Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jul 2027
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 80
Credits
43 SCH
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Philadelphia, United States
Disciplines
- Health Sciences
Overview
Interdisciplinary health professions education and practice is the foundation of the program. Accordingly, our curriculum comprises courses drawn from five colleges at Jefferson, ensuring that the program is relevant to professionals that span the full gamut of healthcare.
This breadth of coverage provides students at Thomas Jefferson University an ideal opportunity for interprofessional study and practice, as well as robust support for a broad range of healthcare research topics.
Careers
Doctor of Health Science graduates are prepared for leadership positions in diverse clinical, academic and corporate settings, including but not limited to:
- College or University Professor
- Health Practice Administrator
- Academic Program Director
- Academic Department Chair
- Dean
- Senior Scientist
- Senior Policy Analyst
- Chief Executive Officer
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Health Systems Science
- Leadership and Interprofessional Collaboration
- Healthcare Law and Ethics
- Health Policy
- Simulation in Health Professions Education
- Integrative Nutrition
- The Evidence Base of Teaching: Advanced Curriculum Development
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.
- Applicants are required to have a Master’s degree or higher in a health-related discipline from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Professional healthcare experience is strongly preferred. Exceptions are made with prior approval by the department.
- Professional License/Certification
- Academic Competency and Scholarly Work
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 31,902 AUD / year (≈ 22,718 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 31,902 AUD / year (≈ 22,718 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 31,902 AUD / year (≈ 22,718 USD / year)
Funding
Scholarships are available. Below you will find scholarship opportunities for Health Science.
