Admission Information
Two cohorts of PhD students will be admitted to the University of Utah Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence Doctor of Philosophy program. This program is for graduates with master's degrees who wish to pursue a PhD with an emphasis in gerontology. Individuals with a master's degree in other fields will be considered.
Cohort 2: Fall Semester 2010
Application Deadline: January 15, 2010
Admission to the University of Utah is consistent with policy of the Graduate School. Students must be admitted to both the Graduate School of the university and the College of Nursing. Application to the University Graduate School should be completed preferably two (2) months prior to College of Nursing application deadlines. Follow this link for complete information on the MS - PhD admission process.
Admission to the doctoral program is limited and selective, and applications deadlines are different from the "general" application deadlines of the College. Admission cannot be guaranteed for all individuals meeting criteria for admission.
Follow this link to find answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the application process.
Follow this link for our Application Checklist.
International Applicants
In addition to the requirements listed above, international applicants must complete the following:
- File an International Student Application for Admission obtained from the International Admissions Office, 250 Student Services Building, (801) 581-3091.
- If English is a second language, the applicant must submit evidence of:
- Completion of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a required score of 550 (score of 600 is recommended) or the computerized version (TOEFLC) with a score of 213 or above.
- Completion of a standardized test of spoken English (PAS, TSE, or comparable test).
- Provide evidence of certification by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.
For More Information Contact:
Jan Abramson, MS
jan.abramson@nurs.utah.edu
(801) 587-8390
Melissa Pederson, MEd
melissa.pederson@nurs.utah.edu
PhD Program Manager
Phone: (801) 793-5732
