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To apply, submit an application along with a fee of $50 to Jefferson.

To be considered complete and eligible for review, all supporting materials must be received by the deadline. Applications are reviewed as they are completed; we recommend applying early.

Fall 2025
Priority DeadlineFebruary 1, 2025
Final DeadlineAugust 1, 2025

The Admissions Committee emphasizes a holistic review process that examines the entirety of an applicant's academic aptitude, motivation, problem-solving skills, leadership potential and life experiences. Admission decisions are individualized to the specific attributes of the applicant.

  • Transcripts: Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions you have attended and/or from which you earned credit. Official transcripts must be sent electronically by the institution to enroll@jefferson.edu or mailed to the address below. Before applying to Jefferson, please review the prerequisites required for admission for this academic program.

  • Personal Statement: Submit a statement of purpose outlining your interest in the program, how the course of study relates to your desired career path, and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.

  • Letter of Recommendation: Submit one letter of reference that provides insight into your academic and/or professional competence. References from college or university faculty members or professional sources are accepted. You may request recommendations through your MyJefferson account.

  • Résumé: A current professional résumé is required.

After submitting the application, you will receive instructions on how to submit the supporting application materials listed below through your online MyJefferson account. If you prefer, you may also mail your materials to:

Thomas Jefferson University
Application Document Processing
4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

You will receive a MyJefferson identification number via email once you submit your application for admission. Be sure to include your name and MyJefferson ID on all documents that you mail to Jefferson.

An interview is required. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview after all supporting application materials are received and a preliminary review by the Admissions Committee has been conducted.

Before applying to Jefferson, please review the prerequisites required for admission. Our admissions team is available to assist with questions and to provide guidance on your next steps.

  • Residency Requirement: Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or hold Permanent Resident status to be qualified for admission to the program.
  • Degree Prerequisite: Applicants are required to hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to the start of the program.
  • GPA Requirement: A minimum 3.0 prerequisite and cumulative GPA is strongly recommended.
  • Prerequisite Coursework: Applicants are required to complete the following prerequisite coursework prior to entry into the program at a regionally accredited institution.
    CoursesSemester Credits
    Chemistry I w/ Lab 4
    Chemistry II w/ Lab4
    Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab4
    Organic Chemistry I4

At Jefferson, we set a high priority on the exchange of ideas, research and education with members of the international community.

I-20 Forms for F-1 student status and DS-2019 for J-1 student status are only available for full-time and on-campus programs. Individuals of other immigration statuses must ensure that their current status permits study in their intended program by its start date and for its entirety.

Transcripts: Students 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.

English Language Exam Requirement: International applicants for this program may be required to submit results from an English Language Proficiency Exam. Applicants may qualify for an English Language Exam Waiver by meeting the criteria below:

  • Students from countries where English is the official language.
  • Students who studied in the United States for 3 or more years and received a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the U.S.

Applicants who don't qualify for an exam waiver may satisfy the English Language Proficiency requirement by completing an English Language Program/Courses (ELS Education Services ELS 112 or English Comp 1 & 2 with a C or better) or by submitting one of the following. Exam results must be dated within two years of application submission.

  • TOEFL IBT & IBT Home Edition: 80 (no sub-score below 20)
  • TOEFL Essentials: 8.5 (no sub-score below 8)
  • IELTS: 6.5 (no sub-score below 6)
  • Duolingo Exam: 115
  • Pearson PTE Academic Exam: 53

Application Status

We'll be in touch throughout the process with updates regarding your application status. Be sure to add Jefferson.edu as a trusted contact in your email client to ensure that you receive communications from us.

You can check the status of your application at any time on the MyJefferson portal.