Below are instructions on how to submit your application for the Public Health Bridge Pathway, a description of the review process, and important due dates.

We are here to help you through every step of the process. Please let us know how we can help.

Undergraduate students from Rutgers Camden Health Sciences program may apply to the public health program to take classes while still earning their bachelor’s degree.

• Online application. 
• Personal statement/essay: 300-500 words describing your interest in the Public Health. Include your personal experiences and how they relate to your goals and expectations for the program.
• Letter of Recommendation 
• CV or Resume
• Click "submit" and pay the fee.

• Official transcript(s) for all undergraduate and graduate accredited institutions you have attended even if the courses were transferred to another program. Applicants who have taken coursework outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course academic credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member credentialing organization.
  • Official transcripts should be sent to: Thomas Jefferson University, Application Document Processing, 4201 Henry Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 or via email to [email protected].
• Demonstration of English Language Proficiency (if applicable): all international students and U.S. permanent residents must demonstrate English language proficiency as one of the conditions for admission to JCPH.  JCPH accepts any of the following to satisfy the proficiency requirement:
  • Native English speaker from one of these countries (PDF).
  • Baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited U.S. institution.
  • U.S. national or state licensure or certification in a medical, nursing or allied health field.
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with an overall score of at least 87 and individual section scores as follows:  Writing – 21, Speaking – 23, Reading – 21 and Listening – 22.  
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are valid for two years with an overall score of 6.5 and individual scores as follows:  Listening – 6.5, Reading – 7, Writing – 6 and Speaking – 7.

NOTE:  Jefferson communicates with applicants via email, so please provide a valid email address and adjust your email to allow mail from Jefferson.edu.

JCPH accepts applications on a continuing basis. You may apply at any time throughout the year, but it is best to submit your completed application as early as possible, especially if you wish to be considered for a merit-based scholarship.

Applications are reviewed once the complete application—online application and supporting documentation—is received. You can expect to receive a response within three to four weeks after your completed application has been verified by SOPHAS Express.