Master of Science in Health Policy
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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 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

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.

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