BS in Health Services Management at Thomas Jefferson University

The BS in Health Services Management is a Bachelor degree offered by Thomas Jefferson University across its Center City and East Falls campuses in Philadelphia, United States of America. The program is delivered online as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study across its Center City and East Falls campuses while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from May 1, 2027.

About BS in Health Services Management

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The Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management prepares individuals for in demand entry-level management positions in today’s complex and evolving healthcare system. Health services managers plan, organize, coordinate and supervise the delivery of healthcare services in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, government agencies, and more. They may be generalists who manage or help to manage entire facilities or systems, or specialists who manage clinical departments or services specific to the healthcare industry. You will develop knowledge and skills in topics such as health systems and policy, healthcare law and ethics, healthcare finance, public health and epidemiology, quality improvement, and strategic planning in health services management. You will also learn to adapt to changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and technology.

As a graduate, you will be prepared to apply for graduate programs such as Jefferson's Master of Science in Organizational Leadership.

Program Highlights

Fully online asynchronous
Accelerated 8-week courses
Transfer up to 90 credits
Articulation agreements and tuitions discounts with area community colleges
Learn from scholar-practitioner faculty
Real-world applications

Financial Aid

Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and are interested in receiving federal or state aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Undergraduate students must be enrolled in six credits per academic semester to be eligible for most financial aid. Prospective students who have questions about financing their education should visit Jefferson’s Tuition and Financial Aid website.

Disciplines

Continuing & Professional StudiesInstitute of Emerging Health Professions

Requirements and Admission Criteria for BS in Health Services Management at Thomas Jefferson University

Entry Requirements

Students who have taken coursework outside of the United States should submit a course-by-course academic credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member credentialing organization. Applicants who do not have a NACES evaluation are required to submit official transcripts, along with an official English translation, to Jefferson for review. Thomas Jefferson University reserves the right to outsource student academic credentials to our NACES member partner for evaluation.

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

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for BS in Health Services Management at Thomas Jefferson University

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for BS in Health Services Management at Thomas Jefferson University

We offer two pathways to apply for admission. To get started, submit either the Common Application or MyJefferson Application. Our application fee is $50.

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.

Transcripts: Official high school transcripts are required. Official transcripts may be submitted electronically by your school counselor to [email protected] or sent by postal mail to the address below.
Letter of Recommendation: Submit one letter of reference that provides insight into your academic competence. A reference from a teacher or counselor is encouraged. You will be prompted to provide recommender information when submitting your application for admission.
Personal Essay: Submit a writing sample to share more information about yourself. Some programs require applicants to address a specific topic and submit a supplemental essay so please carefully review the instructions and prompts when submitting your application.
Portfolio (Optional): Students applying to a Jefferson design program are encouraged, but not required, to submit a portfolio of their creative works.
Healthcare Experience (Optional): Students applying to an Accelerated Dual Degree program in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy or Physician Assistant Studies are encouraged, but not required, to submit a summary of any health-related activities, community service, shadowing or internship hours that you have achieved. Please review the instructions when prompted within the application.

BS in Health Services Management at Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University

United States of America, Philadelphia