Jefferson Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Non-degree Admission FAQs
How do I apply?
What is the application deadline for admission as a non-degree student?
What materials do I need to submit to have a complete application?
I am an International applicant, are there any additional requirements or information that I should know?
Is there a limit to the number of credits I can complete as a Non-degree student?
Where do I send my complete application?
What is the application fee?
Is it possible to obtain a waiver for the application fee?
Does Jefferson Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (JGSBS) offer Financial Aid for Non-degree status?
What if I want to transfer my credits towards a Certificate or Master of Science degree program at Jefferson?
Whom can I contact with more questions?
Jefferson Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (JGSBS) uses a paper application for non-degree students. An application can be obtained through the Office of Admission or or by downloading the Non-Degree Application Form (48 KB Adobe pdf file).
What is the application deadline for admission as a Non-degree student?
Applications are considered on a rolling-admissions basis throughout the year and newly matriculated students may begin coursework in any academic term. (Fall, Spring1, Spring2, and Summer).
What materials do I need to submit to have a complete application?
A complete application consists of:
- A complete application submitted with non-refundable, $10.00 application fee
- Official Transcripts showing completion of baccalaureate degree.
I am an International applicant, are there any additional requirements or information that I should know?
- If your undergraduate credentials are from an institution outside of the United States or Canada, the Office of Admission requires a course-by-course evaluation of all post-secondary credentials (undergraduate and graduate, if applicable). We accept these evaluations from services like World Education Services, Inc. (WES) or Education Credential Evaluators (ECE). It is your responsibility to provide the necessary paperwork and payment to WES or ECE and to request that a copy of the report be sent to the Office of Admission.
- If your native language is not English, or you received your baccalaureate degree from an institution where English is not the official language of instruction, you must submit official scores from an accepted English proficiency exam such as TOEFL or IELTS or demonstrate a high level of English proficiency.
For other information (Student VISA, etc) please visit our Office of International Affairs
Is there a limit to the number of credits I can complete as a Non-degree student?
The number of credits a student may take in non-degree status is thirteen (13).
Once a student has taken 13 credits, they can either apply to a degree program within JGSBS or request permission to continue in non-degree status from the Associate Dean and Director
Professional Science Master's Degree Programs.
Non-degree students may enroll for a maximum period of two years (6 semesters) and may register for no more than seven (7) credits in any one semester.
Where do I send my complete application?
All application materials should be sent to the JGSBS Office of Admission at the following address:
Jefferson Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Office of Admissions
1020 Locust Street Jefferson Alumni Hall, Rm M60
Philadelphia, PA 19107
The application fee is $10.00. The fee is non-refundable.
Is it possible to obtain a waiver for the application fee?
We regret that we do not waive the application fee for the non-degree status.
Does Jefferson Graduate School of Biomedical Sciencess (JGSBS) offer Financial Aid for Non-degree status?
Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid.
The Admission Office holds several Master of Science/Graduate Certificate Information Sessions throughout the year. A Program Director leads a presentation and answers questions from prospective students while an admissions representative discusses the application process. For upcoming dates visit www.jefferson.edu/biomedical_sciences/ and check under ‘Upcoming Events’. Attendees are waived from the application fee.
What if I want to transfer my credits towards a Master of Science degree program at JGSBS?
Courses taken as Non-degree are the same courses we offer to our MS students. Completed Non-degree courses may later be applied toward a graduate certificate or degree program.
Whom can I contact with more questions?
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Admission Office at (215) 503-4400, or email at jcgs-info@jefferson.edu.
