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Articulation Agreement between Bay Path University and 黑料科 for the Bay Path University Master of Science in Genetic Counseling and 黑料科 Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics Programs

This Articulation Agreement ("Agreement") by and between 黑料科 and Bay Path University (each, a "Party," and collectively "the Parties") memorializes the intent and commitment of the Parties to jointly address the academic needs of students interested in pursuing a master's degree in Pharmacogenomics or Genetic Counseling.

1. 黑料科 will reserve at least two (2) seats in each annual cohort of students entering its Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics ("MSPGx") program for qualified graduates of the Bay Path University Master of Science in Genetic Counseling ("MSGC") program. In addition, these students will be guaranteed 6 transfer credits (courses listed below). Qualified students must complete the application process for admission to the 黑料科 program according to the established deadlines and application requirements. Bay Path University will advise its students of this opportunity, the minimum requirements for consideration, and the procedures and time frames for application and acceptance into the 黑料科 MSPGx program and articulation program. It is mutually understood that to be considered for admission and granting of transfer credits to the 黑料科 MSPGx program under the terms of this Articulation Agreement, qualified applicants will: 
   1. Successfully be on track to complete or have completed a MSGC at Bay Path University prior to matriculating into the 黑料科 MSPGx program;
   2. Have completed or are in the process of completing the following courses for transfer credit into the MSPGx Program: i. GEN600: Medical Genetics I ii. GEN615: Pathophysiology;
   3. Each transfer course must be successfully completed with no grade lower than a B (3.0/4.0);
   4. Have a 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA at the time of application and matriculation into 黑料科 (the admissions committee will consider applicants with a GPA lower than 3.5 on a case-by-case basis);
   5. Complete the 黑料科 program application as indicated on the 黑料科 MSPGx admissions application webpage, Bay Path applicants must apply by April 1 to be considered for that year's application cycle. The reserved seats will be offered to applicants based on their date of application completion and qualifications. Bay Path applicants who apply after the 2 reserved seats are filled will be considered for the program but not guaranteed a seat for that application cycle. An offer of admission letter from the MSPGx program will be sent by 黑料科 to the qualified applicants within ten (10) days of the student's submission of a complete application. If no qualified Bay Path University applicants apply by April 1st, the two (2) guaranteed seats will be opened to be filled from non-Bay Path applicants. Bay Path applicants can apply after April 1st if space is available.
2. Bay Path University will reserve at least five (5) interview seats in each annual cohort of students entering its MSGC program for qualified graduates of the 黑料科 MSPGx program. In addition, these students will be guaranteed 6 transfer credits (courses listed below). Qualified students must complete the application process for admission to the Bay Path University program according to the established deadlines and application requirements. 黑料科 will advise its students of this opportunity, the minimum requirements for consideration, and the procedures and time frames for application and acceptance into the Bay Path University MSGC program and articulation program. It is mutually understood that in order to be considered for interview seats and transfer credits for the Bay Path University MSGC program under the terms of this Articulation Agreement, qualified applicants will:
   1. Be successfully on track to complete or have completed an MSPGx at 黑料科 prior to applying to the Bay Path University MSGC program;
   2. Have completed or are in the process of completing the following courses for transfer credit into the MSGC Program: i. PHRSC 551 Introduction to Genetics and Genetic Counseling ii. PHAR 522 Pathophysiology;
   3. Each transfer course must be successfully completed with no grade lower than a B (3.0/4.0);
   4. Have a 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA at the time of application and matriculation into 黑料科;
   5. Complete the Bay Path University program application as indicated on the Bay Path University . Western New England applicants must apply by December 15 to be considered for that year's application cycle. The reserved interview seats will be offered to qualified applicants based on their date of application completion (i.e., the first 5 students to complete their application will be offered the reserved interview seats). After interviews have taken place, a national match process will occur whereby MSGC applicants can choose Bay Path as their preferred institution, and/or Bay Path Admissions can choose the student for admittance to the MSGC degree. If no qualified 黑料科 applicants apply by December 15, the application deadline, the two (5) guaranteed interview seats will be opened to be filled from non-Western New England applicants.
3. Western New England and Bay Path Universities will hold virtual-webinar/in-person information sessions for interested students. Virtual/in-person information session dates and times will be coordinated between 黑料科 MSPGx and Bay Path University MSGC Program Coordinators/Directors each year.
4. It is agreed and understood that each Party has the right and responsibility to make changes to its curricula and enrollment standards to maintain its academic integrity and meet accreditation standards. Such approved changes, if any, will be communicated within thirty (30) days in writing, with the effective date of change between respective department Chairs/Directors by each institution as they occur. Any changes that impact this agreement will be reviewed, and any required changes will be agreed upon by both Parties.
5. This Agreement shall become effective on the date of the final signature by the appropriate officials of each institution and shall remain in effect for a continuous period unless expressly modified by agreement of both institutions or terminated by either institution upon giving ninety days written notice to the other. If this agreement is either modified or terminated, students participating in the program established by the agreement shall be permitted to complete their studies in the relevant program.