Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Health (Advanced Standing) in Philadelphia United States | Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,777
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
The Jefferson College of Population Health (JCPH) provides a Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)-accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) program. This curriculum equips students with expertise across essential public health domains including social and behavioral health sciences, biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health policy, program development, and assessment. The program emphasizes leadership development, systemic approaches, effective health communication, international health perspectives, and cultural awareness.
The Advanced Standing option aims to expand the pool of highly skilled public health practitioners dedicated to enhancing wellbeing, ensuring quality care, and tackling health disparities across various sectors including healthcare, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and research institutions.
This accelerated pathway builds upon the College's mission to empower healthcare professionals with enhanced skills for improving community health outcomes. Designed for individuals holding terminal degrees (such as MD, DO, PhD, JD, or other doctoral qualifications), the program offers specialized training in public health leadership, epidemiological methods, statistical analysis, healthcare systems, quality improvement, and health policy. MPH graduates often secure leadership roles in healthcare organizations, public health agencies, NGOs, and international health initiatives, where they drive research, influence policy decisions, and champion health advocacy initiatives.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Transcripts: Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions you have attended and/or from which you earned credit.
Personal Statement/Essay: Submit your personal statement/essay to SOPHAS Express. Use 300-500 words describing your interest in the program. Include your personal experiences and how they relate to your goals and expectations for the program.
Letters of Recommendation: Dual Degree applicants should identify one faculty member or dean from their current program who supports their plan to complete graduate training in Public Health and can speak to their ability to succeed. Submit letters through SOPHAS Express. Advanced Standing applicants should identify a recommender that can speak to their ability to succeed.
R'sum: A current professional r'sum is required.
Applicants are required to hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to the start of the program.
GPA Requirement: A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is preferred.
Prerequisite: Applicants are required to have a terminal clinical degree (e.g., MD, DO) from a LCME or COCA accredited institution.
TOEFL IBT & IBT Home Edition: 80 (no sub-score below 20)
TOEFL Essentials: 8.5 (no sub-score below 8)
IELTS: 6.5 (no sub-score below 6)
Personal Statement/Essay: Submit your personal statement/essay to SOPHAS Express. Use 300-500 words describing your interest in the program. Include your personal experiences and how they relate to your goals and expectations for the program.
Letters of Recommendation: Dual Degree applicants should identify one faculty member or dean from their current program who supports their plan to complete graduate training in Public Health and can speak to their ability to succeed. Submit letters through SOPHAS Express. Advanced Standing applicants should identify a recommender that can speak to their ability to succeed.
R'sum: A current professional r'sum is required.
Applicants are required to hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to the start of the program.
GPA Requirement: A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is preferred.
Prerequisite: Applicants are required to have a terminal clinical degree (e.g., MD, DO) from a LCME or COCA accredited institution.
TOEFL IBT & IBT Home Edition: 80 (no sub-score below 20)
TOEFL Essentials: 8.5 (no sub-score below 8)
IELTS: 6.5 (no sub-score below 6)
Tuition
USD
16,777