Clinical Investigation Admissions

Application Process

Applying to graduate school is easier when you know what to expect. For insight into Albany Medical College’s Office of Graduate Studies application process and what it entails, see below. And remember that this application process is just as much an opportunity for you to learn about us as it is for us to get to know you.
 

Prerequisites

To be considered for admission to the CI program, applicants must demonstrate the following minimum criteria:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Successful completion of one year of each of the following courses, with related laboratory experience:
  • General Biology
  • General Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physics
• A minimum of one semester of research (biomedical/laboratory research or clinical)
• Other recommended courses:
• Advanced college math (preferably calculus)
• College-level statistics or biostatistics course
• GRE or other examination scores are NOT required
• There are no specific GPA requirements, but grades are looked at along with other accomplishments and experience

Application instructions

1. Click this link to apply online now and follow the instructions.
2. When prompted to choose the program you are applying to, select “Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI)” or “Graduate Certificate in Clinical Investigation.”

Information required to complete the application includes:

• Contact information
  • Addresses, phone numbers, and emails where you can be reached.
• Curriculum vitae
  • Information on your education, relevant employment, research experience, experience with relevant techniques, honors and awards, publications, and leadership experience.
• Personal statement (<500 words)
  • Reasons for pursuing graduate study and your career goals.
• Transcript from all courses/schools taken at the college and university level
  • Official transcripts must be sent from the INSTITUTION via email to [email protected] or via regular mail to Office of the Graduate Studies Program MC-16, Albany Medical College, 47 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208-3479.
• Contact information for three letters of recommendation
  • The letters of recommendation will be automatically requested from the names and contact information you provide. References should explain why (i) you would be an excellent addition to the program for which you are applying; (ii) your skills are appropriate to the program and would be the best choice.
  • We recommend using anyone who can describe your academic successes and abilities and how you would benefit, perform, and add to our program. Most often, this would be a professor or academic advisor.
• English Proficiency Exam score (TOEFL or IELTS)
  • If English is not your first language and you have not attained a degree from a U.S. college or university.

Key dates

Albany Medical College’s Office of Graduate Studies programs utilize "rolling admission," where the best students can be accepted upon receipt of a completed application. We highly recommend that you submit your application and supporting materials early in the application cycle for the best chance of consideration.

The application deadline period for the Clinical Investigation program is September 1 - June 1. All students begin in the following Fall after their acceptance.
 

Application evaluation

Completed applications received by the Graduate Studies Program are forwarded to the appropriate program. That program then reviews the applicants and compiles a list of their prospective students. Those students are then presented to the Graduate Studies Operating Committee (GSOC) for final approval. Each applicant is looked at on a case-by-case basis along with other accomplishments and experiences.

Information for Transfer Applicants

We do accept transfer credits. This is determined on a case by case basis.