Pre-Fall 2015 Fall 2015 Spring 2016

Applied Health Economics and Outcomes Research • Bioscience Technologies • Biomedical Sciences

Couple and Family Therapy • Healthcare Quality and Safety • Health Policy • Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy • Physician Assistant Studies • Radiologic Sciences • Nursing • Pharmacy

Population Health • Public Health • Postbaccalaureate Pre-Professional Program

EXPLORE Jefferson

The

JeffersonDifference

THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY REDEFINES HEALTHCARE EDUCATION BY

PREPARING STUDENTS TO BE MEMBERS OF TOMORROW’S INTEGRATED

HEALTHCARE TEAM. JEFFERSON GRADUATES ARE RECOGNIZED THROUGHOUT

THE COUNTRY AS LEADERS IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH, HEALTHCARE DELIVERY

AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.

Jefferson School of Health Professions• Biotechnology

• Cardiac Sonography

• Computed Tomography

• Cytotechnology

• General Sonography

• Invasive Cardiovascular Technology

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging

• Medical Dosimetry

• Medical Laboratory Science

• Nuclear Medicine

• Radiation Therapy

• Radiography

• Vascular Sonography

Jefferson School of Nursing• Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in

Nursing (BSN)

• 2nd degree BSN: Facilitated Academic Coursework Track (FACT) for non-nurses

• 2nd degree BSN: Accelerated Pathway to MSN for non-nurses

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Jefferson Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences• Biochemistry & Molecular Pharmacology

• Cell & Development Biology

• Clinical Research & Trial

• Genetics, Genomics & Cancer Biology

• Human Clinical Investigation

• Immunology & Microbial Pathogenesis

• Infectious Disease Control

• Microbiology

• Neuroscience

• Pharmacology

• Postbaccalaureate Pre-Professional Program (P4)

Jefferson School of Health Professions• Biotechnology

• Couple & Family Therapy

• Cytotechnology

• Medical Laboratory Science

• Occupational Therapy

• Physical Therapy

• Physician Assistant Studies

• Radiologic and Imaging Sciences

Jefferson School of Nursing• Master of Science in Nursing

• Post-MSN Certificate Programs

• Doctor of Nursing Practice

Jefferson School of Pharmacy• Doctor of Pharmacy

Jefferson School of Population Health•Applied Health Economics & Outcome Research

• Health Policy

• Healthcare Quality & Safety

• Healthcare Quality & Safety Management

• Population Health

• Public Health

GRADUATE AND POSTBACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS

ADMISSIONS

There are three ways to apply to Jefferson:

• Enter as a post-baccalaureate or graduate student.

• Transfer to upper-division baccalaureate degree programs from another college where you are

working on prerequisites.

• Prepare for Jefferson as a high school student through our PACE program.

FINANCIAL AID

• More than 60% of Jefferson students receive financial assistance.

• Graduate Assistantships (GAs) allow some students to finance their education while gaining

a distinct career advantage.

• Dean’s Scholarships are available for students showing academic merit.

• Work-study positions, such as teaching/lab assistants, tutors, etc., are available for students

who demonstrate financial need.

• PhD students in the School of Biomedical Sciences receive a fellowship which provides for

tuition, stipend & health insurance.

• For more information, go to www.jefferson.edu/financial_aid.

NEXT STEPS

1. Identify your program of choice and review the prerequisites inside this brochure.

• Note that you need not complete all prerequisites before you apply, but the majority should be

completed before an admissions decision can be made. All prerequisites must be completed

before you enter the program.

• Unless otherwise stated below the program prerequisites, all science courses must be completed

within 10 years of application to Jefferson. Courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or

above to be eligible for transfer. A grade of “C-“ or below will not be eligible for transfer. Students

interested in the School of Population Health and Couple and Family Therapy programs must earn

a B or above to receive transferable credit.

• In addition to meeting all academic requirements, students must meet all technical standards

for the program. Refer to the online School Course Catalog for details on the Admissions

website: Jefferson.edu/Admissions.

2. Request information about your program of choice at explore.jefferson.edu/overview. After entering your contact information you will have a personal website to explore.

