Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Health - Public Health Practice Generalist in Philadelphia United States | Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson University
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Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
38,130
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The LPHT Pathway caters to both aspiring and experienced public health professionals. Full-time participants can complete their degree in just 1.5 years, while part-time students have the flexibility to graduate within 2-5 years. This Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)-accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Jefferson develops graduates as Champions of Public Health Innovation, equipping them to drive meaningful change.
Those enrolled in the LPHT Pathway become pioneers in reshaping healthcare systems to improve population health across disciplines. The curriculum delivers comprehensive education that bridges biological, societal, environmental, economic, and contextual health determinants. This MPH track readies learners to confront urgent and evolving health challenges. JCPH facilitates the LPHT journey through adaptable scheduling and diverse enrichment programs, including daytime, evening, and online courses tailored for professionals. Supplementary offerings feature expert speaker sessions, academic discussion groups, and access to premier population health conferences. Pathway participants also undertake practical fieldwork and collaborate with mentors to develop personalized Capstone Projects addressing their specific interests.
The Public Health Practice (Generalist) concentration offers maximum elective flexibility, with academic guidance available to help align course selections with professional aspirations.
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. 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: Three letters of recommendation are required. Letters may be from an instructor, employer, volunteer coordinator/supervisor or other qualified individual. Submit letters through SOPHAS.
R'sum: Submit a r'sum or CV in SOPHAS.
Applicants are required to hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent upon evaluation of international transcripts prior to the start of the program.
GPA Requirement: A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is preferred.
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. 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: Three letters of recommendation are required. Letters may be from an instructor, employer, volunteer coordinator/supervisor or other qualified individual. Submit letters through SOPHAS.
R'sum: Submit a r'sum or CV in SOPHAS.
Applicants are required to hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent upon evaluation of international transcripts prior to the start of the program.
GPA Requirement: A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is preferred.
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
38,130