Applying to the MS in Clinical Investigation

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Program Application Process

1.  Contact us. Send an email to msci_admin@lists.utah.edu, to let us know who you are and that you will be applying. This is especially important for Track 1 (Med into Grad) students who are currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Utah.

2.  Arrange for transcripts. Have your official transcripts from all previously attended institutions sent to the University admissions office. Do this early as delays in receiving transcripts will hold up the University admissions process. Have official transcripts mailed to:

University of Utah, Admissions Office
201 South 1460 East, Room 250S
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9057

3.  Complete the online University of Utah Graduate School Application. 

  • Academic Program 
    • Select Clinical Investigation MS.        
      • Under Area of Interest select the appropriate track
        • Bench to Bedside (Med into Grad/Track 1)
        • Clinician Scientist (Track 2)
        • Global Health Innovation and Technology (Track 3)
  • Academic History
    • Upload unofficial academic transcripts from all previously attended academic institutions. 
  • Additional Materials 
    • Upload the following (as a .doc or .pdf):
      • Statement of Purpose/Personal Statement (one page, Arial 11-point font): Please highlight your academic preparation and interests, career goals, and motivation to complete the program of study.
      • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
      • Research Statement (one page, Arial 11-point font): Please provide a statement of your research accomplishments to date.
      • Clinician Scientists must also upload a statement agreeing to protected time from Division Chief. 
  • Recommendations
    • Provide names and contact information for two individuals who will submit letters of recommendation in support of your application. These should be from professors/faculty mentors who are familiar with your research and/or academic success. 

ADDITIONAL STEPS REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT APPLICANTS

4. Apply for I-20 Certificate of Eligibility. After completing the online graduate student application, international students must also apply for an 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.

5. 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.

6. Register for International Student Orientation. All international students (F-1 or J-1 student Visa) are required to attend International Student Orientation during their first semester at the University of Utah. 

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Summer 2024 applications are due date March 31, 2024.

Fall 2024 applications are due June 30, 2024.

International applicants should submit their applications one month prior to the deadlines above to ensure the required materials are received on time.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

University of Utah tuition information

Tuition costs are dependent upon:

Example: According to the tuition website, a Utah resident registered for 5 credits in one semester will be charged $3,773 during the 2023-2024 school year. Therefore, completing 5 credits per semester over 6 semesters (to reach the required 30 for the MSCI Degree) would be approximately $22,639. With the 50% base tuition reduction for eligible employees, this cost would be dropped to approximately $13,707. 

Tuition rates are subject to change. Everyone is charged the resident tuition rate during the summer semester, including international students.

Scholarships

The MSCI program offers scholarships to offset tuition for eligible students. More information about the MSCI Scholarship can be found here:

Eligible University of Utah employees can also apply for the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) Employee Scholarship.

More information about the MSCI Scholarship can be found here.

 

 

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Kellie E. Brown, MS
Email: kellie.e.brown@hsc.utah.edu