Overview

Key Features

The Emergency and Disaster Management program at Thomas Jefferson University is designed to educate medical, public safety and defense professionals working in the public and private sectors to plan for, respond to, and mitigate the effects of natural and manmade disasters, including pandemics, terrorism, war, tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, volcanoes, hazardous materials and major power grid disruptions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Emergency Management

Public Health Implications of Disasters

Homeland Security and Defense

Business and Crisis Continuity

Emergency Preparedness for Special Needs Population

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Emergency & Disaster Management View 98 other Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management in United States

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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts

Personal Statement

Letters of Recommendation

Résumé

English Language Exam Requirement

Tuition Fee

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International

43128 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1198 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

43128 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1198 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

43128 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1198 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Emergency and Disaster Management.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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