- An earned bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology or other closely related disciplines from an accredited institution.
Applicants that received their bachelor's 10 or more years prior to the application date may be required to take a placement test. - A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5
Application to CUNY requiring:
- A personal statement (not more than 1,500 words).
- Three letters of recommendation from referees in academia and/or related professional fields.
- A current resume.
- Official transcript(s) from all universities and colleges attended.
- A nonrefundable $75 application fee is payable by check or money order to York College Office of Admissions.
Undergraduate science students (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or others) who apply to the M.S. program in Pharmaceutical Science and Business in addition to meeting the GPA criteria and strong recommendations may have to meet additional course requirements.
Proof of proficiency in the English language (TOEFL*, IELTS* or Duolingo*) is required for all applicants:
- Whose first language is not English, and
- Who was educated in a country where English is not the official language.
This requirement is not based on country of citizenship or permanent residency, but on the two stated conditions.
*A TOEFL minimum score of 100 or a IELTS minimum score of 7 or a Duolingo minimum score of 105 is strongly suggested to successfully complete the M.S. program.
If Educated Outside the USA:
An evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is required for applicants who received their bachelor’s degree from a non-US institution.
Selection Process
York College Office of Admissions will gather and screen the applications for minimum requirements, initial processing, and GPA calculation. Admissions decisions will be made by the Graduate Advisory Committee of the department. In some cases, applicants may be invited for an on-site interview.