To apply submit an application along with a fee of $50 to Jefferson.

After submitting the application, you will receive instructions on how to submit your supporting application materials listed below through your online MyJefferson account. If you prefer, you may also mail your materials to:

Thomas Jefferson University
Graduate Application Document Processing
4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

You will receive a MyJefferson identification number via email once you submit your application for admission. Be sure to include your name and MyJefferson ID on all documents that you mail to Jefferson.

Transcripts: Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions you have attended and/or from which you earned credit. Official transcripts can be sent electronically by the institution to enroll@jefferson.edu or mailed to the address above.

Personal Statement: In 750 words or less, describe your motivation for pursuing this program at Jefferson, including your educational and professional goals that this program will help you achieve. 

Letters of Recommendation: Submit two letters of reference that provide insight into your academic competence. References from college or university faculty members are recommended. You may request recommendations through your MyJefferson account.

Résumé: A current professional résumé is required.

Professional License/Certification: Upload your RN license into MyJefferson.

GRE: Submit official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores taken no longer than five years prior to application. Applicants should submit scores electronically using test code 2666.

Applicants can submit an academic writing sample instead of their GRE scores. The writing sample must follow the admissions guidelines (PDF).

Students who have taken coursework outside of the United States should submit a course-by-course academic credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member credentialing organization. Applicants who do not have a NACES evaluation are required to submit official transcripts, along with an official English translation, to Jefferson for review. Thomas Jefferson University reserves the right to outsource student academic credentials to our NACES member partner for evaluation.

At Jefferson, we set a high priority on the exchange of ideas, research, and education with members of the international community. Learn more about specific requirements for international applicants.

Before applying to Jefferson, you should review the prerequisites required for admission for your program of interest. Our admissions team is available to assist with questions and to provide guidance on your next steps.

GPA Requirement: A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.

Degree Prerequisite: Applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to the start of the program.  

Applicants are required to have completed, or be currently enrolled in, an ACME (Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education) accredited midwifery education program with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.

Applicants are required to complete the following prerequisite coursework prior to entry into the program at a regionally accredited institution. Coursework should be completed with a grade of C or better and within 10 years of enrollment at Jefferson.

Contact us for more information about this program and your application status.

Admissions
Phone: 215-951-2800
Email: enroll@jefferson.edu