How to Apply

Admissions Contact

Name: April Smith
Position: Admissions and Recruitment Manager
Contact Number(s):

Thank you for choosing Jefferson. We look forward to receiving your application. Below are instructions on how to submit your application, a description of the review process, and important due dates.

We are here to help you through every step of the process. Please let us know how we can help.

Application Deadlines

Pre-Fall Application Deadline: April 1
Fall Application Deadline: July 1
Spring Application Deadline: November 1
Summer Application Deadline: February 15

JCPH has partnered with SOPHAS, the national centralized application service for public health, to collect and manage applications for the public health program.

Once you have completed and submitted the SOPHAS application, you will be asked to provide some supplemental information.

To Apply

Accelerated and Full- & Part-Time Formats

  • Visit SOPHAS, complete the online application.  Click "submit" and pay the fee.
  • Submit the following information and documents to SOPHAS.
    • Official transcripts.  Submit an official transcript for all undergraduate and graduate accredited institutions you have attended even if the courses were transferred to another program.  If your courses were completed outside the United States, you must submit a course-by-course evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE). 
    • Three letters of recommendation.  Letters may be from an instructor, employer, volunteer coordinator/supervisor or other qualified individual.
    • Personal statement/essay of 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.
  • Demonstration of English Language Proficiency (if applicable)
    All international students and U.S. permanent residents must demonstrate English language proficiency as one of the conditions for admission to JCPH.  JCPH accepts any of the following to satisfy the proficiency requirement:
    • Native English speaker from one of these countries (PDF).
    • Baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited U.S. institution.
    • U.S. national or state licensure or certification in a medical, nursing or allied health field.
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with an overall score of at least 87 and individual section scores as follows:  Writing – 21, Speaking – 23, Reading – 21 and Listening – 22.  
    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are valid for two years with an overall score of 6.5 and individual scores as follows:  Listening – 6.5, Reading – 7, Writing – 6 and Speaking – 7.  Thomas Jefferson University requires that official scores be sent directly to JCPH.
  • CV/Resume

NOTE:  Jefferson communicates with applicants via email, so please provide a valid email address and adjust your email to allow mail from Jefferson.edu.

Application Review Process

JCPH accepts applications on a continuing basis. You may apply at any time throughout the year, but it is best to submit your completed application as early as possible, especially if you wish to be considered for a merit-based scholarship.
 
Applications are reviewed once the complete application - online application and supporting documentation - is received. You can expect to receive a response within three to four weeks after your completed application has been verified by SOPHAS.
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