Overview

Features

This Emergency and Disaster Management - Public Health dual degree at Thomas Jefferson University offers an opportunity for students to prepare to work at the intersection of public health and emergency and disaster management.

When a disaster strikes or health emergency arises, nimble, well-trained professionals need to be ready to restore order, organize responses, and quickly establish interventions to protect health and address pressing needs for food, water, or health care in affected communities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

US Healthcare System
Society, Behavior & the Environment
Epidemiology
Program Planning, Implementation, & Evaluation
GIS Mapping
Emergency Management
Organizational Management and Communications in Disasters
Psychological Aspects of Disasters
Disaster Exercise and Drills
Logistic Management for Disasters
Public Health Implications of Disasters

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 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

63 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

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

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Student insurance

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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

Applicants are required to hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent upon evaluation of international transcripts prior to the start of the program.
A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is recommended
Applicants are required to submit an official transcript for their highest earned degree.
Personal statement, résumé and letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

39028 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1239 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

39028 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1239 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

39028 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1239 USD per credit during 24 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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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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