MASTERS PROGRAM: PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that job opportunities for scientists trained in areas focused on health and drug development, including pharmaceutical scientists, will grow significantly up through 2020. Jobs for pharmaceutical scientists are expected to grow primarily in private pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, but careers in education, regulatory agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration, and national laboratories such as the National Institutes of Health are also robust. Median annual salaries for pharmaceutical scientists range from $50,000 to upwards of $120,000. The program is interdisciplinary, bringing together scientists from the disciplines of pharmacology, physiology, pharmaceutics, toxicology and medicinal chemistry to provide students with individualized, research training. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Pharmaceutical Sciences program educates students in the scientific disciplines required for the discovery, development and evaluation of new drugs and other pharmaceutical products. Students enrolled in the thesis program focus on in basic or translational research under the supervision of a thesis advisor and committee of graduate research faculty. Students work side-by-side with faculty on a variety of research areas, including drug discovery and development, molecular modeling, chemical synthesis, in vitro and in vivo studies of drug mechanisms and pharmacological actions, pharmacokinetic analysis and the transport and absorption of nanopharmaceuticals. This path is ideal for those interested in working as research scientists or pursuing PhD or MD degrees. A wide range of resources are provided by numerous scientific societies and organizations committed to supporting and promoting research in drug design, drug development, and drug delivery. Members of these organizations contribute to pharmaceutical education, research and development. • National Institute of Health (NIH) • American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) • American Chemical Society (ACS) In 2013, Karen Glass, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’ Vermont Campus, was awarded a three-year grant from the National Institute of Health totaling $353,400. Her research is aimed at identifying new ways to prevent and treat Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). “There is no single factor, but rather a series of events, which leads to a disease such as AML,” said Dr. Glass. “If we can better understand the basic mechanisms controlling gene expression, and how chromosomal translocations lead to AML and other cancers, then we will be able to diagnose and treat AML patients more effectively. We may also be able to apply this knowledge in the treatment of other cancers and diseases.” Dr. Glass is a member of the graduate research faculty at ACPHS and mentors graduate students in the MS, Pharmaceutical Sciences program. • Council for Chemical Research (CCR) • International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) • Parenteral Drug Association (PDA)Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PHRMA) This program is offered on both the Albany, NY campus and the Colchester, VT campus. PROGRAM FACULTY Stefan Balaz, Professor, VT Arnold Johnson, Professor Dorothy Pumo, Professor, VT Richard Dearborn, Associate Professor Robert Levin, Professor Michael Racz, Assistant Professor Hassan El-Fawal, Professor Susan Ludeman, Associate Professor Michael Raley, Associate Professor Tamer Fandy, Assistant Professor, VT Meenakshi Malik, Assistant Professor Carlos Feleder, Associate Professor William Millington, Professor Gail Goodman-Snitkoff, Associate Professor Karen Glass, Assistant Professor, VT Shaker Mousa, Professor Martha Hass, Associate Professor Marcel Musteata, Assistant Professor PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Jeffrey Voigt, Associate Professor HaiAn Zhang, Associate Professor PROGRAM OF STUDY Students interested in applying to the master’s program should have, or expect to receive a bachelor’s degree by the time of enrollment with, a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The earned degree should be in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences or related field. To apply for fall, the following is required: Foundations of Pharmaceutical Sciences Experimental Design and Data Analysis Ethics in Research Pharmaceutical Sciences Journal Club • Online admission application. Advanced Pharmaceutics • Official transcripts from all colleges attended, regardless if a degree was earned or not. International applicants must also submit official WES or ECE evaluations. Research Rotation • Minimum two letters of recommendation from faculty and/or professional, relevant sources who can attest to your likelihood of success in graduate school. • Resume. • Personal essay outlining relevant background/experience and why you wish to attend ACPHS. • Official GRE scores. Please note the college code is 2013. • International applicants must also submit official TOEFL or ILETS scores. • $75 application fee. The deadline to apply is April 1 for fall admission, but early application is encouraged for the best chance of admission. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Office of Graduate Admissions 106 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208 518-694-7101 www.acphs.edu Thesis Research Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics or Other Electives Pharmaceutics or Pharmacology Seminar