Prospective Students
Admission Requirements
Master of Science in Health Policy (MS-HP)
Admissions Considerations and Prerequisites
- Earned baccalaureate degree with approximate GPA of 3.0
- One of the following:
- Competitive score on the GRE or other graduate entrance examination
- Graduate degree or at least 9 credits of earned graduate coursework with a grade of “B” or higher
- Current enrollment in a graduate clinical or professional program (e.g., MD, MSN)
- GPA of 3.3 or higher and specified coursework with grade of “B” or higher from a Jefferson-affiliated college or university
- Competency in basic statistics demonstrated by
- At least 3 credits of undergraduate or graduate coursework with grade of “B” or higher or
- Passing score on JSPH statistics challenge examination
- Basic knowledge of the U.S. economy and U.S. government demonstrated by:
- At least 3 credits of undergraduate or graduate coursework in macroeconomics and political science with a grade of “B” or higher or
- Passing score on JSPH macroeconomics and/or U.S. government challenge examinations or
- Satisfactory completion of JSPH online modules on macroeconomics and U.S. government
MS-HP Application Requirements
- Completion of online application
- Payment of $25 application fee
- Official transcripts from all graduate and undergraduate institutions attended
- Submission of TOEFL scores, if applicable
- GRE or equivalent. See MS-HP Admissions Considerations and Prerequisites
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal essay
Eligible candidates will be invited for an interview.
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Admissions Considerations
- Earned baccalaureate degree with approximate GPA of 3.0
- One of the following:
- Competitive score on the GRE or other graduate entrance examination
- Graduate degree or at least 9 credits of earned graduate coursework with grade of “B” or higher
- Current enrollment in a graduate clinical or professional program (e.g., MD, MSN)
- GPA of 3.3 or higher and specified coursework with grade of “B” or higher from a Jefferson-affiliated college or university
- Competency in basic statistics (recommended)
- Previous professional or volunteer experience in a community health setting
MPH Application Requirements
- Completion of online application form
- Payment of $25 application fee
- Official transcripts from all graduate and undergraduate institutions attended
- Submission of TOEFL courses, if applicable
- GRE or equivalent
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
Eligible candidates will be invited for an interview.
Master of Science in Healthcare Quality & Safety (MS-HQS)
Admissions Considerations and Prerequisites
- Earned baccalaureate degree with approximate GPA of 3.0
- Three years’ clinical experience or related work in a clinical setting
- One of the following:
- Competitive score on the GRE or other graduate entrance examination
- Graduate degree or at least 9 credits of earned graduate coursework with a grade of “B” or higher
- Current enrollment in a graduate clinical or professional program, such as MD, MSN
- GPA of 3.3 or higher and specified coursework with grade of “B” or higher from a Jefferson-affiliated college or university
- Competency in basic statistics demonstrated by:
- At least 3 credits of undergraduate or graduate coursework with grade of “B” or higher or
- Passing score on JSPH statistics challenge examination
- Knowledge of medical terminology demonstrated by:
- Clinical coursework containing relevant material or
- At least 3 credits of undergraduate or graduate coursework in medical terminology with grade of “B” or higher or
- Passing score on JSPH medical terminology challenge examination
MS-HQS Application Requirements
- Completion of online application form
- Payment of $25 application fee
- Official transcripts from all graduate and undergraduate institutions attended
- Submission of TOEFL courses, if applicable
- GRE or equivalent
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal essay
Eligible candidates will be invited for an interview.
