Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Founded in 1881, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) is a private, independent college dedicated to educating the next generation of leaders to improve the health of society. ACPHS offers undergraduate and graduate programs in pharmacy and health sciences and a PharmD program.

Since 1881, ACPHS has empowered students to improve lives through innovation in health care.

As a private, independent institution, ACPHS is nationally recognized for its exceptional return on investment and its commitment to preparing future leaders in pharmacy, medicine, biomedical research, public health and more.

Our programs span undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels—including a renowned PharmD program—and offer hands-on, real-world learning from the start.

At ACPHS, you won’t just study health care—you’ll help shape it. Join a community where science serves the greater good, and where learning goes beyond the classroom. From conducting research in your first year, to training at our cutting-edge Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET), to tackling health disparities through The Collaboratory in Albany’s South End—you’ll be part of a mission-driven community that’s redefining the future of health care.