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Graduate applicants to the University of Utah must hold a completed and officially conferred U.S. four-year Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the institutionally-accepted international equivalent.

All prospective graduate students must submit an application to the University of Utah, including those who are currently undergraduate students at the University. Please note that some degrees also require program-specific applications. Please review the department’s page for particular admissions requirements.

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Graduate applicants must meet the application deadlines and academic standards set by their department.

University of Utah Graduate School admissions requirements can be reviewed here .

The University of Utah will evaluate your application only after we receive all required fees and documents, including transcripts and proof of English proficiency for international applicants.

The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants. The application fee must be paid in order to consider your application complete.

Some academic programs may cover the cost (or partial cost) of the application fee. Consult your department’s website to learn more about fee waiver possibilities.

McNair Scholars are eligible to have the application fee waived, but must upload proof of status to the online graduate application.

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Applicants must upload:

A copy of all college-level transcripts to the application

These transcripts will be used as working copies during the admissions evaluation process. You must report and upload an individual, up-to-date transcript for every college you have attended (including courses taken as concurrent enrollment or transferred into another university).

To provide a clear picture of your academic history, a complete record of your student credentials must be present within your application. Applications are checked against National Student Clearinghouse which provides a record for each institution that reports a student has attended their institution. The evaluation team reaches out to students by email for missing materials. Please note that missing materials can cause further delay in processing your application and it cannot move forward until what is requested is received.

In order to be evaluated, a transcript must include:

• The student’s name
• The name of the institution
• Any degrees that have been conferred along with the date (if not posted on the transcript, upload a copy of your diploma or degree certificate)
• A copy of both the original transcript and an English-language translation if the transcript is in a different language

Any additional documents required by the academic department/program

Questions about program specific admissions requirements (e.g., statements of purpose, letters of recommendation) can be answered by the department to which you are applying.

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Learn more about who needs to submit proof of English proficiency here . For additional information and resources for international graduate applicants, please review this page .

Please do not send official transcripts via email or fax, as they will not be accepted as official. While student-provided transcripts are used during the admissions process, admitted students will be required to submit official transcripts sent directly from their previous institutions to the University of Utah.

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• Once academic departments/programs complete the Department Referral form, the University Office of Admissions will do a final review of all applicants to determine if they meet the Graduate School admissions requirements.
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If you fail to register for a term (excluding summer term) and do not file for a leave of absence, you are immediately made ineligible to register for future terms.

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Credits earned by non-degree seeking students may or may not apply to a graduate degree program. Please check with an academic advisor before enrolling.

Only fifteen semester hours of non-matriculated credit, taken no more than three years prior to approval at the University of Utah, can be applied toward a graduate degree.

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Find the requirements and process for applying to be a non-degree seeking student at the U here .

Department of Educational Leadership and Policy College of Education

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Application Deadline: 12/01/2024

Program Information

Students can specialize in either K12 or Higher Education. Coursework includes topics in educational leadership, organizations, educational policy, or critical studies in education.

Independent research in an area chosen by the student will be the basis of the final dissertation. Assistantships are available to full-time students (20 hours a week and receive a stipend along with a full tuition waiver.)

For most studies, the following information should be explained in separate sections of your proposal document:

Problem Statement and Research Questions

What is the problem to be investigated? In other words, what is the purpose of the study? What are the specific research questions the study will seek to answer?

Conceptual Framework & Related Literature

What theories, concepts, and research provide the best framework to explain or study the problem? Offer conceptual definitions of study variables where appropriate.

Significance

Why is the problem important? How will the proposed study fill an important need for knowledge or chart a new area for investigation?

Include methodological considerations such as:

(A) sample or data sources (B) data collection procedures (C) instrumentation or measurement tools and issues, including operational definitions of variables where appropriate (D) study design (including checks on possible bias or threats to study validity) (E) data analysis

Assumptions and Limitations 

What are the assumptions and expected limitations of the study?

Implications

What might be the implications of this study for future scholarship and educational practice?

How have your doctoral course work, assistantship and/or internship, and previous experience prepared you to do this scholarly work?

What is the expected timeline for completing your study?

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Application Fee

For domestic applicants the application fee is $55, for international applicants, the fee is $65. You can pay your fee online through the Slate application system.

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All applicants should upload an unofficial copy of their academic transcripts in the online application. Current students or graduates of the University of Utah will not be required to submit their U of U transcripts. If you are admitted to our program, you will be required to provide an official copy of your transcripts, sent directly from your previous school to the address below:

The University of Utah 201 S 1460 E Room 250 S SSB Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Under the Program Information section on the application, first choose your program of interest, Educational Leadership & Policy PhD. Then choose your area of emphasis – either Higher Education or K12.

A Master's Degree is required with a minimum 3.0 GPA (or enrollment in joint MPA/PhD program).

Please upload the following under the appropriate sections on the Slate application:

-RESUME  that includes professional and leadership experience.

-STATEMENT OF INTENT AND RESEARCH INTEREST ( 1000 words or less )

Describe the following:

• Your educational journey to this point and your career aspirations upon completing a PhD • How you see the ELP PhD program fitting into your academic and professional trajectory • Concise statement of your research interests • Which ELP faculty member(s) best match your research interests and why

ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

Select and answer one of the following essay topics:

Topic A : Education has long been viewed as the "great equalizer" through which individuals and groups that have traditionally been marginalized in the broader society can attain greater economic and social equity. However, evidence suggests that education has fallen short of this goal, particularly in relation to historically marginalized students in educational settings (e.g., students of color, students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, immigrant students, LGBT students, and students living with disabilities).

In the face of enduring challenges to provide all students with high-quality learning opportunities in higher education, what role, in your opinion, does educational leadership and/or policy play in creating more socially just educational environments?

Topic B: It is often believed that education is beneficial to both individuals and society. Describe some of the major individual and societal benefits of education. Is it possible that educational attainment is differentially beneficial for particular groups in the population (e.g., racial, social, sexual identity, gender, ability, etc...)? Discuss the idea of education as a public versus private good. What role do educational leaders and policymakers play in ensuring that the benefits of education are equitable for all? Please limit your response to 1000 words or less.

Letters of Recommendation -- Three recommendations are required as part of the application process. These should be written by those who can speak to your leadership and academic ability and potential. We HIGHLY recommend that at least one letter be written by a faculty from whom you have previously taken a class. This can be done through the Slate application website.

All application materials are provided on or prior to the application deadline of December 1. Applications that are incomplete at the deadline will not be considered.

If you have questions or concerns at any time please contact our Graduate Student Coordinator, Lenora Monge, lenora.monge @utah.edu .

Degrees are awarded when students have completed t he Graduate School Thesis Editor's  requirements for release to the Registrar.

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The University of Utah College of Pharmacy is part of the University of Utah Health Sciences Center, with state-of-the-art classroom, research and library facilities available to students pursuing graduate education. The Department of Pharmacotherapy has a long, rich history in the provision of high quality post-graduate training for pharmacy practitioners and outcomes researchers. Students in the Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacotherapy Outcomes Research Program are highly motivated with backgrounds in a pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, health economics, or other healthcare field.

Students graduate with core competencies in health economics, epidemiology, research design, and statistics. They are also prepared to be independent outcomes researchers trained to generate evidence to support health policy decisions regarding pharmaceuticals and related technologies. Graduates of our program currently apply these sills in a broad range of career settings including the pharmaceutical industry, academia, institutional pharmacy, community pharmacy, and managed care organizations.

We require a statement of purpose, CV, transcripts, score reports (GRE for US applicants and GRE and TOEFL for International applicants) and three letters of recommendation from all applicants.

PhD in Pharmacotherapy Outcomes Research

Our PhD in Outcomes Research program offers students a unique opportunity to  study pharmacotherapy outcomes research  in the context of a sophisticated academic health science center. 

Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk, PharmD, PhD

Director, Graduate Program, PhD

Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry

The Department of Medicinal Chemistry together with the Dean's Office have developed a pathway for students who are interested in simultaneously pursuing a Pharm.D and a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry. This program is intended for students who are interested in a career in basic or clinical research for the discovery and development of new pharmaceutical therapies. It is constructed to intersperse the core curriculum requirements of the Ph.D. program into the curriculum of the Pharm.D. program, making course substitutions where feasible. In doing this, we minimize curriculum redundancy between the two programs while ensuring that the student is adequately prepared for the demands of both degree programs.

During the joint program pathway, students undertake research in the summers between their P1-P3 years. Students are also expected to use at least one clerkship rotation for research. The program is structured so that students can take their Ph.D. qualification exams during their P5 year and their pharmacy licensure exam at the normal time after completion of the P4 year. Following P4 year, the students engage in full time research to complete the Ph.D. program.

Students who are interested in pursuing this pathway should apply to the Pharm.D. program first. Students are accepted into the Ph.D. program during their P1 year if the student meets the program admissions criteria and there is appropriate research mentoring and support for the student. Interested students should contact the  Director of Graduate Admissions  in the  Department of Medicinal Chemistry  for application procedures and information.

Students enter directly into the Pharm.D./PhD program. Curriculum based on application to the Med Chem program during the P1 year. First class would be summer rotations

International Students . International students are encouraged to apply to either of the Interdepartmental Graduate Programs as appropriate. Students interested in research in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry would then join a Medicinal Chemistry laboratory in their second year.

Graduate Program in Biological Chemistry

Graduate studies in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry are dedicated to research and education at the interface of the chemical and biological sciences.

Mailing Address and Links to Forms

Terri Elder-Hale

Department of Medicinal Chemistry 30 South 2000 East, 307 SKH Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-5820 University of Utah Phone: (801) 581-5581

Ph.D. in Pharmacology & Toxicology

The Graduate Program in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Utah offers training for the Ph.D. degree. Since 1948, more than two hundred individuals have been trained by this program. Our graduate students (see  current graduate students  page) hail from all regions of the country, and enjoy close working relationships with their faculty mentors, rich and diverse research opportunities, and flexible programs of study based on their individual needs and interests. Students gain didactic teaching and public speaking experience by participating in our professional teaching, journal club and seminar programs.

Students generally enter the PhD Program in Pharmacology and Toxicology through the Bioscience PhD Programs of Biological Chemistry or Molecular Biology www.bioscience.utah.edu . or via the Interdepartmental Program in Neuroscience  www.neuroscience.med.utah.edu . 

PhD Program in Pharmacology and Toxicology

For additional information regarding the Graduate Program in Pharmacology and Toxicology, please contact:

Melaney Mckellar, Administrative Manager Phone: 801-213-6440 Email:   [email protected]

Dr. Philip Moos, Director of Graduate Studies Phone:  801-585-5952 Email:  [email protected]

Molecular Pharmaceutics

The Department of Molecular Pharmaceutics offers a Ph.D. degree program through the Graduate School of the University of Utah. The program seeks to prepare graduate students to function independently, competently and technically in a variety of settings including academic, research, administrative, business management, legal, regulatory and investment career tracks.  This goal is accomplished through formal didactic courses, seminars and journal clubs, laboratory research rotations, and dissertation research. Every attempt is made by the faculty to help the student complete the program in a timely fashion. Typically, students graduate within 5 years of entering the program, although the nature of some projects and approaches requires a longer time commitment for full completion of the dissertation work.

PhD Molecular Pharmaceutics

The department of Molecular Pharmaceutics is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive campus community of students from every financial background. 

Hallie McCarthy Graduate Student Coordinator Phone: 801-581-6731

PharmD/PhD Pathway

The Departments of Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Pharmacotherapy together with the Dean's Office, have developed a pathway for students who are interested in simultaneously pursuing a Pharm.D and a Ph.D. This program is intended for students who are interested in a career in basic or clinical research. It is constructed to intersperse the core curriculum requirements of the Ph.D. program into the curriculum of the Pharm.D. program, making course substitutions where feasible. In doing this, we minimize curriculum redundancy between the two programs while ensuring that the student is adequately prepared for the demands of both degree programs.

PHARMD/PHD PATHWAY

Students can explore their enthusiasm for a career in basic or clinical research by enrolling in a supervised, paid research project with a faculty mentor during their P1 summer. At the end of the  P-SURF program , students can decide whether or not to continue working on the same (or related) research project with the same (or different) mentor during their P2 year. At the end of the P2 year, student and advisor can then choose whether or not to transition the project into the student’s required PharmD project in the P3 & P4 years.

James Herron, Ph.D.

Executive Associate Dean, Professional Education

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Welcome to Systems, Industrial, and Management Engineering Programs

The University of Utah is proud to offer a strong portfolio of educational programs led by its strategic efforts to strengthen the regional workforce in Systems Engineering and adjacent disciplines. Current opportunities can be largely grouped into three major categories: Systems Engineering , Industrial Engineering , and Engineering Management (SIME) . A variety of degrees, certificates, and courses are available to train students in these areas. The SIME website focuses on showcasing these educational programs to current and future students. For opportunities in research, more information can be found on the websites of partner academic departments and their associated faculty.

Interested in Systems Engineering?

Engineered products, services, and processes have become exceptionally complex with interactions between humans, software, electrical components, mechanical devices, nature, and a host of other elements. Failing to account for these interactions can cause catastrophic losses of life, property, and money. On account of those risks, Systems Engineering has been established as an interdisciplinary approach that enables the realization of successful systems through the identification of needs, requirements, testing, troubleshooting, integration, verification, validation, and deployment.

In the discipline of Systems Engineering, the U's current offerings include:

• Master of Science in Systems Engineering Degree (on-campus or online)
• Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering (on-campus or online)
• Undergraduate Certificate in Systems Engineering (on-campus)
• Emphasis in Systems Engineering for BS Mechanical Engineering students
• INCOSE ASEP or CSEP equivalancy with SIME 6400 and 6410

Learn More About Systems Engineering

Interested in Engineering Management?

Engineering Management combines management and leadership tools with engineering and technology methods to improve business systems. Engineering managers have the analytical, quantitative, and critical skills to make informed business decisions, and also have the management and leadership skills to successfully implement such decisions in diverse teams.

Current educational opportunities in the Engineering Management discipline at the U include:

• Master  of Engineering Management Degree (on-campus or online)

Learn More About Engineering Management

Interested in Industrial Engineering?

Industrial Engineering focuses on making existing production and service systems and processes more efficient. Efficiency is a broad topic and includes increasing productivity, decreasing cost, increasing profits, improving safety, etc. The field spans numerous topics including ergonomics/human factors, optimization/operations research, simulation, statistics, and engineering economy.

In Industrial Engineering, the U currently offers:

• Master of Science in Occupational Health Degree (on-campus)
• Emphasis in Industrial Engineering for BS Mechanical Engineering students

Learn More About Industrial Engineering

Message from SIME Faculty

The faculty of SIME's primary goal is to offer the best courses and curriculum, if the measure of effectiveness is the weighted combination of knowledge, skills and tools mastered that benefit one's life and career.

The amount of knowledge in SIME disciplines is enormous.  Since the classes only support professional master's degrees, the course and curriculum content are designed to include the most value-added topics in the particular area.

It is our hope that you will advance your knowledge and career by learning about SIME and decide to pursue your education either on-campus or online at the U.

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Professional Science Masters

Professional Science Master’s (PSM) programs combine advanced STEM coursework with essential business skills, creating tomorrow’s workforce in science, technology, and innovation.

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Stem + professional skills, stackable credentials, career oriented approach, application deadlines.

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Virtual Graduate Open House

Monday, April 5th, 2021, 10:00am - 12:00pm MST

Civil & Environmental Engineering offers comprehensive master’s and doctorate degree programs as well as specialized programs in Construction Engineering (non-thesis M.S.) and Nuclear Engineering (non-thesis M.S. and Ph.D.). In addition to traditional pathways, opportunities exist for conducting interdisciplinary research to develop expertise tailored to meet career demands. Flexible graduate degree options include opportunities for both part-time and full-time students.

• Nuclear Threat Reduction
• Structural Health Monitoring
• Sustainable Infrastructure Design
• Technology-Enhanced Construction
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• Water Reuse and Treatment
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Master of Software Development - Virtual Info Session

Thursday, Jan. 21st at 5pm And Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 6pm MST

Whether we’re at work or play, computers and software have become an integral part of everyone’s daily lives. From business and engineering to healthcare, government and entertainment, worldwide industries are increasingly depending on software to get the job done.

To meet that need, the  University of Utah’s School of Computing  is proud to announce Utah’s only master’s program in software development geared specifically for those with no computer science background.

The Master of Software Development (MSD) is a comprehensive and rigorous 16-month program producing capable coders, big data analysts, computer security experts and more for graduates looking to carve out a new career path. It’s also the perfect next step for those who want to enhance their careers by learning software development.

Why the MSD program might be right for you.

• No CS Degree Required
• Expert Faculty
• Valuable Skill for the Digital Era
• New Possibilities / Opportunities

School of Computing Open House Information Session

Tuesday, Dec. 1st * Recording will be available soon *

A pioneer in computer graphics, computer networking, computer architecture and digital media, the School of Computing has expanded during the past 40+ years so that 58 faculty now touch every aspect of modern computing research. We provide a solid foundation enabling students to be viable in this rapidly changing field, and we engage students in a special environment that promotes creativity and depth within a specific research discipline.

• Nationally-ranked program of excellence.
• Noted alumni include Pixar’s Ed Catmull and Adobe’s John Warnock.
• Strong research tied to practice in areas from animation and image analysis to natural language processing, AI, and systems.
• Application to program doubles as fellowship application.
• Many paid research and teaching assistant positions available.
• Almost all Ph.D. students fully funded by the university.
• Tuition benefits also available with paid fellowships and assistantships.

Chemical Engineering Grad Program Info Session

Wednesday, Nov. 18th * Recording will be available soon *

The University of Utah Department of Chemical Engineering offers doctoral and master’s degrees for recently graduated students and working professionals alike. We take pride in our diverse and growing graduate student population that represents all corners of the globe. With more than 25 professors and over $10 million per year in research funding, the University of Utah’s chemical engineering department is among the largest and most successful in the western U.S.

In addition to high-quality research in areas ranging from nanomaterials to oil and gas to multiscale simulation of chemical processes, you will find that our award-winning faculty is devoted to teaching and student development. Our graduate students enjoy the collegiality of our department and the world-class teaching and research facilities. The University of Utah fosters innovation and offers strong support for development of startup companies.

Research Areas:

• Biomedical and Biotechnology
• Energy and Fuels
• Environmental Sustainability
• Materials and Nanotechnology
• Multi-Scale Simulation
• Petroleum Engineering

Electrical & Computer Engineering Virtual Graduate Open House

Thursday, Nov. 19th * Recording will be available soon *

Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate programs offer a number of collaborative, interdisciplinary research opportunities. Our students have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and a network of faculty conducting world-class research in diverse specialties. Research and instruction in the ECE department prepares students for success in some of the most exciting industries or in academia.

• Tripled the number of Ph.D. students enrolled in the last six years.
• In the last 15 years, the number of faculty in the department has more than doubled to 44 members.

The ECE department also offers an online master’s program suitable for working professionals and those living out-of-state by offering them the same rigorous courses that students take on-campus.

Student financial support is available through fellowships, research and teaching assistantships. Eligible students may receive paid tuition.

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At the University of Utah Health, we invest in the next generation of scientific leaders as much as we do in our  cutting-edge research . We have an extraordinary number of outstanding research graduate programs. You can choose from interdepartmental programs in addition to our departmental Ph.D., combined clinical and doctorate, and master's thesis programs.

For more information about doctorate programs for health care practitioners and non-thesis masters programs, go to the  Degree Programs & Contacts  page on the University of Utah Graduate School website.

Masters Programs in the Health Sciences

Biomedical informatics.

A master of science degree in biomedical informatics trains students in applied technical skills and management of health care analytics. Our program is geared toward: clinicians and health care professionals, biologists, and graduates in information technology and data science.

Clinical Investigation

The MS in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) degree program provides classroom and mentored experience in clinical research and innovation, preparing its trainees for careers in academic medicine, the allied health sciences, and global health related fields. 

Genetic Counseling

The graduate program in genetic counseling is a two year master's of science program with full accredidation from the Accreditation Council of Genetic Counseling.

Health and Kinesiology

The master of science thesis track is research concentrated and suggested for those wishing to pursue a doctorate or a line of work that is laboratory or research focused.

Laboratory Medicine & Biomedical Science

Areas for advanced study and research specialization include immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, clinical chemistry, toxicology, microbiology, hematology, hematopathology, immunohematology, and genetics.

Our online master of science program allows students to specialize in distinct areas of health care, expanding their career path and deepening their knowledge.

Occupational Health

The master of science in occupational health (MSOH) degree program is designed to train occupational health professionals for professional practice or transition to further research training. 

Parks, Recreation, & Tourism

At the masters degree level you can specialize in areas involving tourism, commercial recreation, natural resource management, therapeutic recreation, or experiential education.

Public Health

The purpose of the MSPH program is to train public health professionals interested in a career in public health research. 

Recreational Therapy

The master of science in recreational therapy provides an individualized, innovative, and progressive education that enables students to enhance their personal and professional knowledge and skill set while developing into leaders in the recreational therapy profession.

Speech Language Pathology

The master of science (MS) degree in speech-language pathology is an intensive program, normally involving a minimum of five semesters (one year, nine months) of study and full-time clinical practicum training.

Biostatistics

This program provides the student with a good foundation in the basics of applied statistics, the fundamentals of numerous problems in the areas of health, an ability to apply statistical knowledge to health-related data, and more.

PhD Programs in the Health Sciences

Our PhD program provides intensive coursework and research training in biomedical informatics. The primary goal of the program is to train students to be independent researchers when they graduate; many of our PhD graduates go on to academic careers. 

Bioscience Programs

First year umbrella program serving PhD training in:

•  Biochemistry, 
• Biological Sciences, 
• Chemistry, 
• Human Genetics, 
• Medicinal Chemistry, 
• Microbiology & Immunology, 
• Molecular Pharmaceutics, 
• Neurobiology, 
• Nutrition & Integrative Physiology, 
• Oncological Sciences, 
• Pharmacology & Toxicology.

Communications Sciences Disorders

This program requires advanced coursework, independent research, and an in depth understanding of topics in one's area of specialization.

Dual DNP-PhD

This program prepares students for a dual role in research and advanced clinical practice in primary care. 

Research-intensive and trains students interested in conducting translational research that will enhance health, quality of life, and human performance.

MD-PhD Program

Provides an outstanding education for future physician-scientists. Students develop clinical skills and engage in rigorous scientific training. 

Microbiology & Immunology

Our goal is to train students to become innovative and independent researchers with a strong foundation in Immunology and Microbiology that will prepare you for a variety of careers in Biomedical science.

Neuroscience Program

Rigorous training through a combination of coursework, research training, mentoring, and professional development.

PhD in Nursing

Enables students to learn from renowned faculty members, while preparing for a career in research.

Occupational and Environmental Health

The program trains individuals interested in extending their professional occupational health practice through coursework and research.

The program consists of a major in parks, recreation, and tourism; an area of concentration; and a research core that includes dissertation research. 

Pharmacotherapy Outcomes Research

Students graduate with core competencies in health economics, epidemiology, research design, and statistics.

PharmD-PhD Pathway

This program is intended for students who are interested in careers in basic or clinical research. It is constructed to intersperse the core curriculum requirements of the PhD program into the curriculum of the PharmD program.

Population Health Sciences

Leveraging the combined strength of health systems research, epidemiology, and biostatistics, students graduate from the program with the ability to shape and inform data-driven quality health care.

A PhD in public health will allow the public health practitioner to be a primary investigator on population-based studies.

Rehabilitation Science

This program aims to advance the scientific knowledge underlying the clinical practice of rehabilitation through the development of expertise in research, teaching, and professional service. 

Anatomic Pathology

Anatomic pathology is a medical specialty that is concerned with the diagnosis of disease based on the gross, microscopic, and molecular examination of organs, tissues, and cells.

Clinical Pathology

The Division of Clinical Pathology at the University of Utah School of Medicine is one of the largest divisions in the pathology department, under the direction of the Division Head Sherrie Perkins, MD, PhD. The division provides medical oversight of clinical laboratory activities at the University of Utah associated hospitals as well as the ARUP national reference laboratory. The faculty also engage in a broad range of research endeavors. Over 40 clinical and research doctoral faculty provide an integral bridge between clinical care, translational research, and basic science. They play an essential role in the University of Utah and Department of Pathology’s missions to improve patient care and foster research and scholarly activities.

Medical Laboratory Sciences

The Division of Medical Laboratory Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Medical Laboratory Science and a Master of Science degree in Laboratory and Biomedical Science. In the undergraduate program, students gain practical experience in many areas of the clinical laboratory, including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, immunohematology, immunology, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and other sub-specialties.  Students learn to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease by performing complex testing of tissue, blood, urine, and other body fluid samples. The graduate program offers two tracks, one with an emphasis in clinical laboratory science and one with emphasis in biomedical research. Areas for advanced study and research specialization in the graduate program include immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, clinical chemistry, toxicology, microbiology, hematology, hematopathology, immunohematology, and genetics, among others. Graduate students complete advanced coursework and a laboratory-based thesis research project in their selected area of specialization.

Microbiology & Immunology

The Division of Microbiology and Immunology (M&I) in the University of Utah School of Medicine Department of Pathology provides high quality education and research experiences to qualified students seeking a PhD or master's degree in microbiology and immunology.

Pediatric Pathology

The Division of Pediatric Pathology in the University of Utah Department of Pathology is based at Primary Children's Hospital, which is the referral tertiary and quaternary pediatric hospital for the Mountain West.

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University of Utah Health Participates in Groundbreaking Pain Management Research Study

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Kylene Metzger Media Relations Manager, Public Affairs, University of Utah Health Email:  [email protected]

University of Utah Health is proud to announce its participation in the Prehospital Analgesia Intervention Trial (PAIN) , an initiative aimed at revolutionizing pain management for trauma patients treated by paramedics in prehospital care settings. The PAIN trial represents a collaborative effort of nine medical institutions, led by the University of Pittsburgh and supported by the Department of Defense, to address the challenges associated with pain management during emergency medical response.

As part of the trial, University of Utah Health will collaborate with emergency medical services (EMS) personnel to administer fentanyl or ketamine through an IV to patients with traumatic injuries before they arrive at University of Utah Hospital.

“Pain management is a critical aspect of emergency medical care, and this trial has the potential to reshape how we approach analgesia for injured patients in prehospital settings, ultimately enhancing patient comfort and outcomes,” said Grace Youn, senior clinical research coordinator of the PAIN trial at University of Utah Health.

Opioids, like fentanyl, are commonly used to treat severe pain. While fentanyl is widely used for acute pain management, there are associated risks such as a drop in oxygen levels and blood pressure, slowed breathing, and addiction. Ketamine, which is not an opioid, can be used for pain management at a low dose. Research has shown that it has a low incidence of adverse effects, can improve blood pressure, and is not associated with respiratory depression.

The purpose of this trial is to compare fentanyl to ketamine to see if patients experience less pain, side effects, and recover faster with one medication over the other. Providing pain medication to patients with traumatic injuries as soon as possible is essential to reducing suffering and increasing positive outcomes.

“We hope that further research into ketamine will help give an alternative treatment for trauma victims and reduce the need of fentanyl and the effects of PTSD and opioid addiction,” Youn said.

The Pittsburgh-led study will enroll about 1,000 adults from nine health care sites in the LITES Network in the United States, including the University of Utah. When treating a patient for pain during an emergency, it’s not always possible to receive consent before providing pain medication. Patients can opt out in advance if they do not want to participate.

The PAIN trial builds upon University of Utah Health’s longstanding dedication to research excellence and its mission to deliver exceptional patient-centered care. By participating in this potentially transforming initiative, the institution reaffirms its commitment to advancing medical knowledge for individuals in need of emergency medical assistance.

Since this study may affect you or someone you know, we’d like to know what you think about it. We would like to ask you about this research in this online survey .

This research is supported by DoD contract W81XWH-16-D-0024 W81XWH-19-F-0539. Any opinions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Defense.

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University of Utah CFO announces leadership transition

University of Utah Chief Financial Officer Cathy Anderson has announced she plans to step down from the position next summer, following the U’s budget cycle and a national search for her replacement. Anderson will remain at the university as a special advisor to President Taylor Randall. She joined the university’s staff in 2002.

Anderson was named as the inaugural campus-wide CFO in 2019 with responsibility for ensuring efficient and effective use of institutional resources. As chief financial officer, Anderson has worked in close partnership with university presidents and senior vice presidents on the overall university budget and advised on strategies and actions that enable sound financial management and advancement of the entire institution’s mission.

“Cathy has been an exemplary steward of the University of Utah’s finances, guiding us with care and insight,” said Randall. “Throughout her tenure at both U of U Health and on the main campus, Cathy has masterfully navigated the complexities of our financial landscape. Her strategic vision and deep fiduciary expertise have been instrumental in securing the university’s long-term financial stability and growth.”

Anderson’s previous positions at the U have included serving as chief financial officer for main campus, associate vice president for budget and planning, and associate dean for finance and administration in the School of Medicine. She was the chief financial officer for Cimarron Software before joining the U. Anderson has a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from the University of Utah.

The search for a new CFO will be led by Jeff Labrum, the U’s chief operating officer.

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