of cancers and other diseases. Includes instruction in biochemistry, microbiology, applied mathematics, microscopy, slide preparation, identification of cellular structures and abnormalities, and laboratory procedures and safety.See more schools with programs in Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
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Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
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Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician
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Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 5% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 36% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 18,770 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 18,300 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 470 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,153 | 19% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,013 | 63% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 4,827 | 47% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 8,794 | 97% | |
Any Aid: |
100% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 58% (Highly Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 88% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 520, Math: 560 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 600, Math: 640 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 75.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice
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Question: Is it hard to get into the albany college of pharmacy in new york with a c+ to a b average?my grades range from 75-90 im only a sophomore but i really want to go to that school.32 months ago
Best AnswerACP is pretty selective. Since you're only a sophomore you'll have plenty of time to bring your grades up. Just try to do you best and study lots!! :) |
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Question: any body here stays in Albany, NY or schools in Albany college of Pharmacy.....?im curious to know what that area is like, especailly the school. I know they have a website and i have looked at that..i just need someone on the inside to tell me about ACP or Albany in general.33 months ago
Best AnswerI go to UAlbany so i can't help you with the school specifically, but the area is definitely a college town. There are about 10 colleges i can think of right in the area with tons of students. If you like night-life there are tons of bars and clubs (as usual being a college-town) as well as some great places to do things: The Times Union Center is a big arena for concerts, shows and sports (hockey and arena league team). There is also the egg (more for performances and drama as well as comedians) and the Palace Theatre. The capital buildings are beautiful and the museum of art and history are very close by. There are two pretty big malls over here and honestly there is a ton to do, even when it feels like there isn't. |
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Question: Pharmacy school question?Does any one know what the minimum requirements are to get into the Albany accelerated pharmacy college program? Like sat scores and classes that you take and like your gpa?34 months ago
Best AnswerIf you're planning to enter an accelerated program please keep in mind that usually they're on the quarter system and that's 10 weeks to know what you need to know before the final. If you can't handle a calendar like that stick to the semester scale so you won't flunk out. |
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Question: Compared to other HBCUs, how good a school is Albany State University?49 months ago
Best AnswerIt is not in the top 50. You can go here http://www.blackenterprise.com/ExclusivesekOpen.asp?id=106 to the Black Enterprise Site and see the top 50. The list is not all, or even mostly HBCU's but is the list of the top 50 colleges for African Americans. The best school for a particular person may or may not be highly ranked. It depends on what you need and expect from your college experience. Many very successful and famous people did not attend a "top" college or university. |
