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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

 Application deadlines

Program start

Early Priority deadline

Priority deadline

Final deadline

August 25, 2025

May 12, 2025

June 9, 2025

July 7, 2025

Application requirements

To complete an application, you will need to submit the following materials: 

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Official transcripts

Official transcripts can be sent directly to ACPHS at appsvcs@onlinehealthscience.acphs.edu. Your former institutions should mail your official transcripts to the following address: 

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Application Processing Center
1551 Emancipation Hwy, Unit 1330
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Official GRE or MCAT scores

GRE results should be sent directly to ACPHS (appsvcs@onlinehealthscience.acphs.edu) by ETS. MCAT score reports including verification code and AAMC ID should be sent to (appsvcs@onlinehealthscience.acphs.edu.)

Professional or academic references

You will need to provide the names and contact information of two faculty or professional references.

Résumé or CV

Please send the latest version of your résumé or curriculum vitae (CV).

Personal statement

Your personal statement should explain why you wish to pursue a master’s in biomedical sciences at ACPHS. You should also address the following questions:

  • Tell us about yourself. 

  • Why have you chosen to pursue this Health Professions field? 

  • What have you done to explore this career and to gain relevant healthcare experience?

English language proficiency

Official Duolingo (minimum score of 110), TOEFL (minimum score of 84) or IELTS (minimum score of 7) scores are required as demonstration of English language proficiency. This requirement may be waived for applicants who have been studying in the United States for at least two years prior to the time of application or have a degree from an English-speaking institution.

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