Health Sciences BS/Pre-Physician Assistant
The Health Sciences BS / Pre-Physician Assistant program includes courses that are typically required as admission prerequisites for PA graduate programs. In addition, students complete two science and more than five free electives to fulfill undergraduate degree requirements. Students generally choose electives to augment their PA admission profile, and to meet unique PA graduate program prerequisite courses not included in the program. The 4-year Health Sciences BS offers greater flexibility to complete undergraduate degree requirements, and provides more opportunities to incorporate extra-curricular experiences like study away or intercollegiate athletics.
Acceptance into the Pre-Physician Assistant major does not guarantee a seat in the graduate PA Program. However, it does provide for a guaranteed interview for selected reserved seats in the East Falls or Voorhees campus PA professional programs for students who meet progressions requirements.
Campus Information
East Falls Campus
Jefferson's East Falls Campus offers free parking and easy access via public transportation. The campus is serviced by the route 32 SEPTA bus and is close to the Queen Lane train station. The Campus features campus-wide free wireless internet. You will have access to a library, computer labs, study spaces, several dining locations, tutoring services, and a recreation center.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.
The Thomas Jefferson University & Hospitals is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Our faculty are our most important asset. It is through our faculty that we achieve our mission to transform education, clinical care and research to best serve our patients and students.
Nurses are passionate — about patients, about healthcare, about rewarding and challenging career choices. At Jefferson, you'll have the opportunity to explore your own professional interests and create careers that work with your schedules while providing top-notch care in world-class facilities.
PSW Opportunity
3 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
In addition to the required application materials listed above, all international applicants must provide one of the following marks of English proficiency:
TOEFL Exam: minimum 80 IBT or IBT Home Edition (no sub-score below 20); exam must have been taken within last two years
TOEFL Essentials Exam: minimum 8.5 (no sub-score below 8); exam must have been taken within last two years
IELTS Exam: minimum 6.5 (no sub-score below 6); exam must have been taken within last two years
Duolingo Exam: 115
Pearson PTE Academic Exam: 53
SAT: 500 Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW)
ACT: 19 English minimum
ELS 112 Certificate of Completion
Completion of English Composition I & English Composition II at a college or university in the United States with a “C” or better
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
172400 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: 50 USD
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