Graduate Admissions
Make a greater impact on human health at one of New York鈥檚 leading graduate schools for health sciences.
Your Path to Graduate School Starts Here
51直播 graduate programs combine academic excellence with real-world experience, preparing you for admission to high-demand health-care careers with confidence and competitive skills. There鈥檚 no better place to launch a meaningful, life-changing healthcare career than 51直播.聽
As one of New York鈥檚 top graduate schools, 51直播 blends small-class connections with powerful real-world experiences 鈥 from lab-based research and student-run pharmacies to volunteering in underserved communities.
Explore the Admissions Process for Graduate Degree Programs
After reviewing the graduate application process below, the next step is knowing when to apply and reviewing the prerequisite coursework for your program of interest. Scroll down to 鈥淎pplication Dates, Forms, & Prerequisite Coursework鈥 to access that information.
Applicants must have completed, or be on track to complete, all prerequisite coursework before matriculating into a graduate program. A bachelor鈥檚 degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) is the minimum requirement for admission.
All graduate programs have different prerequisite course requirements, and some programs have additional test requirements.
Review the sections below for details about the application process, then jump to reviewing application deadlines, forms, and prerequisite coursework.
Current 51直播 students:聽If you are currently pursuing a degree at 51直播, email聽Graduate Admissions聽for guidance on applying to your program of interest. We ask that you do not apply before connecting with Graduate Admissions.
51直播 Graduate Admissions will send updates throughout review process with email as the primary form of communication. We recommend checking your spam and promotions folders in your email for any missed messages. Contact Graduate Admissions if you have any questions during the review process.
A complete application will include: submitted application form, transcripts for all post-secondary studies, personal essay, resume/CV, a minimum of two references/letters of recommendation, and select programs have GRE or MCAT exam requirements.
Upon receipt of a complete application, an application will continue to a faculty admissions review committee. After this review, applicants will be informed if they will be invited to a virtual interview. Decisions about an application will be released either after the faculty admissions review process or after the virtual interview. All updates about an applicant鈥檚 status will be sent via email.
If an offer of admission is extended to an applicant, their spot in the program will be secured by the payment of a $200 non-refundable enrollment fee.
In addition to submitting an application form, transcripts and testing score reports (if required), the following supporting materials and documents are required to complete an application for review:
- Official Transcripts鈥can be sent directly to 51直播 using鈥痮r the鈥. Otherwise, 51直播 Admissions should be listed as the recipient if another delivery service is being used. Official transcripts may also be mailed to the following address:
51直播 Admissions Office
106 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
- International Academic Qualifications (college/university/post-secondary transcripts or conferred degree): Official transcripts must be鈥痵ubmitted鈥痙irectly to鈥51直播.鈥疉n official course-by-course evaluation from a current鈥 鈥痜or coursework completed outside of the United States is鈥痳equired鈥痑nd should be鈥痵ubmitted鈥痚lectronically to 51直播.
- Letters of Recommendation & References: A minimum of two references are required for admission to all programs. Listed references will be prompted to submit a letter of recommendation. Letters should be on company letterhead, and reference鈥檚 email should be a work/professional account.
- Personal Essay鈥describing your interest in the specific master鈥檚 degree program at 51直播.
- 颁耻谤谤别苍迟鈥resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
Select programs have test requirements for admission. If you are applying for admission with a test score pending, please share your scheduled exam date with Graduate Admissions 聽or indicate it on your application form.
- MS Biomedical Sciences: A MCAT or GRE score report is required.
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- GRE results should be sent directly to 51直播 (code 2013) by ETS.
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- MCAT score reports including AAMC ID and authorization code should be sent to admissions@acphs.edu. Instructions about how to send this information can be found at .
- MS Clinical Laboratory Sciences & MS Cytotechnology & Molecular Cytology: 翱蹿蹿颈肠颈补濒鈥(general test) scores are ONLY required of applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). The exam must have been completed within the past five years and results should be sent directly to 51直播 (Code 2013) by ETS.
- English proficiency exams: 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.
- We recommend that applicants earn a 6.5 IELTS score, an 84 聽 TOEFL score, or a 110 Duolingo score to demonstrate English language proficiency, but applicants are still able to apply if they have received a lower score.
Applicants requiring an F-1 student visa to study in the US will need to be issued an I-20 form from 51直播.
The following programs are鈥痭ot eligible鈥for I-20 issuance: MS Biomedical Sciences (Online), MS Biotechnology (Hybrid), MS Cytotechnology & Molecular Cytology (Hybrid), MS Health Data Science.
In addition to the above-mentioned application materials, international applicants are required to submit the following:
- Proof of academic eligibility鈥(college/university/post-secondary transcripts or conferred degree): Official transcripts must be鈥痵ubmitted鈥痙irectly to鈥51直播.鈥疉n official course-by-course evaluation from a current鈥痜or coursework completed outside of the United States is鈥痳equired鈥痑nd should be鈥痵ubmitted鈥痚lectronically to 51直播.
