Admission Requirements

Master of Science in Health Policy (MS-HP) online
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 or professional 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

MS-HP 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
• Telephone interview

• 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 grade of “B” or higher
  • Current enrollment in a graduate clinical or professional 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 (recommended)
• Previous professional or volunteer experience in a community health setting

MPH Application Requirements

• Completion of online application form
• Payment of $25 application fee
• Official transcripts from all graduate and undergraduate institutions attended
• Submission of TOEFL courses, if applicable
• GRE or equivalent
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

Eligible candidates will be invited for an interview.

• Earned baccalaureate degree with approximate GPA of 3.0
• Three years’ clinical experience or related work in a clinical setting
• 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 or professional program, such as 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
• Knowledge of medical terminology demonstrated by:
  • Clinical coursework containing relevant material or
  • At least 3 credits of undergraduate or graduate coursework in medical terminology with grade of “B” or higher or
  • Passing score on JSPH medical terminology challenge examination

MS-HQS Application Requirements

• Completion of online application form
• Payment of $25 application fee
• Official transcripts from all graduate and undergraduate institutions attended
• Submission of TOEFL courses, if applicable
• GRE or equivalent
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal essay
• Telephone interview

Admissions Considerations and Prerequisites

• Satisfactory completion of ACPE’s 125-hour Degree Prerequisite online curriculum:
  • Core (93 hours)
    • Financial Decision Making
    • Managing Physician Performance
    • Physician in Management – Influence or Effective Leadership
    • Physician in Management – Quality
    • Physician in Management – Negotiation
    • Three Faces of Quality
• Electives (32 hours) chosen from modules in leadership, management, finance, communication, and other topics
  • Go to www.ACPE.org for more information about these prerequisites
• Competency in basic statistics demonstrated by previous coursework or passing score on JSPH qualifying test

Completion of online application and payment of application fee

• Submission of official transcripts from all graduate and undergraduate institutions attended
• Submission of personal statement/essay and CV

For more information, contact Jefferson School of Population Health at 215-503-5305.