Master of Science in Health Policy (MS-HP)

Program Admissions

Admissions Considerations & 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

Drew A. Harris, DPM, MPH
Program Director,
Master of Health Policy

1015 Walnut Street
Suite 115, Curtis Building
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 503-0174

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