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PARTNERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

Through affiliations with other schools, students can plan ahead to complete their degree at Jefferson.

PACE: Plan a College Education enables high school students to apply to Nursing, Occupational

Therapy, Radiologic Sciences or Bioscience Technologies (Biotechnology, Cytotechnology or Medical

Laboratory Science) programs during the senior year of high school. Accepted students are guaranteed

admission provided all prerequisite courses are completed and students maintain required grade point

average. Students are encouraged, but not required, to attend an affiliated school.

Articulated curriculum agreements offer a seamless transition into Bioscience Technologies, Couple

and Family Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy and Radiologic Sciences programs.

Apply for admission just once using the partner school application. Earn a bachelor’s degree from the

partner school and a graduate degree from Jefferson.

General agreements enable students to choose from 40 schools where they can take the prerequisite

courses for each of our programs. Transfer to Jefferson to complete a degree in Nursing, Occupational

Therapy, Radiologic Sciences or Bioscience Technologies. The General Agreement entitles students

from partner institutions admission to Jefferson under the following conditions:

• All prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to enrollment at Jefferson.

• Students must have earned at least a “C” or better in all prerequisite coursework unless otherwise noted.

Grades of “C-” or lower will not be considered for transfer.

• Where TOEFL is mandated, a minimum score of 87 (Internet-based) is required.

All Schools Listed Below Are General Partners

Arcadia University

Atlantic Cape Community College

Bloomsburg University

Bucks County Community College

Burlington County College

Cabrini College

Camden County College

Chestnut Hill College

Community College of Philadelphia

Cumberland County College

Delaware County Community College

Elizabethtown College

Gloucester County College

Gordon College

Gwynedd-Mercy College

Harcum College

Immaculata University

Juniata College

Keystone College

La Salle University

Lebanon Valley College

Luzerne County Community College

Manor College

Mercer County Community College

Messiah College

Middlesex County College

Montgomery County Community College

Moravian College

Muhlenberg College

Penn State Abington

Penn State Brandywine

Philadelphia University

Rider University

Saint Joseph’s University

Shippensburg University

Susquehanna University

University of Delaware

University of the Sciences

Valley Forge Military College

Villanova University

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The Department of Bioscience Technologies at

Jefferson offers one of the most extensive multi-specialty

curricula in the nation. It is the only institution to offer

academic healthcare programs in biotechnology,

cytotechnology and medical laboratory science. Students

have four laboratory experiences selected from more than

50 sites. All programs are ASCP certified.

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Organic Chemistry w/Lab 4 4 4 4

Mathematics 2 3 3 3* 3*

English 6 6 6 6

Electives 3 26 41 49 –

TOTAL CREDITS 55 70 82 33**

1 SUGGESTED BIOLOGICAL OR CHEMICAL SCIENCES COURSES INCLUDE,

BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO GENERAL BIOLOGY, GENERAL CHEMISTRY AND

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY.

2 COLLEGE ALGEBRA OR HIGHER.

3 A COURSE IN STATISTICS, PHYSICS, BIOINFORMATICS OR SIMILAR

COURSE¬WORK IS RECOMMENDED. CANNOT BE REMEDIAL OR REVIEW IN

NATURE AND CANNOT BE PHYSICAL EDUCATION OR TECHNICAL COURS-

ES. MAY INCLUDE ARTS, HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES, SCIENCES AND

FOREIGN LANGUAGES.

* STATISTICS IS RECOMMENDED.

** CREDITS MAY BE PART OF OR IN ADDITION TO A BACHELOR’S DEGREE

FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION.

NOTE: GRADUATES OF ASSOCIATE DEGREE MLT, VT, BT OR SIMILAR PRO-

GRAMS MAY TRANSFER TECHNICIAN COURSEWORK CREDITS TO SATISFY THE

BIOLOGICAL/CHEMICAL SCIENCES AND ELECTIVE PREREQUISITES.

