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Submission Number: 4053
Submission ID: 1
Submission UUID: 7dd1457c-7c78-4e8f-9ea6-a03bd22df730
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
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Created: Tue, 09/10/2019 - 10:46
Completed: Wed, 06/21/2023 - 16:11
Changed: Wed, 06/21/2023 - 21:07
Remote IP address: 88.178.100.251
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
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Institution Name | Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
College or School Name | Albany College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Short Name | Albany CPHS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Street 1 | 106 New Scotland Ave | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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City | Albany | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
State | New York | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Zip | 12208 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Country | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Program Location: | New York | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? | June 3, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Final Application Deadline Description: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
What is the priority application deadline for your program? | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below: | Full Accreditation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Satellite/Branch campuses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Is your institution public or private? | Private | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Is your institution part of an academic health center? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Academic Term Type: | Semester (2 terms per academic year) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum? | * 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions? | Not Required | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply: | Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: | 140 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: | 140 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: | 60 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
If yes, check all that apply: | PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), Other Dual Degrees | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list: | Dual degree options for PharmD/MS within ACPHS are PharmD/ Masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences, PharmD/ Professional Science Masters. When obtained concurrently, there is no additional cost to earn the second degree. Minors in Public Health, Microbiology, and Medical Humanities are also offered. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Program Description | Welcome to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, home to an exceptional Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Program that paves the way for aspiring pharmacists to make a profound impact on patient care and public health. Our renowned program combines a comprehensive curriculum, cutting-edge research opportunities, and immersive clinical experiences to shape well-rounded professionals ready to navigate the dynamic landscape of pharmacy. With state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and a supportive community, we foster a collaborative learning environment that empowers students to excel in their studies and develop the skills necessary to become leaders in the field. Embark on a transformative journey where passion for healthcare meets the pursuit of excellence—join us in shaping the future of pharmacy at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Program Description Video: | https://youtube.com/shorts/-j75YmHEyvU?feature=share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minimum Overall GPA: | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: | Preferred GPA is greater than 2.75. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 63 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 33 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 90 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 48 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of Course Prerequisites: |
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When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? | Prerequisites can be outstanding during the application process. If all else is satisfactory, a conditional acceptance will be awarded. All prerequisites must be complete by the middle of August 2024. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites? |
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Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites: | Prerequisites must be completed with an institution that is regionally accredited. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites? |
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Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites: | We will fulfill prerequisite requirements with courses earning a Pass grade (Pass/Fail grading system) for those semesters impacted by COVID 19 (Spring 2020 through Spring 2021). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: | No credit will be accepted for grades lower than "C"; physical education courses can not fulfill prerequisites. (a) Science courses should be those required by science majors (b) Examples of Humanities are English literature, composition, U.S. history, Western Civilization, or cross-disciplinary humanities courses (c) Examples of Social Sciences are Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, and Economics (d) Examples of Liberal Arts electives art, music, sociology, history, psychology, anthropology, foreign language, political science, economics and English (e) Public Speaking may be fulfilled with any course with a significant public speaking component Please contact the Office of Admissions for more information. |
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Link to additional course prerequisites information: | https://www.acphs.edu/first-professional-year-doctor-pharmacy-program | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy: | Optional | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Link to PCAT information on institutional website: | https://www.acphs.edu/first-professional-year-doctor-pharmacy-program | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additional PCAT information: | The PCAT is optional, but recommended for student with a GPA less than 3.0. If PCAT scores are submitted they will be considered in the application review. Students who do not wish to have their scores reviewed, should not send them to PharmCAS. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minimum composite PCAT score considered: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements. | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
If yes, how many evaluations are required? | Two (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply. |
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? | Conditionally accepted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants. | If the committee letter is a single letter with excerpts from various individuals, it is considered one letter; if the committee letter/file contains distinct, full letters each from a single individual, we will consider it as more than one evaluation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Does it count as more than one evaluation? | Varies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? | Conditionally accepted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants. | If the committee letter is a single letter with excerpts from various individuals, it is considered one letter; if the committee letter/file contains distinct, full letters each from a single individual, we will consider it as more than one evaluation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Does it count as more than one evaluation? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: | ACPHS requires two letters from academic or professional sources. At least one letter should be written by post-secondary faculty from math or science disciplines or a health professional or pharmacist working in a clinical setting. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Is preference given to state residents? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Is preference given to residents of other states? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission: | US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad): | Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other clarifying information, if necessary: | ACPHS accepts WES and ECE evaluations only. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: | Non-native English applicants will be required to submit the TOEFL unless English has been the primary language of instruction for four or more years, or the applicant is a US or Canadian citizen/permanent resident. IELTS and Duolingo are also accepted by ACPHS. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interview Format: | Individual applicants with two or more interviewers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Does the institution offer an online interview option? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: | Qualified applicants will be invited for virtual and on campus interviews throughout the year. Interviewees meet with ACPHS faculty and staff or current students to discuss their motivation for a pharmacy career, their experience in healthcare, and leadership roles. Interviewees' communication skills, professionalism, and maturity are assessed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies: | A $200 enrollment deposit is required within 30 days of notification of acceptance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: | 2024-08-26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additional details for accepted applicants: | https://www.acphs.edu/academic-calendar | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Admin Status | Published | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
old_id | 404 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AACP Institution Number | 4400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SIDS | 1 |