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As a student in this accelerated dual degree program, you can earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years, less time than would be required to complete both degrees separately. Students begin their pre-professional education in the Health Sciences major where they build strong skills in critical thinking and problem-solving through foundation courses in the sciences, psychology and humanities on the East Falls campus. Through classes and co-curricular activities, you will participate in college life with students from other majors such as pre-med, health, engineering, architecture and design.
Students who interview and maintain progression criteria are guaranteed to matriculate into the professional program, delivered on the Center City campus. Jefferson’s academic advisors and faculty work closely with our students on course selection and academic progression to ensure that each student is on pace to transition into the professional phase of the program.
The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences & Biotechnology houses three degree programs. Students choose from among three specialty areas during the professional phase of the program – Biotechnology, Cytology, or Medical Laboratory Science. Each has a different range of courses and credits. Refer to Medical Laboratory Sciences & Biotechnology programs for information on each program.
The BS in Health Sciences is granted after the first year of the professional program. The remaining courses in the professional program comprise the MS degree.
Curriculum
East Falls Campus
Hallmarks
- Pathways Seminar
- Writing Seminar I
- Multimedia Communication
- Pre-Calculus/Intro to Calculus
- Topics in American Studies
- American Diversity
- Global Diversity
- Ethics
- Global Citizenship
- Contemporary Global Issues
- Integrative Seminar
- Philosophies of the Good Life
Psychology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Psychology Elective
Health Sciences
- Intro to the Health Professions
- Intro to Healthcare
- Applied Statistics
- Health Sciences Elective
- Medical Terminology
Science
- Biology I/Lab
- Biology II/Lab
- Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab
- Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab
- Microbiology/Lab
- Chemistry I/Lab
- Chemistry II/Lab
- *Science Elective
Free Elective (3 credits)
All grades must be C or higher; AP credit accepted for non-science courses only
Matriculation requires preferred 3.0 or higher overall GPA and science GPA
*Science elective (choose 1): BIOL 207/L; BIOL 256/L; BIOL 309; BIOL 321; CHEM 201; or for Biotech and Med Lab Science concentrations PHYC 111
Center City Campus
If you meet all progression criteria you are assured a seat in a Master of Science program. Choose from among one of the three Master of Science programs during the professional phase of the program. Each has a different range of courses and credits.
- Master of Science in Biotechnology: This program prepares students for careers that develop the innovative technologies utilized in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare industries. Examples include vaccine development, cell and gene therapy, molecular diagnostics, and bioprocessing (manufacturing of biological therapies targeting cancer and other diseases). Students will become a valued scientist with the unique ability to adapt and innovate in many research environments and product-driven industries.
- View the curriculum for the Entry-Level Master's Partnership Program (3+2).
- Master of Science in Cytology: This program prepares students for careers in diagnostic cytology and practice in a variety of laboratory settings. Students will develop knowledge and skill sets pertaining to cytology specimen screening and diagnostic interpretation, basic laboratory techniques, laboratory operations and management, application of companion technologies such as molecular testing, and demonstration of evidence-based medicine and professionalism.
- View the curriculum for the Entry-Level Master's Partnership Program (3+2).
- Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science: This program prepares students for careers in a variety of laboratory settings. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to provide clinicians with the laboratory results used to diagnose, treat, and manage patients diagnosed with various health conditions, such as leukemia, diabetes, infection, and more. Our students receive additional training in areas such as laboratory management, flow cytometry, and molecular diagnostics, giving them an edge after graduation.
- View the curriculum for the Entry-Level Master's Partnership Program (3+2).