Overview

The broad-based curriculum includes a minimum of 40 credits. Course content includes:

The biology of microorganisms

Immunology

Epidemiology

Pathology

Biostatistics

Management

Clerkship

Master's research thesis or, alternatively, a Non-Thesis Option

The program may be completed on a part-time or accelerated (coursework) schedule over a period of 1.5 to four years. Courses are offered late afternoon/early evening and meet once per week, allowing students the flexibility to work while taking classes or devote their full attention to their studies. Flexibility is the key.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry of Microorganisms

Introduction to Immunology

Principles of Epidemiology

Diagnostic Microbiology

Statistical Methods for Data Analysis

Pathologic Aspects of Disease

Master's Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00

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Rolling admissions: All semesters

Language

English

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application - Jefferson College of Biomedical Sciences (JCBS) application, TJAPP, is managed through a central application service which collects all of the application materials. The application fee is $50.00 and needs to be submitted by credit card

Essay/Statement - Submit a personal statement/essay describing your reasons for applying to the MS program and Thomas Jefferson University.

Official Transcripts - Applicants are required to submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities they have attended. This includes any study-abroad programs or transfer credit not reflected on undergraduate transcripts with full course titles and final grades.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31733 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31733 USD / year

≈ 31733 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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