Application Information
The Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) is a post-graduate program intended for individuals who seek training to pursue research with a clinical emphasis and have or are studying toward an MD, DO, DMD or PhD degree. The program is also open to individuals with engineering or business degrees who are involved in health care systems and those with doctoral degrees in clinical areas, such as nursing, physical therapy, and pharmacy.
All application materials (letters of recommendation, transcripts, and English proficiency test scores) must be submitted by the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted. Please be sure to read all the application requirements below and upload all documents to your online application PRIOR to submitting your application.
Requirements
- University of Utah Graduate School Application.
- Select Clinical Investigation MS.
- Under Area of Interest select the appropriate track
- Bench to Bedside (Med into Grad/Track 1)
- Clinician Scientist (Track 2)
- Unofficial transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework.
- Official transcripts will be required upon admission into the program.
- NOTE: Transcripts must be sent from the awarding institution directly to the University of Utah Office of Admissions to be considered official.
- Official transcripts can be mailed to:
- University of Utah, Admissions Office
- 201 South 1460 East, Room 250S
- Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9057
- Official transcripts will be required upon admission into the program.
- Visit the University of Utah Admissions page for information on accepted electronic transcripts.
- International students must submit demonstration of English proficiency. Approved tests and required test scores are set by the Office of Graduate Admission.
- A current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement (refer to Personal Statement tab for additional details)
- Research Statement (refer to Research Statement tab for additional details)
- Two letters of recommendation in support of your application. These should be from two professors/faculty mentors who are familiar with your research and/or academic success.
- Clinician Scientists must also upload a statement agreeing to protected time from their Division Chief.
- The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants. The application fee must be paid to consider your application complete.
- Meet admission requirements as set by the Graduate School at the University of Utah
- Graduate applicants to the University of Utah are students who have completed the equivalent of a U.S. four-year Bachelor’s degree at either a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in their home country.
- At least a 3.0 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA on a 4.0 scale. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, applicants must have received a post-baccalaureate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
- International GPAs are evaluated by the Office of Admission and converted to a 4.0 scale.
- Please highlight your academic preparation and interests, career goals, and motivation to complete the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation Program
- Should be one page, Arial 11-point font
- Please provide a statement of your research accomplishments to date and future research goals.
- Should be one page, Arial 11-point font
- Apply for I-20 Certificate of Eligibility. An I-20 is necessary to apply for an F-1 student visa through a U.S. Consulate abroad or to maintain F-1 student status in the United States. The University of Utah begins processing I-20 Certificates of Eligibility for students after they have been admitted.
- To learn how to apply for the I-20 Certificate of Eligibility, please visit: https://admissions.utah.edu/i-20-information/
- Apply for F-1 Student Visa. Once you have received your I-20, you can apply for your F-1 visa.
- Complete Online Visa Application
- Pay the application fee in the Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) I-901. Note: Only students with a new SEVIS number are required to pay the fee.
- Pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee
- Print the receipt as proof of payment for your visa interview.
- Upload required photo
- Schedule a visa interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate (excluding citizens of Canada and Bermuda). Bring all required documents with you to the interview, including:
- Passport
- Nonimmigrant Visa Application (Form DA-160)
- Application Fee payment receipt - I-20 Certificate of Eligibility
- Additional documents may be required.
- Review instructions on the website of the Embassy or Consulate where you will apply.
- Send an email to msci_admin@lists.utah.edu to let us know you are interested in applying prior to submitting your application. This is especially important for Track 1 (Med into Grad) students who are currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Utah.
Deadlines
| Semester | Deadline |
| Summer | March 31 |
| Fall | June 30 |
Graduate Certificates
Application Information
The Master of Science in Clinical Investigation Program offers three graduate certificates. Each certificate is a 15-credit pathway to training in a focused area of clinical and translational science. These graduate certificates provide faculty and student trainees with the opportunity to select the courses they require to excel in an academic environment in a shorter time frame than the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation degree.
Requirements
- Send an email to msci_admin@lists.utah.edu to let us know which certificate you are pursuing.
- See information on graduate certificates here.
- Complete the departmental application form.
- Send an email to msci_admin@lists.utah.edu to let us know which certificate you are pursuing.
- See information on graduate certificates here.
- Submit the departmental application form.
- Complete the University of Utah online application
- Select “Non-Degree Seeking” in the student type section and indicate that you intend to take Graduate-level courses.
- Complete required sections.
- Arrange for official transcripts to be sent to the University of Utah Office of Admissions.
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
- At least a 3.00 or higher undergraduate/graduate weighted mean GPA.
- International students must have an H visa to be eligible for the certificate program if a graduate program is not indicated. F1 or J1 visas are only acceptable if the student is in a graduate program. Students who hold an F1 or J1 visa and do not have a graduate program are not eligible for certificate programs.
Non-degree seeking applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Applications are due:
- Fall – June 1
- Summer – May 1
- Spring – January 1
COURSES A LA CARTE
Qualified individuals who are not seeking an MSCI degree or Graduate Certificate may register for MSCI program courses (MDCRC course listings) with the permission of the course instructor and MSCI Program Manager. Non-degree seeking students may include University of Utah faculty, fellows, staff, and community members. Please visit the General Catalog for MDCRC course offerings.
Requirements
- Send an email to msci_admin@lists.utah.edu to let us know which courses you are interested in enrolling in.
- Complete the University of Utah online application
- Select “Non-Degree Seeking” in the student type section and indicate that you intend to take Graduate-level courses.
- Complete required sections.
- Arrange for official transcripts to be sent to the University of Utah Office of Admissions.
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
- At least a 3.00 or higher undergraduate/graduate weighted mean GPA.
- International students must have an H visa to be eligible for the certificate program if a graduate program is not indicated. F1 or J1 visas are only acceptable if the student is in a graduate program. Students who hold an F1 or J1 visa and do not have a graduate program are not eligible for certificate programs.
Non-degree seeking applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Applications are due:
- Fall – June 1
- Summer – May 1
- Spring – January 1
Tuition
Tuition costs are dependent upon residency and the number of credits enrolled in per semester.
University of Utah tuition information
All students (degree seeking and non-degree seeking) are charged the resident tuition rate during summer semesters, including international students. Tuition rates are subject to change.
University of Utah faculty and staff are eligible for tuition reduction after six months of full-time (.75 FTE or greater) employment at the rate of 50% of the applicable resident or non-resident base tuition rate. Medical Residents and fellows are also eligible for tuition reduction after six months’ employment.
Estimated total cost for MSCI degree (30 credits, Utah resident)
| Tuition & Fees (AY 2024-2025) | With employee tuition reduction |
| $23,385.96 | $15,703.86 |
Estimated total cost for Graduate Certificate (15 credits, Utah resident)
| Tuition & Fees (AY 2024-2025) | With employee tuition reduction |
| $11,692.98 | $7,851.93 |
Estimated total cost for 5 credit hours in one semester (Utah resident)
| Tuition & Fees (AY 2024-2025) | With employee tuition reduction |
| $3,897.66 | $2,617.31 |
Scholarships
The MSCI program offers scholarships to offset tuition for eligible MSCI degree seeking students.
- MSCI Tuition Scholarship Policy (includes tuition scholarship policies, process, and deadlines)
- MSCI Tuition Scholarship Application
Eligible University of Utah employees can also apply for the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) Employee Scholarship.
Contact Us
Kellie E. Brown, MS
Email: kellie.e.brown@hsc.utah.edu