The online Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences seeks aspiring healthcare professionals ready to gain the knowledge, skills, and experiences required to excel in their chosen health professional fields. Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, with a preferred minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale — and have completed the appropriate prerequisite courses.
Degree requirements and prerequisite coursework
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is preferred.
Completion of appropriate prerequisite courses:
General Biology I & II (lecture + lab) / 8 credits
General Chemistry I & II (lecture + lab) / 8 credits
Organic Chemistry I & II (lecture + lab) / 8 credits
Biochemistry (lecture) / 3 credits
Statistics / 3 credits
The following courses are required for Pre Med:
Physics (lecture + lab) / 8 credits
Behavioral Science / 3 credits
Calculus I (recommended) / 3 credits
English/Literature (recommended) / 3 credits
Program start | Early Priority deadline | Priority deadline | Final deadline |
August 24, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | July 1, 2026 |
To complete an application, you will need to submit the following materials:
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