25 Jul 2008


Penn State Abington has developed graduate partnerships with Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson College of Health Professions, and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine to enable you to complete your bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees without leaving the Philadelphia area.

Bachelor of Science Degree
You will begin your first two years of prerequisite coursework at Penn State Abington and complete your final two years at Thomas Jefferson University. You will be admitted to the Jefferson College of Health Professions for a specialized science degree, such as nursing, bioscience technologies, or radiologic sciences. You will apply at the beginning of your second year at Penn State Abington for admission to Thomas Jefferson University.

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
 You will begin your first two years of prerequisite coursework at Penn State Abington and complete your final three years at Thomas Jefferson University to earn both your bachelor's degree and master's degree in occupational therapy.

Master's Degree in Biotechnology, Cytotechnology, or Medical Technology
You will begin your first three years of prerequisite coursework at Penn State Abington. You will apply at the beginning of your junior year at Abington for admission to Jefferson College of Health Professions. You can earn a bachelor's degree in science from Penn State Abington and a master's degree in biotechnology, cytotechnology, or medical technology from Thomas Jefferson University.

Master's Degree in Clinical Health Psychology
You will begin your first three years of prerequisite coursework at Penn State Abington and complete your final two years at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. You can earn a bachelor's degree in Psychological and Social Sciences from Penn State Abington and a master's degree in Clinical Health Psychology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Doctor of Physical Therapy
To begin study in the competitive 3+3 doctor of physical therapy program, you must apply directly from high school. You will complete your first three years at Penn State Abington and your final three years at Thomas Jefferson University College of Health Professions. You will earn a bachelor's degree in science with the life science option from Penn State Abington and a doctor of physical therapy from Thomas Jefferson University.

Click here to learn more about programs offered by Thomas Jefferson University.