Certificate in Infectious Disease Control at Thomas Jefferson University

The Infectious Disease Control at Thomas Jefferson University is a Full Time Certificate program offered on the Center City campus in Philadelphia, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 1 year. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on May 1, 2027.

About Certificate in Infectious Disease Control

The curriculum for the Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease Control is built from core courses and expertise in microbiology and immunology. We emphasize the key areas: Microbiology of Antimicrobial and Antiviral Agents, Vaccinology and Immunotherapeutics, Epidemiology and Management skills.

Program Overview

Be part of this exciting graduate certificate focused on the needs of the working healthcare professional.

The curriculum for this graduate certificate is built on core courses and Thomas Jefferson University faculty members' expertise in microbiology and immunology. The required 15 credits emphasize key areas such as:

Microbiology of Antimicrobial & Antiviral Agents
Clinical Virology
Epidemiology
Management skills courses, clerkship/internship or other selected electives

Curriculum

Learn about the variety of classes and schedule options for earning your Graduate Certificate

Disciplines

College of Life Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Infectious Disease Control 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 Certificate in Infectious Disease Control at Thomas Jefferson University

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for Certificate in Infectious Disease Control 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.

Certificate in Infectious Disease Control at Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University

United States of America, Philadelphia