Bioscience Technologies

PREREQUISITES

Couple and Family Therapy

The Department of Couple and Family Therapy at

Jefferson is a partnership that brings together the talents

and resources of two respected organizations, Thomas

Jefferson University and the Council for Relationships. The

Master’s in Family Therapy (MFT) program focuses on areas

including marital intervention, family therapy with children,

divorce and remarriage, family violence and medical family

therapy. There are two specialty tracks: family therapy and

sex therapy. The program is accredited by the Commission

on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy

Education (COAMFTE). Test Scores: GRE or MAT required

(scores are valid for 2 years from date taken).

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General Psychology 3

Abnormal Psychology or

Psychopathology3

Statistics 3

TOTAL CREDITS 9

ALL COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED WITH A GRADE OF B OR ABOVE. COURSE

ACCEPTANCE SUBJECT TO ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR APPROVAL.

THE MASTER’S IN FAMILY THERAPY (MFT) PROGRAM IS FOR STUDENTS WITH A

BACHELOR’S DEGREE WHO HAVE COMPLETED ALL PREREQUISITES.

PREREQUISITES

School of Health ProfessionsJEFFERSON

Occupational Therapy

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Anatomy and Physiology I w/Lab 1 4 4

Anatomy and Physiology II w/Lab 1 4 4

Statistics 3 3

Abnormal Psychology 3 3

Developmental or

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specific age level)

3 3

Cultural or ethnic diversity 3 3

Sociology 3 3

English Composition 3 3

English Elective 3 3

Electives 2 Humanities, arts, math,

social or natural science29 —

TOTAL CREDITS 58 29

1 8 CREDITS OF A&P I AND II OR 4 CREDITS OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND 4 CREDITS

OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. KINESIOLOGY AND EXERCISE

PHYSIOLOGY ARE ALSO ACCEPTABLE. LABS MUST BE INCLUDED. 2 CANNOT BE REMEDIAL OR REVIEW IN NATURE AND CANNOT BE PHYSICAL

EDUCATION OR TECHNICAL COURSES. MAY INCLUDE ARTS, HUMANITIES, SOCIAL

SCIENCES, SCIENCES AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES.

ALL SCIENCE AND MATH COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 10 YEARS OF

APPLICATION TO JEFFERSON. COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED WITH A GRADE OF

“C” OR ABOVE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFER. A GRADE OF “C-“ OR BELOW WILL

NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFER.

THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM IS ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITATION

COUNCIL FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EDUCATION (ACOTE) OF THE AMERICAN

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION (AOTA), LOCATED AT 4720 MONTGOMERY

LANE, PO BOX 31220, BETHESDA, MD 20824-1220. ACOTE’S TELEPHONE NUMBER,

C/O AOTA, IS (301) 652-AOTA.

The Department of Occupational Therapy prepares

students to be flexible, innovative thinkers who can apply

their knowledge and skills to traditional and emerging

arenas of practice. Students are introduced to specialty

areas of practice including early intervention and school

age practice, community mental health, older adults,

autism and sensory integration. Jefferson is ranked

#6 (top 4 percent) in the nation by U.S. News & World

Report, 2012; it is the highest ranked OT school in the

Delaware Valley. Test Scores: GRE or MAT required for

EMOT program (scores are valid for 2 years from the

date taken).

PREREQUISITES

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Anatomy and Physiology w/Lab 1 8

Biology w/Lab 8

Chemistry w/Lab 8

Physics w/Lab 2 8

College Algebra/Trigonometry

or higher math3

Statistics 3

Social Sciences 3 9

Humanities 4 9

TOTAL CREDITS 56

1 8 CREDITS OF A&P I AND II OR 4 CREDITS OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND 4 CREDITS

OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY. LABS MUST BE INCLUDED.

2 ALGEBRA OR CALCULUS-BASED.

3 6 CREDITS OF PSYCHOLOGY (ABNORMAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL/CHILD

RECOMMENDED). 3 CREDITS OF SOCIOLOGY OR A CULTURAL COURSE.

4 6 CREDITS OF COMPOSITION/WRITING. 3 CREDITS ETHICS OR

PHILOSOPHY RECOMMENDED.

