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data:
  contact:
    - contact_email: shannon.smith@acphs.edu
      contact_extension: ''
      contact_name: 'Shannon Smith'
      contact_office: Admissions
      contact_title: 'Associate Director of Admissions - Graduate Programs'
      contact_work: 518-694-7197
  contact_website:
    - 'https://www.acphs.edu/'
    - 'https://www.acphs.edu/programs/biotechnology-ms/'
    - 'https://www.acphs.edu/admissions-aid/graduate-admissions/'
  contact_info_done:
    - 'Yes'
  rolling_admissions:
    - 'Yes'
  program_deadline_done:
    - 'Yes'
  program_description_done:
    - 'Yes'
  program_start_term:
    - Fall
    - Spring
  pgrad_campus: {  }
  institution_info_done:
    - 'Yes'
  required_rotations:
    - PGRAD_NOTREQ
  degree_requirements_done:
    - 'Yes'
  curricular_focus_or_concentration: {  }
  areas_of_study:
    - PG_STUDY_SEARCH_TERM_4
    - PG_STUDY_SEARCH_TERM_5
    - PG_STUDY_SEARCH_TERM_8
    - PG_STUDY_SEARCH_TERM_16
    - PG_STUDY_SEARCH_TERM_17
    - PG_STUDY_SEARCH_TERM_18
    - PG_STUDY_SEARCH_TERM_20
    - PG_STUDY_SEARCH_TERM_43
    - PG_STUDY_SEARCH_TERM_70
  degree_info_done:
    - 'Yes'
  program_stats_done:
    - 'Yes'
  gre_and_other_tests_done:
    - 'Yes'
  letters_of_recommendation_done:
    - 'Yes'
  other_admission_done:
    - 'Yes'
  type_of_financial_support_available:
    - PGRAD_DEPT
  financial_support_done:
    - 'Yes'
  cbc_and_drug_screening_done:
    - 'Yes'
  aacp_institution_number: ''
  active: 'Yes'
  additional_job_placements_info: ''
  admin_status: Published
  application_deadline_description: |-
    Spring: December 15, 2025
    Fall: April 15, 2026
  banner_image: BN0I3297_resized_0.jpg
  cbc_grad_radio: 'We are not a participating PharmGrad program'
  ci_video_embed:
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    value: '<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dgImnz6MYbQ?si=8uWYur_QtN828Bq-" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>'
  credits_required_for_degree: '33'
  deadline_date: '2026-07-01'
  degree_requiremnts_add_info: 'Curricula grids for both full-time and part-time degree tracks are outlined on this site: https://www.acphs.edu/programs/biotechnology-ms/'
  degree_type: M.S.
  delivery_method: 'On Campus'
  drug_grad_radio: 'We are not a participating PharmGrad program'
  focus_additional_degree_information: 'Hybrid version of the degree is also available, where students complete their courses online, and then travel to ACPHS to complete the hands-on lab portions at the end of the degree. '
  gre_required: ''
  institution_name: 'Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences'
  international: ''
  link_to_application: 'https://www.acphs.edu/admissions-aid/graduate-admissions/#application-dates-deadlines'
  minimum_financial_support: N/A
  notify_title: ''
  old_id: ''
  pg_last_year_average_gpa: ''
  pg_last_year_number_accepted: '4'
  pgrad_aca_jb_plce: ''
  pgrad_accepting_apps: 'Yes'
  pgrad_analytic: ''
  pgrad_app_fee: $50
  pgrad_avg_yrs_grad: ''
  pgrad_fic_other_info: |-
    Full-time students entering this program at ACPHS are automatically awarded the Dean’s Graduate Excellence Award when they are accepted to a graduate program. No separate application is required to be considered for this award. Part-time students are directed to connect with the Financial aid office for guidance about how this award would be applied to them. 

    Note: Students in the Hybrid Biotechnology program are not eligible for this award.
  pgrad_fic_support: '50'
  pgrad_gov_jb_plce: ''
  pgrad_gps_est: ''
  pgrad_gre_desc: ''
  pgrad_gre_oldest: ''
  pgrad_gre_req: 'No'
  pgrad_ind_jb_plce: ''
  pgrad_lof_acc: "Should be written by faculty and/or relevant professionals who can address the applicant's potential for success in the M.S. Biomanufacturing and Biopharmaceuticals program. "
  pgrad_lor_acc: '2'
  pgrad_lor_req: 'Yes'
  pgrad_oth_cred: |2-
        BS or BA degree in science or engineering from an accredited institution conferred prior to enrollment at ACPHS
        A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
        General Chemistry and General Biology are required
        The following courses are recommended: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Calculus
  pgrad_oth_jb_plce: ''
  pgrad_oth_tests: |-
    We recommend that students earn a 6.5 IELTS score, an 84 TOEFL score, or a 110 Duolingo score to demonstrate English language proficiency, but students are still able to apply if they have received a lower score.

    This requirement may be waived for applicants who are a US Citizen/US Permanent Resident, are a Canadian citizen, whose native or first-language was English, or who have a minimum of four years of coursework in which English was the primary language of instruction.
  pgrad_other_qualifying_exams_or_certifications: 'Not Required'
  pgrad_ovrl_gpa_cons: '3.0'
  pgrad_participation: 'No'
  pgrad_prog_desc: 'Gain the knowledge and real-world training to make an impact in the biopharmaceutical industry. The 33-credit one-year accelerated Master of Biotechnology at ACPHS combines innovative coursework with experiential learning in the laboratories of the Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET). You may choose either a full-time or part-time track. In addition, the flexibility of the program enables you to pursue dual degree programs (e.g., doctor of pharmacy).'
  pgrad_pubpriv: Private
  pgrad_qualify: 'Not Required'
  pgrad_quant: ''
  pgrad_recommended_overall_gpa_considered: '3.0'
  pgrad_semi: 'Not Required'
  pgrad_thesis: 'Not Required'
  pgrad_toefl_req: 'TOEFL or IELTS'
  pgrad_unk_jb_plce: ''
  pgrad_verbal: ''
  phgd_pi_video_embed:
    format: restricted_html
    value: '<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dgImnz6MYbQ?si=8uWYur_QtN828Bq-" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>'
  program_location: NY
  program_name: Biotechnology
  program_statistics_graduated: 'Yes'
  program_statistics_previous: 'Yes'
  school_city: Albany
  school_country: US
  school_state: NY
  school_street_1: '106 New Scotland Avenue'
  school_street_2: ''
  school_street_3: ''
  school_zip: '12208'
  short_name: Albany-432
  sids: '432'