- Proof of English鈥痯roficiency.鈥疦ote: this requirement is waived for US citizens/permanent residents, Canadian citizens, and applicants who鈥痟ave four years of completed coursework where English was the primary language.鈥疘f you do not meet one of these requirements, please鈥痵ubmit鈥痑n official score report from one of the following test centers/organizations. If you have taken one of these exams and scored lower than the listed minimum, you are still welcome to apply.
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Additional considerations for international applicants: An I-20 form will only be issued to鈥痑pplicants鈥痺ho meet the following criteria:
- Are accepted to a program of study
- Commit to 51直播 by paying the $200 non-refundable enrollment fee
- Sign and鈥痵ubmit鈥痑 Certificate of Financial Eligibility Form confirming the cost of study for one academic year. This form is only available after being accepted and鈥痗ommitting鈥痶o 51直播.
- Submit proof of financial eligibility that meets and or exceeds the estimated cost of鈥痑ttendance鈥痜or their first academic year of study.
- Acceptable proof of financial eligibility includes liquid assets (checking/savings) accounts, and loans that are in the student or sponsor鈥檚 name. Retirement funds are not acceptable for this requirement.
- Submit a copy of their passport
Application Dates, Forms, & Prerequisite Coursework
Application Form:
On-campus/In-person program: create an account to start an application.聽 can log in here to continue an application.
Applying to the online MSBS program?聽Submit an inquiry form聽.
- Applications open: September 1, 2027
- Spring 2027 deadline: November 1, 2026
- Fall 2027 deadline:聽April 15, 2027
Degree Requirement:
BS or BA degree from an accredited institution conferred prior to enrollment at 51直播 with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Prerequisite Coursework:
- 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 (lecture/3 credits)
- Microbiology (lecture/3 credits)*
聽Required Coursework for Pre-Med:
- Physics (lecture + lab/ 8 credits)
- Behavioral Science (3 credits)
- Calculus I (recommended/ 3 credits)
- English/Literature (recommended/ 3 credits)
*Microbiology is required for spring applicants. Fall applicants register for Clinical Microbiology I as their bioselective if the course has not previously been completed.
Application Form:
- On-campus/In-person program: create an account to start an application.聽 can log in here to continue an application.
- Applying to the online MS Biotechnology program?聽Submit an inquiry form聽.
- Applications open: September 1, 2026
- Spring 2027 deadline: November 1, 2026
- Fall 2027 deadline:聽April 15, 2027
Degree Requirement:
BS or BA degree in a science or engineering major is required from an accredited institution conferred prior to enrollment at 51直播 with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Prerequisite Coursework:
- General Chemistry
- General Biology
Recommended coursework:
Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Calculus.
Application Form:
- Apply online through聽
- Applications open September 16, 2026, and the Fall 2027 deadline is April 15, 2027
Degree Requirement:
BS or BA degree from an accredited institution conferred prior to enrollment at 51直播 with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Prerequisite Coursework:
- General Biology I & II (lecture + lab)
- General Chemistry I & II (lecture + lab)
- Anatomy & Physiology I & II (lecture + lab) OR Anatomy & Physiology (lecture + lab) + Pathophysiology (lecture + lab)
- Organic Chemistry (lecture + lab)
- Biochemistry (lecture)
Application Form:
- On-campus program: Apply online through聽
- Hybrid program: 51直播 direct application – create an account to start an application.聽 can log in here to continue an application.
- Applications open September 16, 2026, and the Fall 2027 deadline is April 15, 2027
Degree Requirement:
BS or BA degree from an accredited institution conferred prior to enrollment at 51直播 with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Prerequisite Coursework:
- General Biology I & II (lecture + lab)
- General Chemistry I & II (lecture + lab)
- Anatomy & Physiology I & II (lecture + lab)
- Organic Chemistry (lecture + lab)
- Cell Biology (lecture + lab)
Application Form:
- Application Form: create an account to start an application.聽 can log in here to continue an application.
- Applications open: September 1, 2026
- Spring 2027 deadline: November 1, 2026
- Fall 2027 deadline:聽April 15, 2027
Degree Requirement:
BS or BA degree from an accredited institution conferred prior to enrollment at 51直播 with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Prerequisite Coursework:
No prerequisites required
- Apply online through聽
- Applications open:聽August 13, 2026
- Spring 2027 deadline: November 1, 2026
- Fall 2027 deadline:聽April 15, 2027
Degree Requirement:
BS or BA degree from an accredited institution conferred prior to enrollment at 51直播 with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Prerequisite Coursework:
One of the following is required:
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Genetics.
Additional recommended courses: Biochemistry, Immunology, Microbiology
- Apply online through聽
- Applications open聽August 13, 2026, and the聽Fall 2027 deadline聽is April 15, 2027
Degree Requirement:
BS or BA degree from an accredited institution conferred prior to enrollment at 51直播 with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Prerequisite Coursework:
- Molecular Biology
- Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology
- Biochemistry
Additionally, the following courses are recommended based on an applicant鈥檚 area of interest: Pharmacokinetics (Calculus I and II), Medicinal Chemistry & Synthesis for Drug Discovery (Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry)
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