Physical Therapy

The Department of Physical Therapy guides

students into this dynamic, multifaceted profession

caring for people across the lifespan, in settings

from sub-acute to sports-training facilities. Students

become experts in musculoskeletal and neuromuscular

problems and are skilled in prevention and techniques

that restore, maintain and promote optimal physical

function. Class of 2013 graduates had a 100% first-time

pass rate on the national licensure exam. Test Scores:

GRE not required.

PREREQUISITES

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General Biology w/Lab 8

General Chemistry w/Lab 8

Anatomy & Physiology w/Lab 8

Microbiology w/Lab 4

Statistics 3

Psychology 3

TOTAL CREDITS 34

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School of Health Professions School of Nursing

Physician AssistantThe Jefferson Physician Assistant Program prepares

students to become leaders in health care and human

services, practicing in a variety of settings, from physician

offices to trauma centers. Upon successful completion

of the PA program, students will be eligible to take the

Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE).

Test Scores: MCAT and GRE are not required.

PREREQUISITES

JEFFERSON

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ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED COURSEWORK: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY,

GENETICS, BIOCHEMISTRY, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS

DIRECT PATIENT CARE EXPERIENCE AND PA SHADOWING EXPERIENCE

STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.

COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED WITH A GRADE OF “C” OR ABOVE TO BE ELIGIBLE

FOR TRANSFER. A GRADE OF “C-” OR BELOW WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFER.

A GRADE OF “B” IS CONSIDERED COMPETITIVE.

1 8 CREDITS OF A&P I AND II OR 4 CREDITS OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND 4 CREDITS OF

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY. LABS MUST BE INCLUDED.

2 ALGEBRA OR CALCULUS-BASED

3 COLLEGE ALGEBRA, PRE-CALCULUS, CALCULUS, TRIGONOMETRY, OR GEOMETRY

4 RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: CHEMISTRY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY, SO-

CIOLOGY, SPEECH/COMMUNICATION, MICROBIOLOGY AND ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

OR ANY OTHER ACADEMIC COURSE. NOT ACCEPTED ELECTIVES: REMEDIAL COURS-

ES, PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES, TECHNICAL COURSES (LIKE PHOTOGRAPHY,

DANCE, ETC.).

5 STUDENTS CERTIFIED IN OR GRADUATED FROM AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM IN THE

HEALTH PROFESSIONS DO NOT NEED MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY. THESE STUDENTS

MUST HAVE 3 ADDITIONAL ELECTIVE CREDITS IN PLACE OF MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY.

ALL SCIENCE AND MATH COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 10 YEARS OF

APPLICATION TO JEFFERSON. COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED WITH A GRADE OF “C”

OR ABOVE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFER. A GRADE OF “C-“ OR BELOW WILL NOT BE

ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFER.

*APPLICANTS TO THE MEDICAL DOSIMETRY PROGRAM ARE REQUIRED TO SHADOW

A DOSIMETRIST FOR A MINIMUM OF 8 HOURS AS PART OF THE APPLICATION

PROCESS. ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SHADOWING EXPERIENCE ARE THE RESPON-

SIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT AND MAY BE DONE IN ANY RADIATION ONCOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF THE APPLICANT’S CHOICE. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE

CONTACT THE MEDICAL DOSIMETRY PROGRAM DIRECTOR, SHIRLEY JOHNSTON AT:

SHIRLEY.JOHNSTON@JEFFERSON.EDU

COURSE Sem

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Anatomy and Physiology I w/Lab 1 4

Anatomy and Physiology II w/Lab 1 4

Physics I w/Lab 2 4

Physics II w/Lab 2 4

College Chemistry I w/Lab 1 4

College Chemistry II w/Lab 1 4

Math 3 6

Statistics 3

English Composition 3

English Elective 3

Electives 4 8

Medical Terminology 5 3

TOTAL CREDITS 50

The Department of Radiologic Sciences trains pro-

fessionals who are skilled in the operation of sophisticated

equipment used to diagnose and treat disease. Modalities:

cardiac sonography, computed tomography (CT), general

sonography, invasive cardiovascular technology, magnetic

resonance imaging (MRI), medical dosimetry, nuclear med-

icine, radiation therapy, radiography, vascular sonography.

