Transfer Agreement with Albany College of Pharmacy and 健康科学 Creates Educational Pipeline for Biomanufacturing
2023年5月24日
哈德逊山谷社区学院 announces a new partnership with the Albany College of Pharmacy and 健康科学 (ACPHS) to build an educational pipeline for biomanufacturing. According to a 2022 report from the U.S. 劳工部, job opportunities for biological technicians are projected to grow nine percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations.
的 pathway allows Hudson Valley’s A.S. 生物技术 students to seamlessly transfer into an ACPHS bachelor’s program in 微生物学 or 医药科学. 学生s then have the opportunity to pursue ACPHS’ Master’s in Biomanufacturing and Bioprocessing, as well as have access to the College’s burgeoning 奖学金计划 with organizations such as BeiGene, 教廷, Crinetics制药, and the Food and Drug 政府 (FDA).
“Hudson Valley is proud to partner with ACPHS to ensure a seamless transition for the college’s 生物技术 graduates who seek advanced study and careers in the rapidly growing field of biomanufacturing. 在哈德逊河谷, our goal is to increase access to higher education, to create new opportunities for our students, and to build a skilled workforce for in-demand professions and industries. This partnership achieves all of those goals and further advances our broad efforts to strengthen our region’s talent pipeline, industry resources and overall economic well-being,” said 哈德逊山谷社区学院 President Roger Ramsammy.
“给n innovations in personalized medicine, 药物研究, 人工智能, 还有大数据, there is incredible opportunity in the field of biomanufacturing which shows promise for the eradication of many common diseases in the coming years,Toyin Tofade说, 校长兼教授, Albany College of Pharmacy and 健康科学. “ACPHS有学术课程, experiential learning opportunities, and is the first college in the country to establish a Biopharmaceutical Education and Training Center which is building a pipeline of diverse graduates to serve as the next generation of biotech leaders.”
Graduates can pursue positions encompassing a wide career scope including but not limited to a biomanufacturing associate, 环境生物, 法医学技术员, 医学科学家, 微生物学家, 遗传学家, 分子生物学家, 质量保证科学家, 和R&D科学家.
的 Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET) at ACPHS leverages partnerships with industry, academia, and government to advance the industry. It was designed in 2020 to address the rapidly growing need for an educated workforce in the biopharmaceutical field. 中心, which is located along Albany’s medical corridor, provides students with the knowledge and hands-on experience to bring innovative biopharmaceuticals to patients.
的 new agreement also affords up to five students scholarship funding renewable for up to four semesters at ACPHS for a total of $36,000. 学生的平均成绩必须达到3分.0 or higher and can apply in November for the spring semester and May for the fall semester.
For more information, contact the 职业和转学中心 电话:(518)629-7326或 cct@moldeandomentes.com.
About Albany College of Pharmacy and Life Sciences
成立于1881年， Albany College of Pharmacy and 健康科学 (ACPHS) 是私人的, independent college with a long tradition of academic and research excellence dedicated to educating the next generation of leaders to improve the health of society. ACPHS’ undergraduate programs include Biomedical Technology, 临床检验科学, 微生物学, 医药科学, 医学预科, 和公共卫生. In addition to a Doctor of Pharmacy, ACPHS offers the only Masters of Biomanufacturing and Bioprocessing degree in the state, as well as graduate programs in Biomedical Sciences, 临床检验科学, Cytotechnology and Molecular Cytology, 医药科学. ACPHS ranks #1 in New York and #2 in the U.S. for best return on investment according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce