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PhD Degree

    • Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited university or college
    • Minimum GPA of 3.3
    • CV/Resume
    • Personal Statement (For resources check out the University of Utah Writing Center) 
    • Three letters of recommendation
    • College transcripts
    • Fulfillment of prerequisite courses, which are one college-level course in each of the following:
      • Programming language
      • Statistics
      • Basic biology

    December 1 - Initial 

    It is advantageous to submit your application as soon as possible.  Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2024.

    December31st - Final 

    Master's Degree

      • Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited university or college
      • Minimum GPA of 3.0
      • CV/Resume
      • Personal Statement (For resources check out the University of Utah Writing Center) 
      • Three letters of recommendation
      • College transcripts 

      January 15 - Priority 

      February 15 - Final 

      Decisions are typically delivered 6-8 weeks after the respective deadline is met

      Certificate Program

        • Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited university or college
        • Minimum GPA of 3.0
        • CV/Resume
        • Personal Statement (For resources check out the University of Utah Writing Center) 
        • Two recommendation forms
        • College transcripts 

        Fall Semester: June 1 

        to the department and August 1 to the University's Office of Admissions. 

        Spring Semester: October 1 

        to the department and January 1 to the University's Office of Admissions. 

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