Degrees: BS, BS/MS, MS, CT certificate, PET/CT certificate;

3+1 partner and PACE programs for high school students.

Radiologic Sciences

PREREQUISITES*

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Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab 1 4 6

General Biology I w/Lab 4 6

General Biology II w/Lab 4 6

General Chemistry I w/Lab 4 6

General Chemistry II w/Lab 4 6

Physics I w/Lab 2 4 6

Physics II w/Lab 2 4 6

Organic Chemistry I w/Lab 4 6

Organic Chemistry II w/Lab 4 6

Calculus 3 5

Microbiology w/Lab 4 6

English Composition 3 5

Social Sciences 3 9 15

Humanities 4 9 15

TOTAL CREDITS 68 106

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Chemistry I 2 w/Lab 4 4

Chemistry II or Biochemistry 2 w/Lab 4 4

Microbiology 3 w/Lab 4 4

Mathematics 4 3 —

Statistics 3 3

English Composition 5 3 —

English Elective 6 3 —

Social Sciences — —

General Psychology 3 —

Developmental or

Child Psychology3 —

Abnormal Psychology 3 —

Sociology 3 —

Nutrition 3 3

Logic, Philosophy, Ethics,

or Critical Thinking 76 —

Electives (Arts, Humanities,

Social Sciences) 86 —

Baccalaureate Degree — 39

TOTAL CREDITS 59 65

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School of Nursing School of PharmacyJEFFERSON JEFFERSON

1 8 CREDITS OF A&P I AND II OR 4 CREDITS OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND 4 CREDITS

OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY. LABS MUST BE INCLUDED.

2 4 CREDITS OF GENERAL CHEMISTRY ACCEPTED. LABS MUST BE INCLUDED.

3 4 CREDITS OF MICROBIOLOGY LECTURE AND LAB REQUIRED.

4 COLLEGE ALGEBRA OR HIGHER ACCEPTED.

5 WAIVED IF EXEMPT IN LOWER DIVISION PROGRAM. REPLACED WITH EQUAL

NUMBER OF ENGLISH ELECTIVE CREDIT.

6 COMPOSITION II, LITERATURE OR SPEECH COMMUNICATIONS ACCEPTED.

7 INCLUDES LOGIC, AMERICAN CULTURE, ETHNIC STUDIES, ETHICS, CRITICAL

THINKING OR PHILOSOPHY. DOES NOT INCLUDE HISTORY OR RELIGION.

8 MAY INCLUDE ARTS, HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES, FOREIGN LANGUAGES,

BUSINESS, MATH AND HISTORY

Jefferson School of Nursing (JSN) has educated

nurses for more than a century. The learning environment

integrates advanced science with compassionate care,

hands-on learning and a challenging curriculum taught

by a distinguished faculty. In addition to a traditional BSN,

students with a bachelor’s degree or higher in another

field may study a one-year (FACT) or 2-year (APW) BSN.

Nursing

PREREQUISITES

1 8 CREDITS OF A&P I AND II OR 4 CREDITS OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND 4 CREDITS

OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY. LABS MUST BE INCLUDED.

2 ALGEBRA OR CALCULUS-BASED.

3 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY, POLITICAL SCIENCE,

ECONOMICS, GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY.

4 LANGUAGES, LITERATURE, PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, ARTS.

ALL SCIENCE COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 5 YEARS OF APPLICATION

TO JEFFERSON. EXCEPTIONS TO THE 5 YEAR RULE INCLUDE CONTINUOUS

ENROLLMENT THAT EXCEEDS 5 YEARS AND/OR CONTINUOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

SINCE GRADUATION IN A LABORATORY/SCIENCE SETTING. COURSES MUST BE

COMPLETED WITH A GRADE OF “C” OR ABOVE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFER. A

GRADE OF “C-“ OR BELOW WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFER.

PharmacyJefferson School of Pharmacy (JSP) aims to pre-

pare our Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) graduates to

be leaders in the pharmacy profession and preeminent

healthcare practitioners who are recognized for their

commitment to excellence in patient care and research.

As students develop clinical practice skills in one of the

most prominent healthcare systems in the country, they

have opportunities to work with highly qualified, accessi-

ble faculty. Test Scores: PCAT test required, no minimum

score, 70th percentile considered competitive. Test

scores are valid for 2 years from date taken.

PREREQUISITES

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The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at

Jefferson provides the highest quality graduate and post-

doctoral education and research training in the basic

biomedical sciences. Our students are prepared to make

significant contributions to the progress of the biomedical

sciences through careers in academia, industry and gov-

ernment. The Postbaccalaureate Pre-Professional Program

(P4) is for candidates interested in completing their prereq-

uisite coursework for medical and professional schools.

PhD: Biochemistry & Molecular Pharmacology, Cell &

Developmental Biology, Genetics, Genomics & Cancer

Biology, Immunology & Microbial Pathogenesis and

Neuroscience

MS programs: Biomedical Sciences, Cell &

Developmental Biology, Microbiology and Pharmacology

Test Scores: GRE required (scores are valid for 2 years

from date taken).

• StudentsapplyingtothePhD&MSprogramstypically

have a biology or biomedical science focus.

• ApplicantstothePhDprogramsshouldhaveextensive

research experience.

Postbaccalaureate Pre-Professional Program (P4) PREREQUISITES

• MinimumoverallGPAof3.2andscience/math

GPA of 3.2

• Standardizedtestscores(SAT:1000+,ACT:21+)

• Thiscareer-changerprogramisintendedforstudents

who have a limited science background. If you have

completed more than half of the prerequisite course

work for medical school, or if you have taken the

MCAT, you are not eligible for this program.

PREREQUISITES

Biomedical Sciences

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Competency in basic

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Competency in medical

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related work in a clinical/chronic

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Master’s degree or 18 earned cred-

its in public health or related field— — — — — — X

Jefferson School of Population Health (JSPH) prepares leaders with global vision to develop, implement and

evaluate health policies and systems that improve the health of populations and enhance the quality of life. Degrees:

Doctor of Population Health Sciences (PhD), Master of Public Health (MPH), MPH & law with Widener School of Law

(JD/MPH and MJ/MPH); MPH & Master of Social Services (MSS/MPH) with Bryn Mawr College; MD/MPH with Jefferson

Medical College, MS in: Health Policy, Applied Health Economics & Outcomes Research, Healthcare Quality & Safety and

Healthcare Quality & Safety Management. Certificates: Public Health, Healthcare Quality & Safety, Health Policy, Applied

Health Economics & Outcomes Research, Population Health,

Population Health

PREREQUISITES

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School of Population HealthJEFFERSON

EXPLORE JEFFERSON…SCHEDULE A VISIT!See Jefferson first hand through one of these visit opportunities:

Open House – Fall & Spring (please check your personal website for dates) An engaging event designed to help you determine whether Thomas Jefferson University is the

right place for you! Throughout the day you will be able to learn more about our academic pro-

grams, tour campus and residence halls, talk with current students, professors, student services,

financial aid representatives and admissions staff.

Information Sessions – dates vary (please check your personal website for dates) Discover how Jefferson’s programs fit into your academic plans. Meet with admissions staff and faculty

for an overview of the program, application process, admissions requirements, research and graduate

assistantship opportunities and residential life. Information Sessions are specific to every program, so you

will get personal attention and the exact information you are seeking.

Campus Tours – M,W,F at 10:00am; T,TH at 2:00pm Enjoy a beautiful walking tour of campus. Visit our state-of-the-art facilities including classrooms and lab-

oratories. View our student fitness facilities and learn about campus organizations. Picture yourself in one

of our residence halls. Explore downtown Philadelphia after the tour – we are only blocks away from the

Liberty Bell!

Registration for your visit to Jefferson is through your personal website, explore.jefferson.edu/overview.

Office of Admissions

130 South 9th St., Suite 100

Philadelphia, PA 19107

1-877-JEFF-247

215-503-8890

Jefferson.edu/Admissions

To view tuition and fees, please visit Jefferson.edu/Tuition.

Thomas Jefferson University reserves the right to amend any regulations, fees, conditions and courses described herein as circumstances may require without prior notice to persons who might thereby be affected.

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